for physicians
This page is designed for GPs and other specialists who refer patients to A/Prof Homi Zargar. It outlines the scope of urological oncology, robotic and general urology services available, as well as how we communicate back regarding your patient’s care.
Homi is happy to provide second opinions, review complex cases and participate in multidisciplinary management. If you have particular reporting preferences or follow-up requirements, please include these in your referral so we can tailor our communication to your practice.
A/Prof Homi Zargar consults at multiple convenient locations in Melbourne. The best contact details for him are 1 300 927 427 or admin@homizargar.com.au.
Please see below relevant information for physicians including a comprehensive list of procedures Doctor Zargar performs.
URGENT REFERRALS
For urgent referrals please contact Doctor Zargar directly on 1 300 927 427 . Doctor Zargar provides urgent fast-tracked appointments for patients with confirmed or strongly suspected diagnosis of urological cancer. He will do everything possible to see your patient promptly. If you would like to discuss a specific case, please contact the office and we will arrange for Homi to speak with you in person.
PATIENT CARE
You can expect the very best in patient care from Doctor Zargar. Homi will discuss the health condition with the patient and relatives in details in a plane language and in an effective manner. He provides ample opportunity for answering question and will formulate a plan of action individualised to the patient and his condition based on latest developments in the field. When indicated, Homi will provide you with a follow up phone call to update you about the status of your patient. In the setting of the diagnosis of cancer, the patient is always discussed in the multi-disciplinary forum and appropriate consultations with the other members of team, including medical and radiation oncologist, other urologists and allied health team are arranged.
For patients with urological malignancy, Homi is happy to provide second opinion as requested.
REFERRER FOLLOW UP
Doctor Zargar will provide a detailed report to your office regarding your patient's progress. If you have any special reporting requirements please indicate these in your referral letter.
Urological Oncology AND ROBOTIC SURGICAL PROCEDURES
Prostate cancer
prostate biopsy, robotic prostatectomy, robotic salvage lymph node dissection
Urothelial cancer
Bladder
cystoscopy, endoscopic tumor resection, robotic radical cystectomy and urinary diversion (ileal conduit and neobladder)
Kidney
pyeloscopy, endoscopic laser resection, robotic nephro-ureterectomy
Kidney cancer
robotic partial nephrectomy, laparoscopic radical nephrectomy, open nephrectomy
Testicular and penile cancer
orchidectomy, retroperitoneal lymph node dissection, partial and radical penectomy
Robotic adrenalectomy
Robotic ureteric surgery including pyeloplasty, ureteric re-implantation
Robotic simple prostatectomy
General UrologICAL PROCEDURES
Flexible cystoscopy
Transrectal, transperineal and MRI guided prostate biopsy
Transurethral Resection of Prostate (TURP)
Renal stone surgery
Penile and scrotal surgery
Would you like to discuss allied partnership with Doctor Zargar?
Please contact Doctor Zargar directly on (03) 9421 6425 or admin@homizargar.com.au or complete the online form below: