Everything you need to fill in, print or bring, in the order you will need it: before your consultation, before surgery, for your hospital admission and after your operation.
In short: Before your first consultation you need a GP referral and a completed new patient form, which Dr Kumar’s team will send you when you book. Before surgery, work through the pre-surgery checklist and complete the hospital’s own admission form: Westmead Private Hospital for body contouring and any stay in hospital, or Somerset Private Hospital for day surgery. After surgery, the drain care guide and your review schedule keep your recovery on track.
Before your consultation
Dr Kumar’s team will send you the new patient form when you book. You can also download it here, print it and bring it with you.
PDF · checklistPreparing for your consultationWhat to bring, how long to allow, and the questions worth asking Dr Kumar.Download
PDF · for your GPGP referral guideGive this to your GP. It lists what the referral should record, including the Medicare criteria for surgery after weight loss.Download
A GP referral is needed for every patient. About GP referrals. If you would like an opinion before you book, you can send photos to Dr Kumar’s nursing team. Your first visit explains what happens at the consultation.
Before surgery
PDF · guideMedicines before and after surgeryWhich medicines and supplements to stop, when, and why.Download
PDF · guideMeasuring for your compression garmentStep-by-step instructions and a record sheet, so your garment fits the first time.Download
PDF · checklistSetting up for recovery at homeHelp, furniture, clothing and supplies to have ready before you go to hospital.Download
PDF · checklistChecklist for travelling patientsFor patients from interstate, overseas or a long way from Sydney.Download
Preparing for your surgery explains each step in detail, and travelling to Sydney for surgery covers planning from a distance.
Hospital admission forms
Each hospital has its own admission form, completed online through the hospital. Fill it in once your surgery is booked. You will need your Medicare card, your health fund details and the item numbers from your quote.
| Hospital | Used for | Admission form |
|---|---|---|
| Westmead Private Hospital | Body contouring after weight loss and any operation needing a stay in hospital | Online admission form (General Medical/Surgical). Complete it up to two weeks before admission. Pre-admission information. Hospital: 02 8837 9000. |
| Somerset Private Hospital, Kingswood | Day surgery | Online admission form (eAdmission). Patient information. Hospital: 02 4723 0500. |
The hospital will contact you before surgery to confirm your admission time and fasting instructions. If you are not sure which hospital you are booked into, check your quote or call Dr Kumar’s team on 1300 267 726.
Consent forms for surgery are not available here. They are completed with Dr Kumar as part of your consultations, before surgery is booked.
After surgery
PDF · cardYour review scheduleYour reviews from 7 to 10 days to 12 months, with the key dates for showering, lifting and your garment.Download
Recovering after plastic surgery explains what to expect week by week.
Breast implants
Printable information sheets for anyone with breast implants or considering breast augmentation, written by Dr Kumar. Keep them with your implant details.
Common questions about forms
Do I need to fill in a form before my first consultation?
Yes. Dr Kumar’s team will send you the new patient form when you book, or you can download it from this page and bring it with you. You also need a GP referral.
Where do I find the hospital admission form?
Each hospital has its own online form. For Westmead Private Hospital, use the hospital’s online admission form (General Medical/Surgical). For Somerset Private Hospital in Kingswood, use its eAdmission form. Both are linked on this page.
When should I complete the hospital admission form?
Once your surgery is booked, and at least two weeks before your admission where possible. You will need your Medicare card, health fund details and the item numbers from your quote.
What should my GP put in the referral?
The GP referral guide on this page lists it. For surgery after weight loss, it is especially important to record your weight history, when your weight became stable, and any rashes or infections caused by excess skin and how they were treated.
Can I see the consent form before my consultation?
Consent is completed with Dr Kumar as part of your consultations, once you have had the information about your operation and its risks, and before surgery is booked.
Are you ready to book in with Dr Kumar?
