Urology

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We provide surgical and medical treatment for people who have problems relating to their urinary tract system, and for problems relating to the male reproductive system.

What we do

Problems can be related to the:

  • kidneys
  • adrenal gland
  • ureter
  • urinary bladder
  • urethra
  • male reproductive organs

We are a multi-disciplinary team and work closely with other areas of the hospital to provide comprehensive care.

How to access this service

Referral from your GP

You need a referral letter from your GP or medical practitioner to access this service. Your doctor will fax your referral letter to us. Once we receive it, we will send you a confirmation letter.

If you need surgery, you will be placed on a surgical waiting list after being seen in clinic. You may also need to attend the Pre-Admission Clinic prior to your surgery.

What to bring

Every time you come

  • Medicare card
  • Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
  • Private health insurance card (if applicable/if you want to use it)
  • Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
  • Previous X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports
  • Medicines you need to take while you are here
  • List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you have bought without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins
  • Glasses, hearing aid(s) and/or walking frame if needed

For a clinic appointment

  • Your appointment letter
  • Any special items listed on your letter
  • TAC or WorkCover claim number (if relevant)

For a day procedure

  • Responsible adult carer to stay with you to hear instructions, help you and take you home
  • Comfortable day clothes, such as a tracksuit

For an overnight (or longer) stay

  • Dressing gown and slippers, or comfortable day clothes and shoes
  • Personal hygiene items, such as shampoo, shaving equipment, toothpaste and deodorant
  • Something to do, like a book to read, a magazine or an iPad or tablet with headphones

What not to bring for an overnight (or longer) stay

  • Your handbag, wallet, purse or large amounts of cash
  • Valuables, such as jewellery or watches

Our clinics

Clinic name Campus Location
Urology Clinic
Tuesdays at The Alfred
The Alfred 99 Commercial Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004
Urology Clinic
Friday fortnightly at The Alfred
The Alfred 99 Commercial Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004
Urology Clinic
Friday fortnightly at Sandringham Hospital
Sandringham Hospital 193 Bluff Rd, Sandringham VIC 3191
Bayside Urology Continence Clinic Caulfield Hospital 260 Kooyong Rd, Caulfield VIC 3162
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