Patient Information

Coming to your Appointment

Before your visit we will send you an appointment letter with our contact details, address and an outline of the consultation fee. As our neurosurgeons visit and consult in many locations throughout Queensland, it is very important that you please check the address of your appointment.

On the day of your appointment you will need to bring:

• your referral letter
• any previous and recent x-rays or scans
• your completed health history questionnaire

It is often a good idea to write down any questions you might want to ask your neurosurgeon.

Brisbane Clinical Neuroscience Centre (BCNC) neurosurgeons are happy to see patients from WorkCover or other third party insurers, we do however require written authority from your case manager.

Arranging your Surgery

Undergoing a surgical procedure can be a difficult time, but we are here to help you. Our theatre bookings team will make all the arrangements. You should receive an admission letter which contains details about admission times, fasting, your anaesthetists and a quote for your procedure. The hospital where you are booked in for your surgery will also require you to complete some paperwork.

Mater Private Hospital Brisbane admission booklet

Mater Children’s Private Brisbane admission booklet

To make sure the entire process runs smoothly for you, you will be contacted by several people, including Mater hospital admission team, preadmission clinic and our Brisbane Clinical Neuroscience Centre (BCNC) nurses.

After surgery

Following your discharge from hospital, Brisbane Clinical Neuroscience Centre (BCNC) nurses will telephone you regularly to monitor your recovery. You may be asked to see our BCNC physiotherapist prior to your post-operative appointment with your surgeon.

Out of town?

We will do our best to arrange for a consultation near your home.
For all rural and remote areas, all Brisbane Clinical Neuroscience Centre (BCNC) neurosurgeons provide telehealth consultations. If you do need to travel to Brisbane information about accommodation can be provided.

Medico Legal

Brisbane Clinical Neuroscience Centre (BCNC) is a busy clinical practice with limited capacity to conduct Medico Legal examinations.

If you would like the expert opinion of one of our neurosurgeons please email us on admin@bcnc.com.au to enquire.