Question 1

What are your business hours?

Accepted Answer

Our practice hours are from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.

Question 2

What is your contact phone number?

Accepted Answer

(02) 4229 9116

Question 3

What is your practice location?

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Practice Location    54 Princes Hwy West Wollongong NSW 2500   Current Appointments   Wollongong Hospital
Loftus St (main entrance)
Wollongong 2521 02 4222 5000   Shellharbour Hospital 15-17 Madigan Boulevarde Mt Warrigal 2528 02 4295 2500

Question 4

Who do I call for appointments?

Accepted Answer

For all appointments and enquiries, please contact us on (02) 4229 9116.

Our practice hours are from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday (excepting public holidays). Or request an appointment here

Question 5

Where do I park for appointments?

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Free parking is available onsite via the practice driveway off London Drive.

Question 6

What if I need to cancel an appointment?

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Telephone the office during business hours and allow at least 1 days’ notice so that we can offer your appointment time to patients on our waiting list.

Question 7

What should I bring with me when I come for an appointment?

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When you come for your appointment remember to bring the following:   Driver’s License or a valid ID Insurance information Referral Letter (if required) Reports, X-Rays, MRI’s, CT scans and any other relevant medical information List of medications (if any)

Question 8

Does Dr Bhimani usually run on time?

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We recognise that your time is valuable, and we make every effort to run on time. Occasionally emergencies or patients require a little more time, and these cause scheduling delays beyond our control. We apologise if we keep you waiting.

Question 9

Does Dr Bhimani see public and private patients?

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Yes, Dr Bhimani sees both private and public patients.

Question 10

What are Dr Bhimani's fees?

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The following is a guide to the fees charged by Dr Aziz Bhimani.   Please do not hesitate to contact our staff on 02 4229 9116 if you require further information or assistance. ​ Consultation Fees ​ Each consultation attracts a fee which is reimbursed in part from Medicare. The consultation fee will be advised to you at the time of booking your appointment. ​ Operation Fees ​ If you require a surgical procedure a detailed itemised quote of Dr Bhimani & his surgical team’s fees will be provided up front as well as an estimate of out-of-pocket expenses.   You will meet with your anaesthetist before your operation so that you can obtain an estimate of his/her fees also. ​ Procedures vary in complexity, difficulty and duration and these are all factors that determine out-of- pocket expenses. Please check with your Private Health Insurer regarding whether an excess is payable to the hospital under your level of cover. ​ Pensioners ​ Dr Bhimani is a no-gap surgeon for pensioners.  ​ Worker Compensation​ ​ If you have your claim number, your consultation and operation fees will be charged directly to your workers compensation insurer with no personal charge to you.   Veteran's Affairs (DVA)   If you have a valid DVA number, your consultation and operation fees will be charged directly to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs with no personal charge to you.

Question 11

Should I make an appointment?

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Do you have pain in your knees, hip or groin? Is the pain restricting your daily activities? Is the pain not relieved on taking medications? Do you have swollen knee? Do you limp while walking? Does pain makes you stop when you walk more than a few blocks? Are you having pain when lying or sitting down? Are you getting pain for about 3 to 4 days per week? Do your knees hurt when climbing or descending stairs? Do you feel pain when walking for long time? Does pain disturbs your sleep? Do you find difficult to put your socks and shoes? Do you have a sensation of instability or the knee is going to give out when you are physically active? Do you need crutches, cranes or walkers to help you while walking? Do you have tightness or limited range of hip motion? If your answer is yes to the any of these questions, you might be suffering from arthritis - a degenerative joint disease, and you should contact us to arrange a consultation.

Question 12

What if I need imaging?

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During your initial consultation Dr Bhimani may write you a referral letter for additional imaging. Please ask at the time of your image referral letter for an image centre which is located near you.

Question 13

What can I do if am happy with the service I have received?

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If you like the service we provide please spread the word! Like Us on Facebook or take a minute to provide an online review for Dr Bhimani via Google Reviews, Rate MD or Doctoralia.

Question 14

Am I likely to require surgery?

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Surgery is the right decision when patients have tried non-surgical options first but are still not coping. Dr Bhimani encourages patients to make the decision to have surgery based on how their condition is upsetting their quality of life, their level of pain and their loss of normal function. As a dedicated orthopedic surgeon Dr Bhimani always make sure his patients fully understand their condition, the treatment options available to them, as well as any risks or potential complications of a particular treatment. However it is crucial that patients understand that the decision to have any kind of orthopedic surgery is always theirs to make. Once Dr Bhimani understands your diagnosis, you can both plan and agree on a sensible and holistic approach to treatment and rehabilitation for your best long-term results. If you decide that surgery is necessary, then not only is our objective to reduce your pain and increase your mobility, but to also facilitate the earliest possible return to normal activity post-surgery. To accomplish these objectives for patients Dr Bhimani is extremely dedicated to ensuring he is at the forefront of developments in hip and knee surgery to provide patients with the best possible orthopaedic care.

Question 15

Will physical therapy be required after surgery?

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Getting a full range of motion, strength and flexibility back after surgery usually takes time. That’s where pre-operative exercise and education and post-operative physical therapy programs help to ensure you're physically and emotionally prepared for surgery and to maximise your recovery after surgery. Dr Bhimani will choose the least invasive surgical procedure suited to your condition to minimise your recovery period. Dr Bhimani will ensure you understand what procedure you are having, how to prepare for surgery and what recovery program you need to follow. Physiotherapy is an essential part of this education, preparation and recovery process and will help you obtain a better surgical outcome.

Dr. Aziz Bhimani

Frequently Asked Questions

Categories

General

Acute Knee Clinic

Non-surgical treatment

Preparing For Surgery

Anaesthesia

Post-operative CARE

Joint Replacement Surgery

Arthroscopic Surgery

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries

Arthritis

Osteoarthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis