Your First Appointment

You can book a consultation by calling Dr Ma's rooms directly on (02) 8112 8569 or emailing admin@drdavidma.com. A GP referral is recommended to access Medicare rebates but is not required. Please have any relevant imaging or previous specialist letters available when you call.

Dr Ma consults at two Sydney locations: Chatswood (North Shore) and Strathfield (Inner West). Please indicate which location is most convenient when booking.

• GP referral letter (recommended for Medicare rebate)
• Medicare card and private health insurance details
• All relevant imaging — X-rays, MRI, CT, or ultrasound (on disc or printed)
• A list of your current medications including supplements and blood thinners
• Previous specialist letters or surgical records related to your problem
• A note of when symptoms started, what makes them better or worse, and how they affect your daily life
• A support person if you would like one — you are welcome to bring someone

Dr Ma will take a thorough history of your symptoms and perform a focused clinical examination of your hand and wrist. This includes range of motion, grip strength, sensation testing, tendon function, and nerve assessment. Specific clinical tests are performed to reach a diagnosis.

You will be asked about the nature of your problem, what activities aggravate it, how it has changed over time, and how it affects your work and daily life. Please mention anything that concerns you — there are no irrelevant questions.

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   Diagnosis and explanationDr Ma will explain what he has found, show you any relevant imaging, and make sure you understand your condition clearly.
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   Treatment options discussedAll relevant options — non-surgical and surgical — are explained, including expected outcomes and risks, so you can make an informed decision.
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   Further investigations if neededIf additional imaging (MRI, CT, nerve studies) is required, a referral is provided at the consultation.
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   GP letterA consultation summary letter is sent to your referring GP within a few days of your appointment.
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   Surgical booking if appropriateIf surgery is recommended and you wish to proceed, our rooms will arrange a suitable date at an accredited facility.