Neurology
Patient information
We are a 24 hour general neurology and stroke service.
What we do
Our service consists of:
- An inpatient ward
- Multiple outpatient clinics which specialise in different nervous system problems
- A neurophysiology lab which can do a range of tests to help in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of nervous system problems
- The 'Movement Disorder Program' which includes an outpatient service for Parkinsons, movement disorders and dystonia, and a tremor analysis laboratory
How to access this service
Referral from your GP
You need a referral letter from your GP or medical practitioner to access this service.
Your doctor will need to fax your referral letter to us. We will be in contact with you in clinically recommended times, depending on waiting list length. If there is no waiting list, you will receive an appointment booking letter or we will contact you to arrange a suitable time.
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 appointment letter
- Any special items listed on your letter
- TAC or WorkCover claim number (if relevant)
For a day procedure
- Responsible adult carer to stay with you to hear instructions, help you and take you home
- Comfortable day clothes, such as a tracksuit
For an overnight (or longer) stay
- Dressing gown and slippers, or comfortable day clothes and shoes
- Personal hygiene items, such as shampoo, shaving equipment, toothpaste and deodorant
- Something to do, like a book to read, a magazine or an iPad or tablet with headphones
What not to bring for an overnight (or longer) stay
- Your handbag, wallet, purse or large amounts of cash
- Valuables, such as jewellery or watches
Our clinics
| Clinic name | Campus | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Epilepsy Clinics Assessing and managing adults with all types epilepsy |
The Alfred | 55 Commercial Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004 |
| Epilepsy Clinic Wednesdays at Caulfield |
Caulfield Hospital | 260 Kooyong Rd, Caulfield VIC 3162 |
| First Seizure Clinic Assessing and managing adults with first seizures |
The Alfred | 55 Commercial Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004 |
| General Neurology New Patients Clinic | The Alfred | 99 Commercial Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004 |
| General Neurology Review Clinic | The Alfred | 55 Commercial Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004 |
| Headache Clinic | Caulfield Hospital | 260 Kooyong Rd, Caulfield VIC 3162 |
| Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Clinic Mondays at The Alfred |
The Alfred | 99 Commercial Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004 |
| Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Clinic Tuesdays at Caulfield |
Caulfield Hospital | 260 Kooyong Rd, Caulfield VIC 3162 |
| Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology Clinic (The Alfred) MSNI Clinic |
The Alfred | 55 Commercial Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004 |
| Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology Clinic (Caulfield) MSNI Clinic |
Caulfield Hospital | 260 Kooyong Rd, Caulfield VIC 3162 |
| Neuro-ophthalmology clinic | The Alfred | 99 Commercial Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004 |
| Neurology Clinic Sandringham Sandringham Hospital Neurology Clinic |
Sandringham Hospital | 193 Bluff Rd, Sandringham VIC 3191 |
| Neuromuscular Clinic (Caulfield) | Caulfield Hospital | 260 Kooyong Rd, Caulfield VIC 3162 |
| Neuromuscular Clinic (Sandringham) | Sandringham Hospital | 193 Bluff Rd, Sandringham VIC 3191 |
| Neurophysiology | The Alfred | 55 Commercial Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004 |
Resources
All patient resourcesIn Case Of An Emergency, Call 000