For referring GPs & specialists

Refer to Dr de Hoog

FRACS (Orth)-qualified orthopaedic surgeon in Townsville. Rooms contact your patient directly within 3 business days.

Referral pathway

01

Send your referral

Email or fax. Include relevant history, imaging, and your patient's contact details.

02

Patient consulted

Dr de Hoog reviews the patient, discusses management options, and arranges any necessary imaging.

03

Clinic letter to you

A detailed clinic letter is sent back to you following consultation and after any procedures.

Referral details

Addressed to
Dr Jonathon de Hoog
MBBS, FRACS (Orth)
Provider number
298602QA
Practice
Aspire Orthopaedics
Phone
07 4426 1099
Hours
Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-4:00pm

Scope of practice

Hip

  • Hip osteoarthritis — total hip replacement
  • Hip pain with failed conservative management
  • Hip resurfacing (younger, active patients)
  • Revision hip arthroplasty
  • Post-operative review of hip arthroplasty
Hip procedures →

Knee

  • Knee osteoarthritis — total knee replacement
  • Knee pain with failed conservative management
  • Revision knee arthroplasty
  • Post-operative review of knee arthroplasty
Knee procedures →

Hand & Wrist

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Trigger finger
  • Dupuytren's disease
  • Thumb base (CMC) arthritis
  • Wrist ligament injuries (TFCC, SL)
  • Distal radius, scaphoid & hand fractures
  • Tendon and nerve injuries
  • Ganglion excision
Hand & wrist procedures →

NQ Hand Care Clinic

Co-located hand & wrist clinic

A hand and wrist clinic at the same North Ward location. NQHCC leads the conservative management pathway — hand therapy, plastering, and ongoing care — for cases that don't require surgery. The referral relationship runs in both directions between Aspire Orthopaedics and NQHCC.

Visit NQHCC website ↗

Send a referral today

Email or fax. GP referrals are valid for 12 months.