Yes. A referral from your GP or medical specialist is required to see Mr Patten. This allows you to be eligible for a Medicare rebate on your consultation.

‍ Please send us your referral or ask your referring doctor to send it on your behalf. All referrals are triaged by Mr Patten.

‍ Once your referral has been reviewed, our staff will contact you to arrange an appointment.

‍ Phone: 03 9516 2390

‍ Email: reception@sampatten.com.au

‍ Fax: 03 9516 2394

‍ Please bring the following:

• ‍ Your referral letter

• A completed patient registration form (provided or available for download)

• An up-to-date list of medications

• Any relevant imaging or test results (x-ray, MRI, CT, bone scan, blood tests, etc.)

• Any previous reports or letters related to your condition.

‍ It can also be helpful to:‍ ‍

• bring a family member or friend for support

• prepare a list of questions to make the most of your consultation.

Our address is:

Suite 8.1, Level 8, Danks Wing
Epworth Hospital
89 Bridge Road
Richmond VIC 3121

Directions:

• From the main entrance (Bridge Road): Walk towards the café and take the lifts on your left to level 8.

• From the Erin Street entrance: Walk towards main reception and take the lifts on your left to level 8.

To view a map of where we are located, please click here.

Limited street parking is available on Erin Street, Bridge Road, and Lennox Street.

Paid underground parking is available via Bridge Road.

Please allow extra time for traffic and parking.

Yes, several options are within walking distance.

• Trams 48 and 75 (stop 15) - 1 minute

• West Richmond Train Station - 5 minutes

• Jolimont Train Station - 10 minutes

• Richmond Train Station - 15 minutes

• Bus 246 Elsternwick/Clifton Hill Bus (stops at corner of Hoddle Street and Bridge Road) - 5 minutes

For more details visit Public Transport Victoria.

Yes, payment is required on the day of your appointment.

• We accept EFTPOS, Visa and Mastercard

• We do not accept cash, cheque or American Express

With a valid referral, your Medicare rebate can be processed immediately after payment.

WorkCover and TAC patients

• Consultation fees must be paid at the time of attendance and then claimed back from your insurer. Please note that an out-of-pocket will apply.  For more information, please feel free to contact our rooms.

DVA patients

• Accounts are billed directly to DVA, so no payment is required.

For more information about Mr Patten’s consultation fees, please click here.

Yes. Mr Patten is happy to consult with uninsured patients.

However, please note:

• all surgery is performed in the private system only

• if surgery is recommended, full quotes for self-funded treatment will be provided.

If you prefer public hospital care, your GP can refer you to a public orthopaedic clinic.

Yes. Mr Patten is happy to provide second opinions.

It is important you feel confident and well-informed when considering treatment, especially surgery.

• Initial consultation (standard): $280.00

• Initial consultation (second opinion or complex condition): $350.00

• Review consultation: $165.00

With a valid referral from your doctor, these fees attract a Medicare rebate, which we can process electronically on your behalf at the time of payment.

If you are an existing patient and have not seen Mr Patten for two years or more, your next appointment will be charged as an initial consultation. This allows sufficient time for a comprehensive reassessment.

The higher fee for second opinions and complex conditions reflects the additional time required to review detailed medical history, documentation, and imaging.

For more information about consultation and surgery fees, please click here.

All procedures are performed at Epworth Hospital in Richmond.

‍Our team will guide you through every step of the process and provide detailed written information.

This includes:

• preoperative preparation

• admission instructions

• guidance for the day of surgery.

We encourage you to read all materials carefully to ensure a smooth experience.

You can read more information about what to do before your admission as well as on the day of your admission.

For more information, please see Epworth Hospital’s admission information.

Rehabilitation requirements vary depending on:

• the type of surgery

• your general health and fitness

• your home support and living situation.

If required, rehabilitation (inpatient or outpatient) will be arranged by the hospital team during your admission.