HANDOC incorporates the largest group of specialist hand surgeons in Western Australia and offers a
12/05/2022
💗 HAPPY INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY! 💗
Our amazing team of nurses define what it means to really care. Spending long days at the practice providing kind and compassionate care to our patients at their most vulnerable.
At HANDOC, we want to acknowledge the incredible contribution our nurses make to our practice, the challenges they face and the essential work they do, every single day.
On behalf of our surgeons, staff and patients - thank you! 🙏
📸 (Left to right): Nurse Tracy, Nurse Sarah, Nurse Betti
25/11/2021
The surgeons of the Western Australian Plastic Surgery Centre and HANDOC are committed to improving the awareness and understanding of hand injuries, and each surgeon is involved in training other medical professionals.
Our latest Plastering Workshops were hosted by the Pilbra Health Professionals Network at Hedland Health Campus, presented by our Specialist Plastic Surgeon Dr Bernard Luczak.
Our surgeons frequently hold presentations and interactive workshops with hospital emergency department doctors, nurse practitioners and GPs to enhance their knowledge, skills and understanding in relation to assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with traumatic upper limb injuries.
If you are interested in having one of our surgeons present to your team of medical professionals for training purposes or otherwise, please contact the HANDOC Communications Coordinator on (08) 9380 0390 or info@handoc.com.au
12/07/2019
If you've sustained a hand injury and have been referred to HANDOC, you can be assured you will be cared for within a premium, fully-accredited facility by a team of highly-skilled and compassionate professionals who are focused on your recovery.
📸: Dr Mark Hanikeri Plastic Surgeon performing intricate hand surgery.
04/06/2019
This week is Hand Therapy Awareness Week and our practice is proud to work in conjunction with Specialised Hand Therapy Services, who assist with the treatment and rehabilitation of our patients that have sustained hand and upper limb injuries.
With 10 convenient locations and over 30 years of experience in occupational therapy, you can be assured you’re in good hands with Specialised Hand Therapy Services. 🤲
Dr Nathan Stewart - Specialist Plastic Surgeon is currently in the USA and attended the Mayoclinic Controversies in Wrist Surgery 2019 conference at the weekend to further his knowledge in disorders of the wrist and distal radioulnar joint. In addition, he will be working closely with the hand and wrist unit this week to learn further from their team.
08/05/2019
Our team are at the WorkCover WA 2019 Conference this week as part of our commitment to improving the awareness and understanding of hand injuries.
HANDOC is our 24/7 emergency and elective hand trauma service, owned and operated by the Western Australian Plastic Surgery Centre's 7 Specialist Plastic Surgeons.
Pictured (left to right): Lauren (HANDOC Nurse), Claire (HANDOC Business Manager), Andrea (HANDOC Communications Coordinator)
01/05/2019
Our surgeons are committed to improving the awareness and understanding of hand injuries. Each of our surgeons is involved in training other medical professionals, ranging from both undergraduate and postgraduate students through to GP's and trainee surgeons.
Our surgeons have conducted training sessions at a number of hospitals in both the Perth metro area and wider WA, providing support for rural locations.
If you are interested in having one of our surgeons present to your team of medical professionals for training purposes or otherwise, please contact our HANDOC Communications Coordinator on 9380 0333.
We have a range of educational topics relating to hand injuries and treatment that we can cover. If you have an alternative requirement please call us to discuss.
Our sessions range from a basic 1 hour presentation on hand injuries to a 2 hour interactive workshop, covering specific techniques.
We publish newsletters throughout the year featuring case studies on some major hand injuries and the treatment by our Specialist Plastic Surgeons. Click below for the latest edition, or subscribe and we will send the next edition direct to your inbox.
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HANDOC was established in 2008 in response to the increasing number of hand injuries in Western Australia.
HANDOC incorporates the largest group of specialist hand surgeons in Western Australia. Our doctors are all Specialist Plastic Surgeons who hold consultant positions in Western Australia’s major hospitals and offer a complete surgery solution for workplace upper limb injuries.
One telephone number offers total care when it comes to hand injuries. ‘1300 HANDOC’ puts an individual directly through to a specialist hand surgeon or nurse, where they or their medical provider can discuss the best course of action for a specific injury.
HANDOC can also arrange immediate transportation in the Perth metropolitan area to a private hospital where injury appropriate management can be implemented immediately. As a result, patients are managed by a hand surgery specialist immediately rather than facing potential delays in an emergency department.
HANDOC surgeons are supported by an in-house team of nurses and provide patients with access to independent hand therapists and occupational physicians. HANDOC’s focus is on reducing lost time injuries and returning patients back to work as soon as medically feasible.
HANDOC prides itself on providing prompt and comprehensive communication to everyone affected by a hand injury. This includes not only the patient, but also the employer, the insurance agency and the referring medical practitioner. We believe that good communication helps reduce the impact of hand and wrist injuries on everyone concerned.
HANDOC is a completely independent service. We have established relationships with hand therapy and occupational physicians to whom we refer patients for rehabilitation and assessment, however we have no ownership or commercial interests in these parties. Our principal focus is providing hand injury triage advice and specialist hand surgery. We have established protocols that allow referrers, employers and insurers to indicate their provider preferences for managing post-operative rehabilitation, return to work programs and final impairment assessment for patients.
