At Hand and Nerve Day Surgery, Dr Fleming manages all hand and wrist conditions requiring orthopaedic specialist assessment and treatment. Prepare for your appointment by reading the information below.
Dr Fleming is available for consultation on Thursdays or Fridays, depending on the week. Hand and Nerve Day Surgery is located at:
Hillcrest Specialist Centre
71 North Street, Rockhampton 4700
Surgical procedures are performed at Ramsay Hillcrest Hospital, where he has admitting and procedural privileges. Dr Fleming also cares for patients from the Mater Urgent Care Centre. On occasion, he may be required to perform emergency surgery on a day that is usually reserved for consultations. If this affects your appointment, you will be contacted as soon as possible and an alternative appointment time offered.
To book your consultation appointment, please complete the appointment request form or call Dr Fleming’s rooms on (07) 4932 1383.
Please aim to arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment time.
A valid referral and Australian Medicare card is required to receive Medicare rebates for your consultation and additional testing where applicable. A referral from your GP lasts for 12 months unless otherwise specified, or for three months from another medical specialist.
It will also be useful to have the following ready for your initial consultation:
First-time consultations are allocated 15-20 minutes, however, please allow for up to half an hour in case of unforeseen circumstances requiring prolonged attention.
If you are having a day procedure with Dr Fleming, specific pre-operative instructions will be provided before your hospital appointment.
Hand and Nerve Day Surgery is a private orthopaedic practice, with consultation and surgery fees aligned with the quality of care provided by Dr Fleming.
Your final gap fee will be determined by:
All fees are payable on the day of your consultation or procedure. Medicare rebates will be applied on the spot; payment is required in full for Workcover or TAC patients, and a receipt provided to support your reimbursement.
Payment is accepted via cash, VISA, Mastercard, and AMEX.
If you need to cancel or change your appointment, please contact Dr Fleming’s rooms at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled appointment time to allow this time slot to be offered to another patient. Failure to give sufficient notice, or non-attendance, may incur a penalty fee.
