Please call us to discuss your compensation claim.

A visit to your GP to get a signed specialist referral is required. The referral can be delivered to Gold Coast Spine by fax, email or in person.

Your GP may wish to specifically refer you Dr Matthew Scott-Young, or the referral may be addressed to “Dear Doctor” or “Gold Coast Spine” and our staff will assist you with our earliest appointment.

One of our Patient Co-ordinators will call you and get you to complete some forms about yourself and your condition. We will also need to see your radiology.  It is OK if you haven’t had any radiology done yet.

Gold Coast Spine’s nurse will call you to conduct a Nurse Health Check, taking a detailed history relevant to your spine health.

Later, the surgeon will review your information and radiology and refer you for any further investigations that are needed to diagnose your spinal condition. They also decide how soon you should be seen.

We then call you and book your appointment with the surgeon.

We will send you an appointment letter with referrals for investigations and information about your appointment.

You need to have your investigations done before your appointment. The results of your investigations will usually be delivered to us. (For example, an MRI scan and an EMG).

Your GP is the best person to continue to manage your condition until you see your surgeon.

On the day of your appointment with Dr Scott-Young, the nurse checks in again with you, taking your measurements and updating any information since the Nurse Health Check.

When you attend your first appointment, your surgeon will ask you about the history of your problem.

You will have a physical examination with your surgeon. The examination involves:

Observing how you stand, walk, sit and lie down;
Raising your legs/arms;
Applying gentle pressure to your back/neck to determine where any pain is; and
Conducting simple tests that show how your spinal nerves are working (a neurological examination)

Your surgeon will go over your radiology with you.

Your surgeon will tell you what they think about your condition by explaining your diagnosis, any further tests and their treatment recommendations. They will also send this information to your GP in a letter.

What happens next will depend on your individual condition and your circumstances. Have a look at our case studies for examples of our patients’ journeys.

Please call us to discuss your compensation claim.

A visit to your GP to get a signed specialist referral is required. The referral can be delivered to Gold Coast Spine by fax, email or in person.

Your GP may wish to specifically refer you to Assoc Prof Matthew Scott-Young or the referral may be addressed to “Dear Doctor” or “Gold Coast Spine” and our staff will assist you with our earliest appointment.

One of our Patient Co-ordinators will call you and get you to complete some forms about yourself and your condition. We will also need to see any radiology you may already have.  It is OK if you haven’t had any radiology done yet.

You can return the completed forms and requested information to Gold Coast Spine by email, post or in person.

Gold Coast Spine’s nurse will call you to conduct a Nurse Health Check, taking a detailed history relevant to your spine health.

Later, the surgeon will review your information and radiology and refer you for any further investigations that are needed to diagnose your spinal condition. They also decide how soon you should be seen.

We then call you and book your appointment with the surgeon.

We will send you an appointment letter with referrals for investigations and information about your appointment.

Your GP is the best person to continue to manage your condition until you see your surgeon.

You will need to travel to the Gold Coast for your investigations and your appointment with the surgeon (sometimes this requires two trips). The investigations ordered by your surgeon are done by providers on the Gold Coast according to the standard required by your surgeon. Also, some of these tests are not offered in regional areas.

You need to get your investigations done before your appointment. The results of your investigations will usually be delivered to us. (For example, an MRI scan and an EMG).

On the day of your appointment with Dr Scott-Young, the nurse checks in again with you, taking your measurements and updating any information since the Nurse Health Check.

When you attend your first appointment, your surgeon will ask you about the history of your problem.

You will have a physical examination with your surgeon. The examination involves:

Observing how you stand, walk, sit and lie down;
Raising your legs/arms;
Applying gentle pressure to your back/neck to determine where any pain is; and
Conducting simple tests that show how your spinal nerves are working (a neurological examination).

Your surgeon will go over your radiology with you.

Your surgeon will tell you what they think about your condition by explaining your diagnosis, any further tests and their treatment recommendations. They will also send this information to your GP in a letter.

What happens next will depend on your individual condition and your circumstances. Have a look at our case studies for examples of our patients’ journeys.

Depending on the complexity of your condition and whether you need surgery, patients who live outside the Gold Coast region need to be prepared for multiple trips to see their surgeon.

Please call us to discuss your GP referral and compensation claim.

Your referral can be delivered to Gold Coast Spine by fax, email or in person.

One of our Patient Co-ordinators will call you and get you to complete some forms about yourself and your condition. We will also need to see your radiology.  It is OK if you haven’t had any radiology done yet.

Gold Coast Spine’s nurse will call you to conduct a Nurse Health Check, taking a detailed history relevant to your spine health.

