For Doctors
Streamlined referral pathways for General Practitioners and specialist teams across the Barossa Valley and northern Adelaide.
How to Send a Referral
Choose your preferred referral channel below. HealthLink is our recommended pathway for fastest turnaround and secure clinical document delivery.
Provider Code: NORTHURO
Secure electronic referral delivered directly into the practice management system. Fastest and most reliable option — all clinical documents, imaging, and pathology attached within a single secure transaction.
Provider ID: NorthUrologyGawler
Encrypted clinical messaging for referral letters, pathology, and imaging results. Fully compliant with Australian healthcare data security standards.
(08) 8222 1235 — 24-hour line
24-hour dedicated fax line. Please mark urgent referrals clearly on the cover page. Include patient demographics and clinical indication on the first page.
For non-urgent administrative correspondence only. Do not send identifiable clinical documents via unencrypted email — use HealthLink or Medical Objects / Argus for all clinical records and imaging.
Referral Content & Urgency
Complete referrals enable Dr. Kahokehr to triage accurately and prepare for the consultation. Please include all relevant clinical information at the time of referral.
What to Include
- Referral letter with clinical indication and relevant history
- Patient demographics and Medicare / DVA details
- Relevant pathology: PSA, MSU, creatinine, FBC
- Imaging reports (CT, ultrasound, MRI) and discs where available
- Current medications, especially anticoagulants and antiplatelets
- Allergy and adverse reaction list
- Significant co-morbidities and anaesthetic considerations
- Your direct contact details for results and correspondence
Referral Urgency Tiers
- Gross haematuria (painless or recurrent)
- Acute or recurrent urinary retention
- Suspected urological malignancy
- Testicular mass, firmness or pain
- Rising PSA or significantly elevated PSA
- Abnormal digital rectal examination (DRE)
- Frank haematospermia
- Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) / voiding difficulties
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Renal colic follow-up
- Vasectomy consultation
GP referrals to a specialist are valid for 12 months for ongoing conditions and 3 months for a single acute condition. Non-GP specialist referrals are valid for 3 months. Our team will contact the patient within two business days of receiving the referral to arrange an appointment.
Correspondence & Results
Dr. Kahokehr is committed to timely, detailed communication with referring practitioners. The following standards apply to all consultations.
Results via HealthLink / Medical Objects
All consultation letters and investigation results are returned electronically to the referring GP via HealthLink or Medical Objects where applicable, ensuring secure and efficient delivery.
Dictated Letters Within 48 Hours
Consultation letters are dictated and dispatched within 48 hours of the appointment. Letters include clinical findings, management plan, and follow-up requirements.
Urgent Findings — Same-Day Phone Contact
Where urgent or unexpected findings are identified at consultation, Dr. Kahokehr will contact the referring practitioner directly by phone on the same day.
Patient Appointment Within 2 Business Days
Our reception team will contact the patient within two business days of receiving a referral to schedule their appointment at the most convenient location.