For referrers
To refer your patient, send a GP or optometrist referral letter to our specialist ophthalmologists.
We triage each referral by presenting condition, contact your patient directly to arrange the appointment, and report back to you after each consultation.
Referrals can be conveniently sent by fax , email or fill up form online and with a dedicated phone line also available for urgent cases as detailed below.
Our team includes experienced subspecialists covering cataract, glaucoma, medical and surgical retina, alongside general ophthalmology, as outlined in the routing guide.
To ensure we can triage your patient accurately and efficiently, please include comprehensive clinical details as set out in the section below.
For urgent presentations involving any of the listed red flags, please contact our clinic directly by phone rather than sending a standard referral letter.
You can send a referral by fax, email, fill up form online or by phone, and we accept standard GP and optometrist referral letters in every format.
A downloadable referral form is available to streamline the clinical detail we need.
The right subspecialist is matched to each presentation so we can book your patient with the most appropriate surgeon. The guide below maps common presentations to our team.
| Condition | Surgeon |
|---|---|
| Cataract | SurgeonDr Gagan Khannah |
| Glaucoma and MIGS | SurgeonDr Rajiv Shah |
| Medical retina (AMD, diabetic eye disease, vein occlusion) | SurgeonDr Dov Hersh |
| Medical retina (AMD, diabetic eye disease, retinal vein occlusion and intravitreal injections) | SurgeonDr Andrew Kaines |
| Medical and surgical retina, including vitreoretinal surgery | SurgeonDr Mark Gorbatov |
| General ophthalmology | SurgeonAll our surgeons |
All enquiries: (02) 9874 5947
If you are unsure which surgeon best suits a presentation, please phone our rooms and our staff will direct the referral. Each surgeon's individual page sets out their full subspecialty interests and background.
Urgent presentations warrant urgent specialist contact rather than a routine letter. For the red flags below, please telephone our rooms directly on (02) 9874 5947 so we can arrange same-day or next-day assessment.
Other presentations are semi-urgent rather than emergencies. These include new floaters or flashes without a field defect, raised intraocular pressure without acute symptoms, rapidly progressing visual field loss, or a rapidly enlarging eyelid lesion. Please note the urgency in your letter so we can prioritise triage accordingly.
A detailed referral letter lets us triage accurately and prepare for your patient's first consultation. Please include the following where available.
Nominate a surgeon by subspecialty if you have one in mind, or leave the triage to our staff. The fuller the picture, the better we can tailor the first appointment.
You remain informed throughout your patient's episode of care. We send a clinic letter to the referring practitioner after each consultation, documenting our assessment, management plan and any recommended follow-up. Where clinical handover is needed, we will speak with you directly, and our staff can provide fee information at scheduling so you can advise your patient ahead of the visit.
All consultations are held at our rooms at 22 East Parade, Eastwood NSW 2122. Epping Surgery Centre is our main day-surgery venue. Depending on the surgeon and procedure, operations may also take place at Sydney Eye Hospital, Macquarie University Hospital or Chatswood Private Hospital.
See full address and parking detail on our locations page, or contact our rooms with any referral query.
These pages cover the practical detail behind a referral, from how to reach our rooms through to what your patient can expect on the day.
Our phone, fax and email in one place, plus an enquiry form for any question about a referral.
AboutWhere we consult at 22 East Parade, how your patient gets here and where they can park.
Patient infoThe questions patients ask us most often, useful when you are explaining what happens after the referral.
Send your referral by email, fax or secure message, or phone our rooms to discuss an urgent presentation. Our staff will triage the referral and contact your patient directly to arrange the appointment.
All consultations at Eastwood Eye Surgery are with specialist ophthalmologists.
