RURAL, INTERSTATE AND INTERNATIONAL PATIENTS
Dr Slattery thoroughly enjoys looking after rural, regional, interstate and international patients and the challenges they present. He has spent a great deal of time in the country during his training, and now routinely cares for patients from across Australia. He understands the time it takes in getting to the city, the difficulties with traffic and parking, as well as the gaps that it can leave looking after a rural property etc. Whilst he does prefer face to face consultations, he is able to offer Telehealth services, which allow for video consultations over the internet. We can arrange for an initial assessment to be done for patients via Telehealth, then decide from that point the next step in management. Similarly, for routine followup we are able to arrange for a Telehealth consultation. This drastically improves time spent on travel, fuel costs, parking costs, accomodation expenses, multiple consultations etc. If would like to have a Telehealth consultation please call our rooms.
Requirements for Telehealth Consultations
Telehealth is a major advance for thousands of rural patients, but it does require a few things to get organised ahead of time:
- A Valid Referral: You are required to email (admin@davidslattery.com) or fax through a valid referral from your GP prior to your scheduled appointment.
- A Completed and Returned Patient Registration Form
- Imaging and X Rays: Dr Slattery will need to see copies of your imaging to make a correct assessment of your problem. Please ensure that you have sent through a copy of your imaging digitally/online, or that you have scanned and sent through your images. This MUST BE the actual images not the report. Please contact the rooms ahead of time to ensure that we have received all the correct imaging.
- A Smartphone or Computer: you need to be able to run Skype with a steady internet connection
- Google Chrome: Dr Slattery uses COVIU, which runs best on the Google Chrome browser.
- A Quiet Location: Please arrange for your Telehealth appointment to occur in a quiet place, eg home office or similar, where there won’t be interruptions and you will be able to hear, and be heard without distraction.
Eligibility
All patients are now eligible for a telehealth consultation. The medicare rules have been relaxed after COVID 19 to allow for all patients to access this service – not just those who were previously in the zone marked in the map to the right.


Dr David Slattery
FRACS MBBS (Hons) LLB FAOrthA
Dr David Slattery is an orthopaedic surgeon based in Melbourne with over 10 years of experience, with a special focus on hip and knee joint preservation and replacement. With qualifications in both medicine and law, he brings a unique and comprehensive approach to patient care. His surgical techniques are minimally invasive and evidence-based, designed to reduce pain and enhance recovery.
Trained in leading institutions across Europe and the USA, Dr Slattery offers advanced treatments for a wide range of joint conditions. He is deeply committed to patient outcomes and takes pride in tailoring treatment plans to each individual. Whether you’re an athlete or seeking relief from chronic joint pain, his goal is to restore function and improve your quality of life.