Initial Consultation
Your first consultation will be focused on diagnosing your spinal condition and determining what, if any, surgery is required. This visit takes about 30 minutes and you will be seen by Dr Anil Nair. Dr Anil Nair will obtain a detailed history of your spinal condition, perform a focus physical examination and review films as well as reports of relevant medical imaging. If appropriate, he may refer you for further medical imaging (ie MRI scans) and/or for physical therapy . There is a fee payable on the day for this consultation, some of which you will get back from Medicare. If you are an approved Work Cover Patient, no fee will be payable. You are encouraged to bring a referral from your GP or medical specialist, in order to facilitate the medicare rebate process.
Post operative Follow-up
2 weeks: Dr Nair or GP (country patients)
- This is a clinical review including an assessment of the healing process
- You do not need a new referral
- Please bring all relevant medical imaging
6-8 weeks: Dr Nair
- This is a clinical as well as radiological review
- You will be asked to have X-rays and perhaps a MRI and/or CT scan depending on the individual case
6 months, 1 year, 3 year and every 5 years
- These appointments are for clinical and perhaps radiological review
- You will be asked to have X-rays and perhaps a MRI and/or CT scan depending on the individual case
If you have concerns do the following, “escalating up the ladder” as necessary.
- Contact Dr Nair’s office
- Contact your GP
- Contact the hospital where you had your surgery
- If you had surgery in Norwest Private, you may attend the private emergency department in Norwest Hospital.