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
Waiting List
There is no waiting list for this service. All referrals are assessed by medical staff and prioritised according to clinical criteria.
Breast Centre only accepts eReferrals. Please see: https://www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/services-clinics/directory/electronic-referrals
HealthLink eReferrals are integrated with multiple software programs, including Medical Director, Best Practice, Genie, Medtech Evolution, Shexie Platinum and Zedmed. These Smartforms integrate with GP practice systems to streamline the completion and submission of electronic referrals. There is no charge for use of eReferrals. SmartForms can be launched directly from practice management software.
Referrers who do not have access to these systems can access SmartForms via the HealthLink Portal. A HealthLink account is required.
User Guide for accessing and completing eReferrals:
Referral Criteria
A valid referral for Medicare billing purposes needs to be:
- Written to a named Doctor within the clinic
- Signed and dated by referring practitioner including their provider number and place of practice
- Include length of referral (unless it is a 12-month referral)
- If valid, the referral will be triaged by clinic Nurse Unit Manager;
- Patient notified by text/call regarding appointment
We also require a completed referral form to be uploaded and sent with the eReferral
Please complete the referral form and fax it to (02) 9382 6820 or email to SESLHD-RHWBreast@health.nsw.gov.au.
Referral Criteria
A valid referral for Medicare billing purposes needs to be:
- Written to a named Doctor within the clinic
- Signed and dated by referring practitioner including their provider number and place of practice
- Include length of referral (unless it is a 12-month referral)
- If valid, the referral will be triaged by clinic Nurse Unit Manager;
- Patient notified by text/call regarding appointment
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.