To Make an Appointment

Please call Ros or Carolyn on 02 9477 7607.

Referral

You will need a referral from your GP to see Dr De Silva.

Your First Appointment

Dr De Silva will ask you about several things, to get a proper idea of your condition:

• Your medical history
• What is bothering you, and for how long
• Any medications you are taking
• Any test results or examinations
• Any previous operations you have had

She will also take a close look at you, which may include:

• Examining the pulses in your legs or arms
• Examining the carotid arteries in your neck
• Examining your abdomen
• Examining your feet

After the examination, Dr De Silva will explain the situation and discuss the options. Sometimes you may need some further tests to find more information.

When your appointment is finished you will be asked to pay your account. We will give you a Medicare receipt for you to claim back.

Questions

We understand that sometimes there is simply too much information to take in at once, If you find that you have more questions after the appointment, please call us and we will happily answer them.

Pain or Worrying Symptoms

If you feel bad pain or any other worrying symptoms at any time, please call us straight away. Do not suffer pains or worries alone – we will be able to tell you if it is serious and what to do.

If you develop any of the following symptoms of stroke, you should call an ambulance immediately:

• Sudden weakness or numbness of one side of the body, affecting the leg, arm or face
• Sudden difficulties with speech
• Sudden loss of vision in one eye