Later, the surgeon will review your information and radiology and refer you for any further investigations that are needed to diagnose your spinal condition. They also decide how soon you should be seen.

We then call you and book your appointment with the surgeon.

We will send you an appointment letter with referrals for investigations and information about your appointment.

You need to have your investigations done before your appointment. The results of your investigations will usually be delivered to us. (For example, an MRI scan and an EMG).

Your GP is the best person to continue to manage your condition until you see your surgeon.

On the day of your appointment with Dr Scott-Young, the nurse checks in again with you, taking your measurements and updating any information since the Nurse Health Check.

When you attend your first appointment, your surgeon will ask you about the history of your problem.

You will have a physical examination with your surgeon. The examination involves:

• Observing how you stand, walk, sit and lie down;
• Raising your legs/arms;
• Applying gentle pressure to your back/neck to determine where any pain is; and
• Conducting simple tests that show how your spinal nerves are working (a neurological examination)

Your surgeon will go over your radiology with you.

Your surgeon will tell you what they think about your condition by explaining your diagnosis, any further tests and their treatment recommendations. They will also send this information to your GP in a letter.

What happens next will depend on your individual condition and your circumstances. Have a look at our case studies for examples of our patients’ journeys.

Please call us to discuss your GP referral and your compensation claim.

Your referral can be delivered to Gold Coast Spine by fax, email or in person.

One of our Patient Co-ordinators will call you and get you to complete some forms about yourself and your condition. We will also need to see any radiology you may already have.  It is OK if you haven’t had any radiology done yet.

You can return the completed forms and requested information to Gold Coast Spine by email, post or in person.

Gold Coast Spine’s nurse will call you to conduct a Nurse Health Check, taking a detailed history relevant to your spine health.

Later, the surgeon will review your information and radiology and refer you for any further investigations that are needed to diagnose your spinal condition. They also decide how soon you should be seen.

We then call you and book your appointment with the surgeon.

We will send you an appointment letter with referrals for investigations and information about your appointment.

Your GP is the best person to continue to manage your condition until you see your surgeon.

You will need to travel to the Gold Coast for your investigations and your appointment with the surgeon (sometimes this requires two trips). The investigations ordered by your surgeon are done by providers on the Gold Coast according to the standard required by your surgeon. Also, some of these tests are not offered in regional areas.

On the day of your appointment with Dr Scott-Young, the nurse checks in again with you, taking your measurements and updating any information since the Nurse Health Check.

When you attend your first appointment, your surgeon will ask you about the history of your problem.

You will have a physical examination with your surgeon. The examination involves:

• Observing how you stand, walk, sit and lie down;
• Raising your legs/arms;
• Applying gentle pressure to your back/neck to determine where any pain is; and
• Conducting simple tests that show how your spinal nerves are working (a neurological examination).

Your surgeon will go over your radiology with you.

Your surgeon will tell you what they think about your condition by explaining your diagnosis, any further tests and their treatment recommendations. They will also send this information to your GP in a letter.

A visit to your GP to get a signed specialist referral is required. The referral can be delivered to Gold Coast Spine by fax, email or in person.

One of our Patient Co-ordinators will call you and get you to complete some forms about yourself and your condition.  Be sure to have details of your compensation claim handy.  We will also need to see your radiology.  It is OK if you haven’t had any radiology done yet.

Gold Coast Spine’s nurse will call you to conduct a Nurse Health Check, taking a detailed history relevant to your spine health.

We will give you an appointment letter about your appointment.

Your GP is the best person to continue to manage your condition until you see your surgeon.

When you have your first appointment, your surgeon will ask you about the history of your problem.

You will have a physical examination with your surgeon. The examination involves:

• observing how you stand, walk, sit and lie down;
• raising your legs/arms;
• applying gentle pressure to your back/neck to determine where any pain is; and
• conducting simple tests that show how your spinal nerves are working (a neurological examination).

Your surgeon will go over your radiology with you.

Usually your surgeon will refer you for some further investigations before he is able to give you an explanation about the cause of your symptoms. The types of investigations will depend on your individual case.

We will apply to your Compensation insurer for your investigations to be funded.

You need to have your investigations done before your next appointment. The results of your investigations will usually be delivered to us.

Your surgeon will tell you what they think about your condition by explaining your diagnosis, any further tests and their treatment recommendations. They will also send this information to your GP in a letter.

Generally, your insurer also requests information from your surgeon about your appointments.

A visit to your GP to get a signed specialist referral is required. The referral can be delivered to Gold Coast Spine by fax, email or in person

One of our Patient Co-ordinators will call you and get you to complete some forms about yourself and your condition. We will also need to see your radiology.  It is OK if you haven’t had any radiology done yet.

