For Referrers

The clinicians at Progressive Sports Medicine provide a comprehensive Sport and Exercise Medicine services for patients, while keeping referring Doctors up to date with a patient's progress. We have included a Frequently Asked Questions page for Doctors and Patients.

How can we help your patients?

A common misconception is that sport and exercise medicine (SEM) physicians only treat elite athletes.

With 4 years of specialist training, SEM Physicians are best placed to treat any musculoskeletal or medical issue that affects a person's ability to be physically active.

A Doctor's referral is required for Specialists consulting at the clinic, including Dr Samra

No referral is required for your patient to consult the Registrar, however, a written request with background information is appreciated to assist in the best management of your patient

Common examples of conditions treated include:

Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity and related disorders such as Frozen Shoulder, Plantar Fasciitis, Osteoarthritis and Tendon pain
Stress fractures, relative energy deficiency, Sarcopenia and Osteopenia related to menopause, cancer and ageing
Exercise induced asthma
Osteoarthritis for maximal non-surgical options
Concussion
Work-related injuries

While new appointments are quite limited within 2-3 weeks, URGENT cases are given priority and we aim to ensure that patients with acute injuries or urgent problems are seen as soon as possible. Please ask the patient to complete the form below and we will contact them within 1 business day.

Streamlined Referrals

Referrals may be provided directly with the patient or submitted electronically. Dr David Samra's online enquiry form can be used and we will contact the patient.

Secure electronic delivery can be made via
Healthlink EDI: drdsamra

Fax (02) 8580 4899 or email office@drdavidsamra.com.au

Medical practitioners- if you would like to speak to Dr Samra for phone advice please contact (02) 8540 8019 to be connected

If a patient is returning to discuss a new or unrelated issue within the validity period of their referral, the new issue does require a new referral. This will enable Dr Samra to be kept up to date on the patient’s health and it will also enable the patient to be eligible for a Medicare rebate for their consultation.

To request referral pads or patient information please email office@drdavidsamra.com.au or call (02) 8540 8019 .

Alternatively, you may download a referral pad.