Royal Hospital for Women Breast Services
ABOUT US
The Royal Hospital for Women Breast Services (previously known as the NSW Women's Breast Centre) provides evidence-based diagnosis and treatment for breast conditions, serving over 2,500 women annually. As one of the leading breast services in NSW, it offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary, same day service. This allows women to undergo all necessary investigations in a single visit, with follow-up visits scheduled as needed.
- Radiology: Includes 3D mammography, breast ultrasound, image-guided biopsies and pre-operative MagSeed localisations.
- Surgical Treatment: Oncoplastic breast surgical techniques for the treatment of breast cancer. Surgical management of benign breast conditions. Full range of breast reconstructive procedures.
- Breast Assessment Clinic: Held every Wednesday, focusing on symptomatic women and those with a family history. Includes MRI screening for high-risk women.
The Breast Services team is made up of:
- Breast Physicians
- Breast Surgeons
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
- Specialist Breast Radiologists
- Psychologists
- Radiographers
- Sonographers
- Breast Care Nurses
Who to Refer
Breast Services accepts referrals for women with:
- Breast symptoms
- History of breast cancer
- Significant family history of breast cancer
Referral Criteria
Please ensure all referrals meet the following criteria:
- Written by a medical practitioner in a private practice or a Senior Medical Officer;
- Signed and dated by referring practitioner and include their Provider Number and place of practice;
- Include length of referral, unless it is a 12-month referral;
How to Refer
The process for referring a patient is:
- GP/referrer to send through referral via fax or email using the referral template
- The referral will be checked to ensure it is valid, if not extra information will be sourced from the referrer;
- If valid, the referral will be triaged by clinic Nurse Unit Manager;
- Patient notified by text/call regarding appointment
Waiting List
There is no waiting list for this service. All referrals are assessed by medical staff and prioritised according to clinical criteria.
If you hold a valid Medicare card the visit is Bulk Billed.
If you do not hold a Medicare card a fee will be charged on arrival, please contact the clinic for further information.