My mother had a terrible experience with Dr Jason Ward. She consulted with him 2 weeks after…read moredislocating her shoulder, when there was clearly something wrong with her expected recovery. The shoulder joint was relocated in the emergency department on the day of the injury but she completely lost the use of her arm and was still in pain through the day and night 2 weeks later. Dr Ward only looked at the emergency department report. He did not ask my mother anything about her level of activity or physical fitness prior to the injury. She was physically fit, played tennis, and very active for an 83 year old. She is also very mentally aware, having a PhD in Health Administration, numerous peer-reviewed publications, and recently speaking at a national conference. Dr Ward had no idea and no interest about my mother AS A PERSON. Dr Ward did not think it worth having any other tests done to ascertain the nature and extent of her injury that might explain her delayed recovery. He offered her no guidance on steps that she could or should take to manage her injury, the obvious first step being that she get more information about the nature and extent of her injury. Dr Ward essentially told my mother that she would need to learn to live with the pain and without the use of her arm. She left his office feeling that Dr Ward is one of those doctors who don't care about their patients.

I visited this place a long time ago for a review of some scans related to my shoulder. I received…read morea typical diagnosis, but the doctor was very straightforward and explained my options. What impressed me was that he provided alternatives instead of immediately suggesting surgery, which would have required a six-week recovery. Many years later, after undergoing physiotherapy at Sportsmed, my shoulder has become much stronger, and I managed to avoid surgery altogether. This is what good doctors do; they communicate honestly and provide information rather than just directives. They are candid about recovery times and the overall outlook and implications of the various options. They also have specialisations in different areas of the body, which enhances their knowledge to share with patients. This is crucial for me, as I couldn't afford to take six weeks off from my regular training routine. I give them five stars; I am very impressed.

02/01/2012 Photos Before I start, I'd just like to mention…read morethat when I injured my left knee in the middle of a sports match, it was one of the most depressing moments of my life. I was extremely frightened when I was told by the Sportsmed surgeon that I definitely needed surgery and that I would have to stay overnight at their hospital. Knowing me, all the worst case scenarios and uncertainties flooded my brain. However, after the experience, I would like to exclaim that Sportsmed SA is nothing less than my SUPERHERO. So, my overnight stay at their hospital - I cannot forget that night, even though it happened a few years ago. It was on a weeknight, so I understood that only my Dad, my eldest brother and my best friend could visit, as most of my friends had work. If you ever visit someone close in their hospital bed, you will be like a "knight in shining armour" in our eyes, because there's nothing like a loved one visiting you when you are at one of the absolute rock bottom moment/s of your life. It means a lot to the patient that you are there with them. There's really no other word to describe my experience here other than "Thank God!" I was extremely grateful for all the health professionals that constantly looked after me from start to finish. I love your surgeon who gave me my life back I love how your Anaesthetists and nurses reduced my throbbing pain significantly I love your clean hospital beds I love how professional and honest you were towards me I love how you performed the surgery perfectly I love how I was only there for one night and was ready to go home the next day I love the constant attention and care from several of your nurses I love every staff member who met me and made sure I got out perfectly okay I love how everyone was there for me, supporting me, lifting me back up when I was so down and upset And mostly, I was so grateful to be able to walk out (one x-ray, blood loss, only one surgeon consultation needed, and 24 hours later throwing up massive amounts of fluids into a bucket) with the aid of crutches, albeit on a bad limp, and go back home. My surgeon's diagnosis? I will be back playing the sports I love within 9-12 months. Which did definitely happen, with the help of their physiotherapist, I played one of the best games of my life within a few weeks of my return. God, I am so thankful for being able to walk again. Ever since that life-changing experience, I have never taken my body's functions for granted, and have treated my body with absolute care everyday. (And that's why I have nothing but high appreciation for what surgeons, nurses, physiotherapists and other health professionals do on a daily basis.)

A really lovely team of doctors. Great ongoing care and service…read more If you need a new GP would recommend Norwood Family Practice.

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