FAQs

If you are referred to see a neurosurgeon, you will see either Dr Anderson or Dr Guazzo at their rooms in Townsville. Infrequently, your GP and neurosurgeon may suggest it is necessary for you to be admitted to The Mater Hospital Pimlico in Townsville. Dr Guazzo or Dr Anderson will visit and plan your care and treatment, which may include immediate surgery or further investigations. No procedure or surgery is carried out at the doctor’s rooms.

Your neurosurgeon, in consultation with other specialists may refer you for further investigations such as scans (MRI /CT/x-rays) blood tests or consultations with other medical specialists.

All operations take place at The Mater Hospital Pimlico in Townsville. This is located in Fulham Road Townsville.

Your operation cannot proceed unless your signed consent form is sighted before your procedure.

Bring a bag with your day to day needs. The hospital has a list written in the Mater Hospital Pre-Admission form and it is summarized in our blue information sheet. Bring any current medication.