Information for Referring Doctors
Referral information for medical practitioners. Dr Brooker accepts referrals for orthopaedic consultation and surgical management.
How to refer
Dr Brooker accepts referrals of orthopaedic conditions for all patients living in Gippsland.
Dr Brooker sees patients with private hospital insurance in Traralgon at Latrobe Regional Health, 148 Princes Highway. To refer a patient who has private hospital insurance:
- For urgent referrals call: 0483 186 549
- Otherwise email a referral to: referrals@latrobeorthopaedics.com
- Or fax to: 02 7235 8918
Patients who live in the Baw Baw and South Gippsland shires are generally seen at Yarragon; for these patients please send referrals via:
- Email to: referrals@latrobeorthopaedics.com
- Or fax: 02 7235 8918
Dr Brooker sees public patients from Latrobe City through to East Gippsland at Latrobe Regional Health, 148 Princes Highway Traralgon.
- Please send referrals via email: orthopaedic.suites@lrh.com.au
- Or call 5173 8111 option 5.
Please include in all referrals:
- Patient demographics and contact details
- Clinical history and examination findings
- Previous treatments attempted
- Any relevant imaging results
- Insurance details (Medicare, DVA, WorkCover, or TAC numbers when applicable)
Patient Information
Relevant Medical History
Diagnosis and Reason for Referral
Imaging and Reports
Other Health Professionals Involved
Service area and locations
Fees & Coverage
New patient consultation
$250
Review appointments
$110
Surgery
No gap for most procedures
Public patients
Treated through Latrobe Regional Hospital and West Gippsland Hospital
Private Patients
Treated at Maryvale Private Hospital
DVA, WorkCover, and TAC
All accepted
Communication
Emergency Care
For acute injuries or fractures, please direct patients to their local emergency department. Dr Brooker is on call at Latrobe Regional Hospital once weekly and occasional weekends for urgent orthopaedic cases.