Noosa Specialist Sports Medicine
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Private Practice Medical Specialist, Sports Medicine
Noosa Specialist Sports Medicine provides specialist Sport and Exercise Medicine care led by Dr Kimberley Wells, MBBS FACSEP, a Fellow of the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians.
Sport and Exercise Physicians are consultant specialist doctors trained under the auspices of the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians (ACSEP). They diagnose and manage musculoskeletal injury and medical conditions related to physical activity, without surgery.
Patients of all ages and all activity levels are seen. You do not need to play sport to be seen at this clinic.
Services offered:
Assessment and diagnosis of musculoskeletal injury
- Acute injury, including knee, ankle, shoulder and hip
- Tendinopathy and overuse injury
- Bone stress injury
- Osteoarthritis and joint pain
- Back and neck pain
- Injury in children and adolescents
Specialist imaging referral
- MRI, CT, ultrasound and X-ray requested where clinically indicated
- As a consultant physician, MRI can be requested for any patient regardless of age
Injection therapy
- Landmark-guided corticosteroid and local anaesthetic injection
- Joint aspiration
Concussion
- Assessment and management of sport-related concussion
- Graduated return to play and return to learn
- Baseline screening
Exercise prescription
- Exercise as treatment for chronic disease
- Return to sport and activity planning
- Load management
Other services
- Work-related injury assessment and management (WorkCover Queensland)
- Female athlete health, including RED-s and bone health
- Coordination of care with physiotherapy, allied health and orthopaedic surgery
Referrals are welcome from general practitioners, physiotherapists, allied health practitioners and medical specialists. A referral is not required to be seen, but a doctor's referral is needed to claim a Medicare rebate. Bulk billing is not available.
Appointments by phone on (07) 5415 0428.
Contact Details
Noosa Civic Medihub, Level 1, 26 Eenie Creek Road, Noosaville, QLD 4566
Noosa Specialist Sports Medicine is located in the new Noosa Civic Medihub, near Pillow Talk. There is free, on-site, undercover and outdoor parking. Either catch the lift to Level 1, or take the stairs just near Sunshine Coast Radiology. Noosa SSM is in the same rooms as Sunshine Coast Orthopaedic Group and Fortius Allied Health. For any assistance in finding the clinic, please call our friendly staff.
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Call for further information. Hours of operation maybe subject to change.
Eligibility
Referral required.
Appointment required.
Waiting list.
General Practitioner & Health Professional
Patients of all ages and all activity levels are seen. You do not need to play sport to be seen at this clinic.
A referral is not required to be seen. A referral from a general practitioner or specialist is required to claim a Medicare rebate.
WorkCover Queensland patients are accepted with a current claim number and a referral. Queensland workers may choose their own treating specialist.
Appointments are triaged on clinical urgency. Please advise at the time of booking if the presentation is acute.
Charges and Fees
Private
Call to discuss prior to making appointment
Private billing applies. Bulk billing is not available.
Payment is required on the day of consultation, by EFTPOS, credit card or cash. Where a valid referral is held, the Medicare rebate is claimed on the patient's behalf and paid directly into their nominated bank account.
Fees vary by appointment type and length. Please contact the clinic on (07) 5415 0428 for current fees.
WorkCover Queensland patients with an accepted claim are billed directly to the insurer.
Accessibility and Special Requirements
- Accessible building
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
Female and male staff available
Sport and exercise medicine. Non-surgical orthopaedic and musculoskeletal medicine. Acute and chronic injury. Knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, back and neck. Tendinopathy and overuse injury. Bone stress injury. Osteoarthritis. Concussion assessment and management, including return to learn and return to sport. Adolescent and paediatric sport injury. Female athlete health and relative energy deficiency in sport. Exercise prescription for chronic disease. Work related injury and WorkCover Queensland.