Your First Appointment

Dr Terence Chua General Surgeon Colorectal Surgeon Brisbane Gold Coast

What should I bring to my first appointment with A/Prof Terence Chua?

  • Referral letter from GP

  • Blood test results

  • Imaging – X-ray, Ultrasound, CT scan

  • Records of previous surgery

  • List of medication

  • Medicare card

  • Private health insurance card

How do I make an appointment?

Appointments can be made by contacting us on (07) 3136 5533 or email reception@drterencechua.com. All requests for appointments will have to be made in advance and an appointment date scheduled. There will be every efforts made to ensure an expedient scheduling of appointment date and that all patients are seen promptly.

What to expect at your first appointment:

A/Prof Terence Chua will enquire about your systems to understand your problems, discuss your condition and may perform an examination. For patients with bowel or anal symptoms, this may involve a rectal examination. No preparation is required.

Cancellations

Please ring immediately if you are unable to keep your appointment. Late cancellations or failure to attend can affect the service provision to other patients and affect wait times for appointments.

Appointment times will be strictly adhered to and we ask that you arrive on time. Delays are at times inevitable as some patients may have more complex problems that will take longer to address than anticipated. We apologise if we keep you waiting for this reason.