sydney neurosurgeon professor brian owler

Patient Information

About your consultation

Prof. Owler is a highly experienced neurosurgeon. He welcomes new patients, however, to ensure the appropriate triaging of patients, please ensure that you email your referral and any imagining to the practice. Our staff will contact you as soon as possible to arrange your appointments. Referrals can be sent via your GP or uploaded using the facility linked futher down this page.

As Prof. Owler only operates at the SAN and Norwest Private Hospital, he is unable to provide services to patients who do not have hospital cover private health insurances including neurosurgical cover.

Once Prof. Owler has reviewed your referral; you will be contacted by our staff to arrange an appointment. We will email you a copy of our Patient Information Form on confirmation of your appointment. To optimise your appointment, please return your patient information form, any scans and current referrals prior to your appointment. If you are unable to complete the form, please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time to complete the necessary forms.

We look forward to welcoming you to our practice and thank you for choosing Prof. Owler for your care.

Current Referral Forms

New patients must have a current referral from either their general practitioner or specialist. GP referrals are generally valid for 12 months and specialist referrals are valid for 3 months. A referral is necessary to claim a rebate from Medicare.
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Uploading your Referral Form

Please provide us with a copy or photograph of your referral form via our ‘Upload Zone’ on this website. You are also able to upload any other documents that Professor Owler may need, prior to your appointment.

What to bring to your appointment

A referral from your GP or Specialist.
Your Medicare Card, DVA card and pension card, if appropriate.
Private hospital insurance details, if appropriate.
Any relevant x-rays, CT scans, MRI scans or ultrasounds.
List of your current medications and their dosages.
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Payment methods

We accept payments made with cash, Mastercard, Visa and EFTPOS (No American Express). Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any enquiries regarding fees and payments.

Cancellation policy

In the event that you need to cancel or change your appointment, please let us know at least 48 hours before. This will enable us to offer your appointment to someone on the waiting list.
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