Medical Oncologist

Medical Oncologists who visit Armidale Hospital

A specialist who plans treatment strategies in conjunction with the patient for solid tumours eg chemotherapy. Haematology conditions are also treated in partnership with haematology specialists at Royal North Shore Hospital.

• They are contracted to come to Armidale once a week alternatively.
• To access the oncologists you need a doctors referral to be sent to the oncology unit and the unit will arrange appointments when all your tests and scans are completed and results available..
• The consultation occurs in the ambulatory care building (clinic building) on the Armidale hospital campus.
• The consultations are bulk billed.
• These doctors are accompanied by advanced trainee registrars and sometimes medical students are also present.