Patient Resources/ Links

Here we provide links to 3rd party websites that may prove of interest to assist our valued patients. Colorectal cancer resources Cancer Council SA – The Cancer Council, together with volunteers, supporters, stakeholders and staff, are committed to reducing the impact of cancer on individuals and the community, and to lessening the burden for people affected by cancer. Bowel Cancer AustrRead More…

Online Booking

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Information

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Conditions

General surgical conditionsColorectal cancerOther colorectal conditionsConditions of the anus Read More…

Your colonoscopy/ gastroscopy

Click here for Bowel Preparation Instructions What is a colonoscopy/ gastroscopy? Colonoscopy and gastroscopy are commonly performed procedures used to examine the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract. Colonoscopes/ gastroscopes are long flexible fibre-optic instruments with a small lens on the tip. In colonoscopy, the colonoscope is passed through the anus and guided around Read More…

Your operation

Most patients are admitted to the hospital on the day of surgery. Admission and fasting times will be advised in the few days proceeding your procedure. The time of admission will vary depending on the expected time for commencement of your surgery. Patients having anorectal or colonic surgery may require some form of bowel preparation. This may involve an enema on admission to hospital. PatiRead More…

Patient Information Privacy Statement

Due to Privacy Legislation, we require your consent to collect personal information. This practice collects your information in order to identify your medical record and provide an accurate, quality health service. This means that we will use the information you provide in the following ways: Administrative purposes in running a specialist medical practice: including pre-operative and post-opeRead More…

Your appointment

What to bring and what to expect. Referral (from general practitioner or other specialists)Test results – Such as:Imaging – X-rays, CT scans etcBlood testsRecords of previous procedures (endoscopy/ colonoscopy, surgery)A list of medicationsMedicare cardPrivate Health Insurance details Dr Kozman will discuss your condition and concerns. He may be required to perform a physical examination asRead More…

Make an appointment

We understand prompt access to our services is most important to you. Please book a consultation with Dr Kozman using the form below. Our staff will contact you to confirm the details. Telehealth (video/phone consultation) is now available. Read More…

General practitioner referral

SurgerySA understands prompt access to our services is most important to our General Practitioners. Please submit a direct online referral using the form below. Please call us on (08) 7200 3454 if you need to discuss a patient urgently. Read More…

About Dr Mathew A. Kozman

Dr Mathew A. Kozman is a Colorectal and General Surgeon appointed at the Lyell McEwin and Modbury Hospitals, in the Northern suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia. Dr Kozman specialises in minimally invasive surgery for colorectal and general surgical conditions. Dr Kozman graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) in 2004, a Bachelor of Medicine and SurgRead More…

Our contacts and locations

Contact us Phone: (08) 7200 3454 Fax: (08) 7444 5052 Email: reception@surgerysa.com.au Mail: 13/ 183 Tynte Street, North Adelaide, SA 5006 You can perform the following from this website: Submit a general enquiry Request an appointment for consultation with Dr Kozman General practitioners may submit a direct referral Request a Direct Access Gastrointestinal ProcedureRead More…

Fees, payment and insurance

Clinic consultations You will be required to pay for your consultation on the day of your appointment. Our initial consultation fee is $200 and subsequent consultations are charged at $105. We offer reduced fees for those on aged pension being initial consultation fee of $160 and subsequent consultations charged at $80. Fees may be discounted further on a discretionary basis. TherRead More…

Laparoscopy

Please click on the link below to access an approved patient information sheet on laparoscopy from: Health Direct
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Direct Access Gastrointestinal Scope Procedures (Endoscopy/ Colonoscopy)

What is Direct Access Endoscopy/ Colonoscopy? Dr Kozman offers Direct Access Endoscopy/ Colonoscopy to eligible patients. This is a service which has been developed to provide direct and prompt access for patients requiring gastrointestinal scope procedures. How can General Practitioners refer a patient? Referral for this service can be made by: Completion and electronic Read More…