Patient information
Your appointment at Victorian Orthopaedic Spine Service.
Every patient journey is different. Your treatment plan will be tailored to your individual condition, symptoms and goals.
Our care pathway
A treatment plan built around you.
Depending on your diagnosis, treatment may include physiotherapy, pain management or other non-surgical options. For some patients, surgery may be the most appropriate treatment based on their condition. Dr David Edis will discuss the options available to you and recommend the approach that best suits your needs.
If surgery is recommended, you will receive clear information about the expected benefits, potential risks, recovery and costs, giving you the confidence to make an informed decision about your care.
Three steps
What to expect.
Booking your appointment
A referral from your GP or another medical specialist is required to book an appointment. Once we receive your referral, our reception team will be in touch to arrange your consultation and guide you through the next steps.
Your treatment plan
During your consultation, Dr Edis will thoroughly assess your history, symptoms and the findings of any previous scans, imaging or test results. If further investigations are required to confirm your diagnosis, these will be discussed with you.
Consultation fees
Appointment fees will be advised at the time of booking. We are a private billing clinic and request that all consultation fees are paid on the day of your appointment.
Before you come in
What to bring to your appointment.
- Referral letter from your GP or specialist
- List of current medications
- Private health insurance details, DVA, healthcare card or pension card
- Workcover or TAC claim number
- All relevant imaging (X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound) and radiologist reports
- Relevant blood tests
- Relevant correspondence from other healthcare professionals
If you do not have a copy of your imaging, please contact us beforehand so we can make sure your images can be accessed electronically. It is best to bring everything relevant to your current problem — older X-rays and scans can be invaluable in understanding how your condition has progressed.
Keep in mind that you will likely need a physical examination during your assessment, so please wear appropriate clothing.
Workcover and TAC
Workcover and TAC patients are welcome.
We welcome Workcover and TAC patients at our clinic. Please bring your claim number and case manager details where applicable. Patients are required to settle payment of their appointment fees at the time of consultation, with a receipt issued so you can seek reimbursement from Workcover or TAC.
Living with back, neck or joint pain?
Dr David Edis and the team at Victorian Orthopaedic Spine Service will assess your symptoms, explain your diagnosis and recommend the treatment that best suits you.
Get in touch
Contact our rooms.
Our reception team will help you arrange a consultation, answer questions about your referral and let you know what to bring on the day.
Reception hours: Monday to Thursday 9am–4.30pm, Friday 9am–2pm
Response time: within 1–2 business days
Preparing for your appointment →
Referrals
A current GP or specialist referral is required.
Request a consultation
Send us your details and our reception team will be in touch. We aim to reply within 1–2 business days. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.
All information is general in nature. Patients should consider their own personal circumstances and seek a second opinion. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks.