Research and Teaching Participation
Our practice actively promotes and participates in clinical research. On your patient registration form, consent is requested for your permission to use any valuable de-identified clinical data generated from your condition for medical research. Your participation is appreciated, especially if your condition is cancerous, as it is the only way to promote advances in the fight against cancer.
You may have contact with medical students during hospital admissions, as Dr. Salfinger teaches medical students from the University of Western Australia and University of Notre Dame. Your permission to allow medical students to be present is appreciated.
This is the best way to encourage and develop our next generation of doctors.
If you have any objections to the above, please let our staff know early so we may organise alternative arrangements.
You may have contact with medical students during hospital admissions, as Dr. Salfinger teaches medical students from the University of Western Australia and University of Notre Dame. Your permission to allow medical students to be present is appreciated.
This is the best way to encourage and develop our next generation of doctors.
If you have any objections to the above, please let our staff know early so we may organise alternative arrangements.
Initial Consultation
Dr. Salfinger sees patients for private consultations on Monday afternoons, Thursday mornings and Fridays, in his Consulting Rooms at Suite H203 – St John of God Hospital, Subiaco. Surgeries are performed on Tuesdays or Wednesday mornings or Friday mornings at SJOG Hospital Subiaco. He also operates at Hollywood Private Hospital.
Because Dr. Salfinger Specialises in Gynaecologic Oncology with specific training in the treatment of pre-cancerous and cancerous conditions patients with these conditions will be given preference for earlier appointment times over those with benign conditions.
To make an appointment with Dr. Salfinger: your referral can be sent by post to our address, fax (08) 9388 3798, or email reception@gynae-oncology.com.au for Dr. Salfinger to assess, once this has been assessed then one of our friendly staff members will call you to book an appointment. You can always call our rooms to check on wait times and when we might be able to see you. Your Doctor can also make an online referral.
In urgent cases we encourage your referring doctor to contact Dr. Salfinger directly to discuss your case.
Please bring the below info to the appointment:
If you had been required to have certain tests prior to your appointment, please ensure that these are completed a minimum of 2 days before your appointment with Dr. Salfinger. This will enable him to make appropriate clinical decisions based on the results available. If you are not sure if you have had all the tests that we require then please contact the rooms to see if we require anything else.
If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment, please notify us at least 24 hours prior to your appointment on (08) 9388 3495.
Because Dr. Salfinger Specialises in Gynaecologic Oncology with specific training in the treatment of pre-cancerous and cancerous conditions patients with these conditions will be given preference for earlier appointment times over those with benign conditions.
To make an appointment with Dr. Salfinger: your referral can be sent by post to our address, fax (08) 9388 3798, or email reception@gynae-oncology.com.au for Dr. Salfinger to assess, once this has been assessed then one of our friendly staff members will call you to book an appointment. You can always call our rooms to check on wait times and when we might be able to see you. Your Doctor can also make an online referral.
In urgent cases we encourage your referring doctor to contact Dr. Salfinger directly to discuss your case.
Please bring the below info to the appointment:
- Any radiology or test results that you may have, please bring the films if you have them available
- Any correspondences from other medical practitioners
- Medicare and private health insurance information
If you had been required to have certain tests prior to your appointment, please ensure that these are completed a minimum of 2 days before your appointment with Dr. Salfinger. This will enable him to make appropriate clinical decisions based on the results available. If you are not sure if you have had all the tests that we require then please contact the rooms to see if we require anything else.
If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment, please notify us at least 24 hours prior to your appointment on (08) 9388 3495.
Fees
Full payment of fees is required on the day and can vary depending on any procedures that are carried out. Please feel free to discuss at the time of booking your appointment. A current referral is required at each visit, which will enable you to obtain a Medicare rebate.
All major credit cards accepted and EFTPOS facilities available.
If surgery is required, you will be given an estimate of costs, which will show an estimated out of pocket expense. The surgical fee is required to be paid in full one week prior to your surgery. The initial estimate is an approximate only and costs may vary depending on the final procedures performed in surgery. Our office will provide you with the itemized account after your surgery, which you can then submit to your fund for re-imbursement.
All major credit cards accepted and EFTPOS facilities available.
If surgery is required, you will be given an estimate of costs, which will show an estimated out of pocket expense. The surgical fee is required to be paid in full one week prior to your surgery. The initial estimate is an approximate only and costs may vary depending on the final procedures performed in surgery. Our office will provide you with the itemized account after your surgery, which you can then submit to your fund for re-imbursement.
Post-Surgery Follow Up Consultation
It is important to have a follow-up consultation after your surgery. This will normally be arranged by Aggie, our Nurse at the same time that your operation is initially organised or when she calls you post operatively– and it will usually take place 6-8 weeks after your surgery.
If you have had any tests or biopsies performed during your operation, your pathology results will usually be available on a Friday, within 1.5 weeks after your surgery. Dr. Salfinger or Aggie will call you to inform you of the results, a copy of these and a letter will also be sent to your GP, detailing the results and recommendations for further management and treatment. We are happy to send patients a copy of their pathology results as well.
If you have had any tests or biopsies performed during your operation, your pathology results will usually be available on a Friday, within 1.5 weeks after your surgery. Dr. Salfinger or Aggie will call you to inform you of the results, a copy of these and a letter will also be sent to your GP, detailing the results and recommendations for further management and treatment. We are happy to send patients a copy of their pathology results as well.
Anaesthesia and Pre Operative Assesment
Your anaesthetist will contact you via telephone in the days leading up to your surgery to do a Pre-operative Assessment.
Pre-operative Assessment:
Most patients will be assessed over the telephone and in person on the day of their surgery. If there are specific medical issues, an appointment to see your anaesthetist may be necessary. If you have specific issues you would like to discuss in person with your anaesthetist before your surgery, he is more than happy to arrange a time to see you. The pre-operative assessment will cover a number of areas related to your upcoming surgery and your anaesthetist will discuss specific plans for the type of anaesthesia to be provided as well as the management of your pain relief after your surgery.
Smoking and Alcohol:
It is preferable to stop smoking prior to your operation as this will assist your recovery and potentially decrease complications associated with the surgery. If this is not possible, then please do not smoke on the day of your operation.
Refrain from alcohol for at least 1-2 days prior to your surgery.
Nausea and Vomiting:
Many patients are worried about feeling sick after their operation. All patients will be given medication during their anaesthetic to prevent nausea and vomiting and patients at particularly high risk will have a number of medications and strategies employed to prevent this. Despite this, a small percentage may still feel sick afterwards and this may be difficult to control.
Pre-operative Assessment:
Most patients will be assessed over the telephone and in person on the day of their surgery. If there are specific medical issues, an appointment to see your anaesthetist may be necessary. If you have specific issues you would like to discuss in person with your anaesthetist before your surgery, he is more than happy to arrange a time to see you. The pre-operative assessment will cover a number of areas related to your upcoming surgery and your anaesthetist will discuss specific plans for the type of anaesthesia to be provided as well as the management of your pain relief after your surgery.
Smoking and Alcohol:
It is preferable to stop smoking prior to your operation as this will assist your recovery and potentially decrease complications associated with the surgery. If this is not possible, then please do not smoke on the day of your operation.
Refrain from alcohol for at least 1-2 days prior to your surgery.
Nausea and Vomiting:
Many patients are worried about feeling sick after their operation. All patients will be given medication during their anaesthetic to prevent nausea and vomiting and patients at particularly high risk will have a number of medications and strategies employed to prevent this. Despite this, a small percentage may still feel sick afterwards and this may be difficult to control.