Telehealth
Telehealth information for Dr Chia's patients
What is Telehealth?
Telehealth refers to providing medical consultations over the phone or via videoconferencing. This has been an accepted method of providing care to rural and remote areas for many years. Telehealth has become increasingly helpful in providing specialist care to patients since the Covid-19 pandemic whilst they undergo self-isolation or quarantine, and to reduce the risk of exposure to the virus for the community.
What services can be provided by Telehealth?
Telehealth is suitable for all consultations that do not require a physical examination. Limited examinations can be performed via the Telehealth platform.
Dr Chia will take a full history and review all imaging. Any further tests such as CT scans or MRI scans can be arranged. Dr Chia will take the time necessary to discuss your problem and work out a treatment plan.
What if surgery is recommended?
Both emergency (urgent and essential) orthopaedic surgery and elective surgery can be performed as all restrictions that were in place during the pandemic have been lifted.
Emergency cases include:
- Fractures
- Dislocations (unreduced)
- Infections
- Acute major tendon disruptions (such as biceps, pectoralis major)
Elective cases include:
- Arthroplasty (joint replacement)
- Instability surgery
- Rotator cuff surgery
For appointments and enquiries, please phone (02) 8014 4252
Peninsula Orthopaedics
Suite 20, Level 7
Northern Beaches Hospital
105 Frenchs Forest Road
Frenchs Forest NSW 2086
Mona Vale Rooms
Suite 502, 20 Bungan Street
Mona Vale NSW 2103
Cremorne Rooms
Suite 1, 402 Military Road
Cremorne NSW 2090
Northside Orthopaedics
Suite 403, Level 4
San Clinic
Sydney Adventist Hospital
185 Fox Valley Road
Wahroonga NSW 2076
There are limited slots available for online bookings. For more appointment options, such as earlier dates/times or urgent appointments, please contact our rooms directly.
