Occupational Respiratory Clinic (AORC)
Patient information
What we do
We conduct one-day respiratory health assessments, where we aim to determine if lung disease is present and provide a management plan. Where appropriate we provide ongoing care and treatment to patients diagnosed with work-related respiratory conditions, including silicosis.
How to access this clinic
Referral from WorkSafe Victoria
Stonemasons may be eligible for a free initial assessment funded by WorkSafe Victoria. Please contact WorkSafe Victoria to determine if you are eligible. More information is available from the WorkSafe Victoria website. WorkSafe Victoria will then refer you to our clinic, if appropriate.
Once we receive the referral from WorkSafe Victoria, we will contact you to arrange a suitable time to attend for tests and a clinic appointments. You may be required to attend a location convenient to you for a blood test and chest CT scan 1 - 2 weeks before the clinic appointment. On the day you attend the Alfred clinic, you will have a breathing test and an appointment with a specialist physician.
Referrals from GPs and Specialists
The Alfred Occupational Respiratory Clinic (AORC) accepts medical referrals for the assessment and ongoing management of patients with confirmed or suspected work-related respiratory conditions. This includes conditions such as work-related asthma and silicosis.
To refer a patient to Alfred Occupational Respiratory Clinic, please address a referral to:
“Dr Ryan Hoy
Alfred Occupational Respiratory Clinic
Alfred Health”
Ensure to include all relevant clinical information, including past correspondence and investigation results. Referrals can be submitted via the clinic email or fax.
What to bring
Every time you come
- Medicare card
- Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
- Private health insurance card (if applicable/if you want to use it)
- Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
- Previous X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports
- Medicines you need to take while you are here
- List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you have bought without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins
- Glasses, hearing aid(s) and/or walking frame if needed
For a clinic appointment
- Your referral letter
- Any special items listed on your letter
- WorkCover claim number (if relevant)
Clinic times
| Day | Campus | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | The Alfred | 9.00am - 5.00pm |
| Thursday | The Alfred | 9.00am - 5.00pm |
Clinic consultants
- Dr Ryan Hoy: Respiratory and sleep medicine
- Dr Jun Keng Khoo: Respiratory and sleep medicine
- Dr Daniel Niewodowski: Respiratory and sleep medicine
- Dr Shivonne Prasad: Respiratory and sleep medicine
- Dr Majid Rahgozar: Occupational and Environmental Medicine
- Dr Yuan Lim: Rheumatology
- Dr Tiffany Lin: Respiratory and sleep medicine