Neuroimmunology clinic
How we can help you
Our clinic helps to assess and treat diseases or disorders of the brain, spinal cord, or nerves caused by problems with your immune system. Usually your brain and immune system work together to keep you healthy but sometimes they can cause illness. This is called a neuroimmune disorder.
Our team will identify if you have a neuroimmune disorder and help you and your family/carers to manage this condition through medicines and lifestyle changes. We will also refer you to specialist health professionals or for diagnostic tests, procedures, support services and treatment options.
We work with your other doctors to provide personalised care.
All of our consultations are bulk billed.
We are one of the Neurology Services our Hospital provides.
Professor Arun Krishnan our medical specialist and specialist doctors in training. Our doctors will assess, treat and help you manage your condition.
Our administration staff will help you make appointments and provide information about what happens at the Neuroimmunology Clinic.
We work in partnership with your local GP, Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Services, local pharmacies and researchers from UNSW Sydney.
You will need a referral letter from your local general practitioner (GP) or specialty doctor to use this service. Your doctor will need to submit this referral electronically via Healthlink using their GP practice software or via the MyHealthLink Portal. Your referral will include why you are being referred, your medical history and any relevant test results including imaging.
We will send you a letter with your appointment date and time. We will also send this letter to your doctor. If we cannot make an appointment for you, we will send you a letter telling you that you are on our waiting list for the next available appointment.
If you provide your mobile number, you will receive a SMS reminder in the week before your appointment.
The Neuroimmunology clinic runs every 1st and 3rd week of the month on a Tuesday morning between 9.00am – 12.00pm.
If you need to change or cancel your appointment please telephone the clinic on 9382 2414.
Waiting times
You may need to wait up to 3-4 months to be seen in the clinic. If your GP thinks you need an urgent appointment they need to telephone the clinic to discuss your needs.
How often do I need to attend the Neuroimmunology clinic?
How often you need to attend will depend on your progress. If your condition is stable you will need to visit the clinic every 6-12 months.
How often do I need to attend the clinic?
How often you need to attend will depend on your progress. If your condition is stable you will need to visit the clinic every 6-12 months.
If you need help with your condition, start by making an appointment with your GP to discuss your health. If your GP needs some advice they can telephone the specialist doctor at the clinic.
If you need a prescription, please ask your GP.
Your GP is your primary health care provider and it is important that you continue to visit them. Our specialist doctor will send a letter to your GP after your clinic appointment.
On the day of your first appointment please bring:
- MRI scans
- Recent blood test results
- Your referral letter from your GP
- Your Medicare card
- A list of your medicines or bring all your medicines in a bag, including any herbal or over the counter medicines
- You are welcome to bring a support person (a relative, friend or carer) with you.
Please let us know if you need an interpreter. You can contact us telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and the healthcare professional you want to speak with.
We are teaching hospital and you may be asked to be involved in research or for a student to be present at your appointment. You have a right to say no. If you do so, this will not impact in any way on the services we will provide.