We will send you an appointment letter and information about your appointment.

Your GP is the best person to continue to manage your condition until you see your surgeon.

When you attend your first appointment, your surgeon will ask you about the history of your problem.

You will have a physical examination with your surgeon. The examination involves:

• observing how you stand, walk, sit and lie down;
• raising your legs/arms;
• applying gentle pressure to your back/neck to determine where any pain is; and
• conducting simple tests that show how your spinal nerves are working (a neurological examination)

Your surgeon will go over your radiology and other tests with you.

Your surgeon will tell you what they think about your condition by explaining your diagnosis, any further tests and their treatment recommendations. They will also send this information to your GP in a letter.

A visit to your GP to get a signed specialist referral is required. The referral can be delivered to Gold Coast Spine by fax, email or in person.

One of our Patient Co-ordinators will speak with you and get you to complete some forms about yourself and your condition.  Be sure to have details of your compensation claim handy.  We will also need to see your radiology.  It is OK if you haven’t had any radiology done yet.

You can return the completed forms and requested information to Gold Coast Spine by email, post or in person.

Later, the surgeon will review your information and radiology and refer you for any further investigations that are needed to diagnose your spinal condition.  The types of investigations will depend on your individual case.  He also decides how soon you should be seen.

We will apply to your Workers’ Compensation insurer for your investigations to be funded.

You will need to travel to the Gold Coast for your investigations and your appointment with the surgeon (sometimes this requires two trips). The investigations ordered by your surgeon are done by providers on the Gold Coast according to the standard required by your surgeon. Also, some of these tests are not offered in regional areas.

You need to get your investigations done before your appointment. The results of your investigations will usually be delivered to us. (For example, an MRI scan and an EMG).

When you have your first appointment, your surgeon will ask you about the history of your problem.

You will have a physical examination with your surgeon. The examination involves:

• observing how you stand, walk, sit and lie down;
• raising your legs/arms;
• applying gentle pressure to your back/neck to determine where any pain is; and
• conducting simple tests that show how your spinal nerves are working (a neurological examination).

Your surgeon will go over your radiology with you.

Your surgeon will tell you what they think about your condition by explaining your diagnosis, any further tests and their treatment recommendations. They will also send this information to your GP in a letter. Generally, your insurer also requests information from your surgeon about your appointments.

A visit to your GP to get a signed specialist referral is required. The referral can be delivered to Gold Coast Spine by fax, email or in person.

One of our Patient Co-ordinators will call you and get you to complete some forms about yourself and your condition. We will also need to see any radiology you may already have.  It is OK if you haven’t had any radiology done yet.

You can return the completed forms and requested information to Gold Coast Spine by email, post or in person.

Later, the surgeon will review your information and radiology and refer you for any further investigations that are needed to diagnose your spinal condition. They also decide how soon you should be seen.

We then call you and book your appointment with the surgeon.

We will send you an appointment letter with referrals for investigations and information about your appointment.

Your GP is the best person to continue to manage your condition until you see your surgeon.

You will need to travel to the Gold Coast for your investigations and your appointment with the surgeon (sometimes this requires two trips). The investigations ordered by your surgeon are done by providers on the Gold Coast according to the standard required by your surgeon. Also, some of these tests are not offered in regional areas.

You need to get your investigations done before your appointment. The results of your investigations will usually be delivered to us. (For example, an MRI scan and an EMG).

When you attend your first appointment, your surgeon will ask you about the history of your problem.

You will have a physical examination with your surgeon. The examination involves:

• observing how you stand, walk, sit and lie down;
• raising your legs/arms;
• applying gentle pressure to your back/neck to determine where any pain is; and
• conducting simple tests that show how your spinal nerves are working (a neurological examination).

Your surgeon will go over your radiology with you.

Your surgeon will tell you what they think about your condition by explaining your diagnosis, any further tests and their treatment recommendations. They will also send this information to your GP in a letter.

A visit to your GP to get a signed specialist referral is required. The referral can be delivered to Gold Coast Spine by fax, email or in person.

One of our Patient Co-ordinators will call you and get you to complete some forms about yourself and your condition.  Be sure to have details of your compensation claim handy.  We will also need to see your radiology.  It is OK if you haven’t had any radiology done yet.

We will give you an appointment letter about your appointment.

Your GP is the best person to continue to manage your condition until you see your surgeon.

When you have your first appointment, your surgeon will ask you about the history of your problem.

You will have a physical examination with your surgeon. The examination involves:

• observing how you stand, walk, sit and lie down;
• raising your legs/arms;
• applying gentle pressure to your back/neck to determine where any pain is; and
• conducting simple tests that show how your spinal nerves are working (a neurological examination).

