Bone & Soft Tissue Service Referrals


Bone & Soft Tissue Service Referrals - Peter Mac Cancer Centre

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General Information for GP's & Specialists: Referring your patient



This clinic operates on a Wednesday morning.

Referral Requirements


All patients must be referred to an individual clinician or head of the service. If you are unsure of the appropriate clinician - your patient will be placed with the correct consultant once the referral is received.

A completed signed referral form including current medication list
All relevant diagnostic imaging CD’s and reports
Histopathology Reports
Please advise if your patient requires accommodation

Send referral and any results or reports by:

  • fax to (03) 9656 3743, or
  • mail, well in advance, to ensure a timely arrival to:
Patient Registration
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Locked Bag 1, A’ Beckett Street, Victoria 8006


The urgency and clinic allocation are determined by referral content. Many clinics have all referrals read by Medical Consultants and/or Nurse Coordinators. If you are concerned with the appointment time allocated to your patient, please phone the New Patient Registration Clerk 9656 1311 or page the Nurse Coordinator on 9656 1111 pg 7323.



Bone & Soft Tissue Service Consultants


Chair of Service:
Professor Peter Choong

Deputy Chair:
A/Professor Samuel Ngan

Surgical Oncologist:
Professor Peter Choong
Mr Gerard Powell

Radiation Oncologist:
A/Professor Sam Ngan
Dr Sarat Chander
Dr Julie Chu

Medical Oncologists:
A/Professor Guy Toner [ON SABBATICAL UNTIL SEPT 09]
A/Professor David Thomas
Dr Jayesh Desai
Dr Ken Khamly
Dr Lisa Orme

Clinical Nurse Coordinator:
Ms Marianne Griffin
Esther Yeoman