Capital Metabolic Clinic
Suite 3.06, Level 3
Peter Yorke Building
173 Strickland Cres
Deakin ACT 2600
Bariatric Surgery
Referral Pathway &
Required Information
The below checklist explains everything that our service will require to ensure fast and efficient referral of your patients.
Please complete our online referral form here.
Each patient is required to complete the individual assessments as detailed below.
Dr Spiro's provider number for this clinic is: 412526YH
6.
Blood Tests
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EUC
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CMP
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LFTs
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Fe Studies
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Fasting Lipids
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Coagulations studies
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BGL random > BGL fasting > HBalc (If known diabetic)
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CRP
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Zinc
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Vit D
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PTH
7.
Sleep Study for OSA
Patients with suspected OSA can be investigated with a referral to any sleep clinic. The following are some providers in the ACT:
https://www.sleepandlifestyle.com.au/about-us/
8.
Prior Endoscopy report, operation report
Please bring a copy previous endoscopy or operation reports as they are useful in consultations.
10.
pH Manometry for reflux sufferers
Patients with suspected gastro-oesophageal reflux disease can be investigated further starting with an endoscopy. Please bring any previous manometry studies. Any further testing will be referred by Dr Spiro.
General Surgery
Referral Pathway &
Required Information
The below checklist explains everything that our service will require to ensure fast and efficient referral of your patients.
Please complete our online referral form here.
Each patient is required to complete the individual assessments as detailed below.
Dr Spiro's provider number for this clinic is: 412526YH
1.
Blood Tests
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FBC
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EUC
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CMP
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LFTs (COAGs if synthetic function abnormal)
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Fe Studies (if anaemic)
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BGL random > BGL fasting > HBalc (if known diabetic)
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CRP
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ESR (if inflammatory bowel disease is suspected)
2.
Imaging
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Ultrasound
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CT
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MRI
3.
Ancillary Tests
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Pulmonary function test
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Trans-thoracic/trans-oesophageal echocardiogram
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MIBI
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Cardiac stress test
4.
pH Manometry for all oesophagial hernia patients
.Patients with suspected gastro-oesophageal reflux disease can be investigated further starting with an endoscopy. Please bring any previous manometry studies. Any further testing will be referred by Dr Spiro.
Let's Work Together
We are committed to working with you to support our patients' needs.