Internal RCH referrals

You can contact the orthotist on triage with any clinical questions on extension 52423.

Any patient sent for assessment will need to have a completed EPIC order.

Generally we can assess new unscheduled patients from clinics Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am and 4 pm.

The department is located in Specialist Clinic B on the 1st Floor, directly opposite the 'Green Lifts'.

External RCH referrals

If you wish to refer a patient to the Orthotic and Prosthetic Department, please write a letter and either email through or fax through to the number provided below.

Location

The department is located in Specialist Clinic B on the 1st Floor

Postal address

Orthotic and Prosthetic Unit,
The Royal Children's Hospital,
Flemington Road
Parkville Vic. 3052, Australia

Telephone

+ 61 (03) 9345 9300

Facsimile

61 (03) 9345 5034

Email

orthotic.prosthetic@rch.org.au