Dr Atul Ingle

Your First Appointment

Thank you for choosing us as your care provider.

On the day of your appointment, please arrive 10-minutes early to ensure we have enough time to prepare any outstanding paperwork.

We are mindful that your time is valuable and would like to avoid keeping you waiting.  However, occasionally a patient may present that requires a little extra time spent on them, which may cause unforeseeable scheduling delays beyond our control. Where possible, we will advise you if we are running late. We apologise in advance if you are kept waiting.

During your first appointment, a thorough medical and diagnostic work-up may be required.  If you have completed any tests (blood test results, MRI within 6-months, X-Ray, CT scan, etc), please email these to our administration team prior to your appointment date so that Dr Ingle can thoroughly review them prior to your appointment.

  • A current referral from your GP or Specialist
  • Medicare, DVA and Pension cards
  • Your Private Health Insurance details
  • Any tests or scans, including blood tests, ultrasounds, X-rays, MRIs or CTs you have had done
  • A list of all medications you are on (including prescription, vitamins, supplement or herbal medicines)
  • Any relevant correspondence from other specialists who may be involved in your care
  • List of any known allergies
  • Glasses (if you wear them)
  • A list of any questions you may wish to ask so you don’t forget on the day

 

You are welcome to bring a support person to your appointment if you wish to do so.

If the condition relates to a Workers Compensation claim, please bring your claim number, approval letter for appointment, insurer details, name and contact details of your case manager.

  • We are a private clinic and charge private-practices fees.
  • Full payment is required on the day of your appointment for a visit in person. We then send the claim to Medicare on your behalf and you will receive the Medicare rebate directly into your nominated bank account, usually within 2 working days.
  • Full upfront payment in advance is required for all Telehealth consultations. You may wish to pay at the time of booking, or we will contact you a week before your appointment to arrange.
  • Private health insurance does not cover consultation costs unless you are an inpatient in the hospital.
If you need to cancel an appointment, please telephone our clinic during business hours and allow at least 24 – 48 hours’ notice so that we can offer your appointment time to other patients that are eagerly waiting for a consultation. Same-day cancellations may attract a cancellation fee, which would need to be paid before further consultations are offered.
If you undergo surgery, the necessary post-operative appointments will be scheduled. These are important appointments to monitor your recovery progress and avoid complications.

Dr Atul Ingle is a Specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon based in Townsville.

He has 20+ years of experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery and holds two Master of Surgery Degrees. He is the Head of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department at Townsville University Hospital.

If you have a question about a condition or treatment, or would like to book an appointment, please contact us and one of our friendly staff members will happily assist you.

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Dr Atul Ingle

(07) 4413 7118

47 Fulham Road
Pimlico, QLD, 4812

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