FAQs.

It is a requirement that you bring with you:

1. A referral letter
2. Your Medicare card
3. Insurance information
4. Previous imaging (e.g. x-rays, CTs, MRIs)
5. Copies of medical notes and operation records if you have had prior treatment elsewhere
6. A list of all medications that you are currently taking

Interventional radiology is a subspecialty within radiology where specialists use their imaging and technical skills to perform minimally invasive treatments for a range of conditions. Their extensive training in both image interpretation and interventional procedures ensures treatment is provided in the safest way possible, minimising pain and post-procedure recovery time.

Interventional neuroradiologists use minimally invasive techniques to diagnose and treat blood vessel conditions of the brain, head & neck and spine. Using endovascular techniques, the need for open surgery can often be avoided. Interventional neuroradiologists have completed extensive post-fellowship subspecialty training to ensure these procedures are performed in the safest way possible. Common conditions they treat include cerebral aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, arteriovenous fistulae as well as many other vascular diseases.

Procedure times vary depending on the type of procedure being performed. As a general guideline for some of the procedures that Dr McConnell performs*:

• Cerebral angiogram: 1 hour
• Cerebral aneurysm coiling: 1½ – 3 hours
• Carotid stent insertion: 1½ – 2 hours
• Varicocele embolisation: 1 hour
• Ovarian vein embolisation: 1 hour

*Times are approximate.

Dr McConnell will be able to provide you with a better estimate of procedure time during your consultation.

Dr McConnell aims to ensure patients are as comfortable as possible during their procedure. Local anaesthesia, conscious sedation and general anaesthesia are all available depending on the procedure being performed.

Yes. Our Manly and Penrith rooms are easily accessible for those with wheelchairs or prams.