We use a  triage system when scheduling patient appointments to ensure patients are seen in order of their clinical urgency.  Once A/Prof Winder or Dr Lukins has reviewed your information we will be in touch to schedule an appointment.

A/Prof Winder and Dr Lukins generally do not see public patients in their private rooms. Without insurance, we more than likely, cannot facilitate an appointment because, if surgery is required, the cost is prohibitive for most people. As a guide only, the full costs which includes the theatre fees, hospital costs, implants if required, surgeons fee and the anaesthetist fee can be between $18,000 -$60,000 plus depending on the complexity of the surgery.

Of course, some patients are able to finance the full out of pocket amount and if this is the case, you can be triaged through the private rooms.

If you live locally to St Vincent’s and you prefer to be seen in the public system with no associated costs, it is best your GP refers you to the Outpatient Clinic to be triaged by the registrars.  A/Prof Winder and Dr Lukins have Outpatient Clinics once a month at St Vincent’s Public Hospital.

A/Prof Winder’s and Dr Lukins’s consulting fees are in line with the other neurosurgical practices in Sydney. Further details of this can be obtained by contacting his rooms. The options of payment include by EFTPOS, credit card, cash or cheque.

Parking is available at St Vincent’s clinic as well as St Vincent’s Public Hospital, located next door. There is limited street parking. Patients using public transport have a bus stop next to the hospital or if coming by train, the clinic is a short walk from King’s Cross train station.

A/Prof Winder and Dr Lukins are happy for you to bring someone to your appointment although we ask that you limit this to 1-2 people. It is often helpful to have a support person who can also ask questions and hear the information A/Prof Winder or Dr Lukins gives you.