Your surgeon will go over your radiology with you.

Usually your surgeon will refer you for some further investigations before he is able to give you an explanation about the cause of your symptoms. The types of investigations will depend on your individual case.

We will apply to your Compensation insurer for your investigations to be funded.

You need to have your investigations done before your next appointment. The results of your investigations will usually be delivered to us. (For example, an MRI scan and an EMG).

Your surgeon will tell you what they think about your condition by explaining your diagnosis, any further tests and their treatment recommendations. They will also send this information to your GP in a letter.

Generally, your insurer also requests information from your surgeon about your appointments.

A visit to your GP to get a signed specialist referral is required. The referral can be delivered to Gold Coast Spine by fax, email or in person

One of our Patient Co-ordinators will call you and get you to complete some forms about yourself and your condition. We will also need to see your radiology.  It is OK if you haven’t had any radiology done yet.

We will send you an appointment letter and information about your appointment.

Your GP is the best person to continue to manage your condition until you see your surgeon.

When you attend your first appointment, your surgeon will ask you about the history of your problem.

You will have a physical examination with your surgeon. The examination involves:

• Observing how you stand, walk, sit and lie down;
• Raising your legs/arms;
• Applying gentle pressure to your back/neck to determine where any pain is; and
• Conducting simple tests that show how your spinal nerves are working (a neurological examination).

Your surgeon will go over your radiology and other tests with you

Your surgeon will tell you what they think about your condition by explaining your diagnosis, any further tests and their treatment recommendations. They will also send this information to your GP in a letter.

A visit to your GP to get a signed specialist referral is required. The referral can be delivered to Gold Coast Spine by fax, email or in person.

One of our Patient Co-ordinators will speak with you and get you to complete some forms about yourself and your condition.  Be sure to have details of your compensation claim handy.  We will also need to see your radiology.  It is OK if you haven’t had any radiology done yet.

You can return the completed forms and requested information to Gold Coast Spine by email, post or in person.

Later, the surgeon will review your information and radiology and refer you for any further investigations that are needed to diagnose your spinal condition. They also decide how soon you should be seen.

We will apply to your Workers’ Compensation insurer for your investigations to be funded.

You will need to travel to the Gold Coast for your investigations and your appointment with the surgeon (sometimes this requires two trips). The investigations ordered by your surgeon are done by providers on the Gold Coast according to the standard required by your surgeon. Also, some of these tests are not offered in regional areas.

You need to get your investigations done before your appointment. The results of your investigations will usually be delivered to us. (For example, an MRI scan and an EMG [electrophysiological test] [link]).

When you attend your first appointment, your surgeon will ask you about the history of your problem.

You will have a physical examination with your surgeon. The examination involves:

• observing how you stand, walk, sit and lie down;
• raising your legs/arms;
• applying gentle pressure to your back/neck to determine where any pain is; and
• conducting simple tests that show how your spinal nerves are working (a neurological examination).

Your surgeon will go over your radiology with you.

Your surgeon will tell you what they think about your condition by explaining your diagnosis, any further tests and their treatment recommendations. They will also send this information to your GP in a letter.

A visit to your GP to get a signed specialist referral is required. The referral can be delivered to Gold Coast Spine by fax, email or in person.

One of our Patient Co-ordinators will call you and get you to complete some forms about yourself and your condition. We will also need to see any radiology you may already have.  It is OK if you haven’t had any radiology done yet.

You can return the completed forms and requested information to Gold Coast Spine by email, post or in person.

Later, the surgeon will review your information and radiology and refer you for any further investigations that are needed to diagnose your spinal condition. They also decide how soon you should be seen.

We then call you and book your appointment with the surgeon.

We will send you an appointment letter with referrals for investigations and information about your appointment.

Your GP is the best person to continue to manage your condition until you see your surgeon.

You will need to travel to the Gold Coast for your investigations and your appointment with the surgeon (sometimes this requires two trips). The investigations ordered by your surgeon are done by providers on the Gold Coast according to the standard required by your surgeon. Also, some of these tests are not offered in regional areas.

You need to get your investigations done before your appointment. The results of your investigations will usually be delivered to us. (For example, an MRI scan and an EMG).

When you attend your first appointment, your surgeon will ask you about the history of your problem.

You will have a physical examination with your surgeon. The examination involves:

• observing how you stand, walk, sit and lie down;
• raising your legs/arms;
• applying gentle pressure to your back/neck to determine where any pain is; and
• conducting simple tests that show how your spinal nerves are working (a neurological examination).

Your surgeon will go over your radiology with you.

Your surgeon will tell you what they think about your condition by explaining your diagnosis, any further tests and their treatment recommendations. They will also send this information to your GP in a letter.