GP Information
Below are links to referral suggestions on various urological conditions that we recommend you complete before referring your patient to Dr Paffen:
Due to the increasing volume of urology referrals, an extended public waitlist, and to ensure continuity of uncompromised patient care, we have made the painful decision to stop taking new referrals for the following urological issues until further notice:
| Currently not accepting referrals for: | Please consider: |
| Female incontinence Female urinary tract infections Female Lower urinary tract symptoms | referral to a (uro-)gynaecologist |
| Adrenal mass | referral to an endocrinologist |
| Sexual dysfunction Erectile dysfunction Low testosterone | referral to an endocrinologist or an erectile dysfunction nurse practitioner. E.g in Shepparton |
| Public vasectomy | private and self-funded vasectomy still offered |
We are committed to providing a thorough urology service to Albury, Wodonga and surrounding areas, and will continue to participate in the Albury Wodonga Health on call roster for ALL emergency urological issues.
We will continue to provide comprehensive patient centred care on a broad range of adult urological services such as:
- Work-up and care for all urological cancers
- Investigation of elevated PSA
- Macro and micro haematuria
- Kidney stones
- Benign prostate enlargement
- Investigation of Male lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS)
If you would like to discuss your referral, please feel free to contact our rooms. We will review our referral restrictions in due course and advise accordingly. Thank you for your understanding and patience during these challenging times.