Stomal Therapy

Outpatient appointments can be made by direct contact with St Andrew’s; no medical referral is required. To make an appointment call 84082164 (Monday to Friday 9am – 2.30pm)

Outpatient services are for people that are either having or have had their stoma surgery at St Andrews Hospital. For all other people, our Stomal Therapy Nurses can advise you on other outpatient clinics available in Adelaide.

In most cases your surgeon will refer you to the Stomal Therapy Nursing Clinic before your admission to hospital. When this is not possible, a Stomal Therapy Nurse can arrange a phone consult or see you when you are admitted to hospital.

Insured patients should contact their Health Fund to determine benefit levels. Uninsured patients should enquire about fees when making an appointment.

A pre-operative visit to the Stomal Therapy Nursing Clinic will provide you with:

A Stomal Therapy Nurse will visit you regularly whilst you are in hospital to:

You will be given an appointment to attend the Stomal Therapy Nursing Clinic after you leave hospital for:

Should you experience any difficulties once you return home you are welcome to consult the Stomal Therapy Clinic nurse direct by phone Monday to Friday on 8408 2261 or schedule an appointment by calling 8408 2164.