Groin hernia referral pathways
Groin hernias can significantly affect comfort, work and sport, and some hernias require timely repair. We support two streamlined pathways for assessment and treatment planning.
Rapid pathway (often days)
Dr Lindsay Watson can often see patients within days
Phone: 07 3325 5775
He is a General Practitioner with special training and expensive experience assessing patients with hernias
NO referral is required
Where appropriate, surgery can be arranged with A/Prof McGregor ASAP
See Contact for Albany Creek map/location.
Surgical Consultation
(typically 4–6 weeks)
A/Prof Hugh McGregor is a Specialist General Surgeon
Usual consultation timing is 4–6 weeks depending on demand
Phone: 07 3910 5150
Consulting: North Lakes (see Contact for map/location).
What to bring / what helps
- Any prior imaging reports (ultrasound/CT/MRI)
- Previous operation reports (if you have them)
- List of medications and allergies
- Key symptoms: when it appears, reducible or not, pain triggers