Dr James Yu

02 9128 2288 Hurstville, Darlinghurst, Randwick

Urgent Appointments Available

Electronic Referral on Specialists & Referrals Service

about Dr James Yu

Dr James Yu is an Australian trained interventional pain specialist and consultant anaesthetist.

Dr James Yu is a highly skilled Interventional Pain Specialist with approaches that have prevented the need for extensive surgery and reduced pharmacological therapy.

Dr Yu works with a diverse team of professionals offering a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care including a Rehabilitation Physician, Psychologists, Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Registered Nurse and Dietitian. For chronic pain sufferers, when non-invasive case has failed, interventional treatment options include Spinal Injection, Nerve Blocks, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injection, Radiofrequency (RF) treatment, Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS).

Languages

English
Mandarin
Cantonese
Bahasa Malaysia
Indonesia

services

Areas of Special Interest

Neuropathic pain
Complex spinal pain
Persistent postoperative pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS)
Approved medical cannabis prescriber

Consulting Locations:

Hurstville (Waratah Private Hospital)
Darlinghurst (St Vincents Clinic)
Randwick (Prince of Wales Private Hospital)
Kogarah

charges

The fee will be discussed with you when you book your appointment. If this could be settled on the day of your appointment this would be appreciated.

We electronically submit to Medicare on your behalf so the Medical rebate can be back in your bank account within days if your details are up to date with Medicare.

If you have a current Workers Compensation or motor vehicle accident insurance claim the fee may be covered by your insurer. Please be sure to obtain approval prior to attending the clinic.

credentials

Qualifications/Memberships

MD, Doctor of Medicine
Fellow, Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA)
Fellow, Faculty of Pain Medicine, Australian & New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FFPMANZCA)
Fellow, Interventional Pain Practice, World Institute of Pain (FIPP)

Specialist Training

Anaesthetic fellowship at St George Hospital, Kogarah
Pain fellowship at Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick
World Institute of Pain (FIPP) fellowship in Budapest

Referral Info

What to bring on your first visit:
1. Referral
2. Initial Appointment Patient Pain Questionnaire & Authority form (found on our website www.sydneyspinepain.com)
3. Scans, x-rays, or recent investigations & reports
4. Medicare & Private Health details OR Copy of Approval & all relevant case details if Workers Comp or CTP
Fee payable at time of appointment for all private patients
EFTPOS or Cr Card. NO Surcharge on Cr Cards