Appointments
Appointments with Andy Thompson
Consulting location from January 2027: Bowen Specialist Centre, 98 Churchill Drive, Crofton Downs, Wellington.
Andy’s Wellington practice will include primary (first-time) and revision hip and knee replacement, general hip and knee problems, and knee sports injuries. The clinic can help arrange appointments for ACC-covered hip and knee injuries.
For appointments funded by ACC or private health insurance, you’ll need a referral from your GP, physiotherapist or another clinician. If you’re funding the appointment yourself, without ACC or insurance funding, please contact the clinic to discuss whether a self-referral is suitable.
For clinical referrals and documents, see referral routes and protected email. For appointment enquiries, use the enquiry form or phone 04 242 0909.
What to expect
Getting in touch
Contact the clinic with your referral or enquiry.
Before your visit
Use the checklist below to prepare for your appointment.
At your consultation
Andy will ask about your symptoms, examine the relevant area and review any available imaging.
Next steps
Andy will explain the options and discuss what to do next.
Consulting location from January 2027
Level G, Bowen Specialist Centre
98 Churchill Drive, Crofton Downs
Wellington 6035
Andy will consult from the Wellington Orthopaedic & Sports Surgeons (WOSS) rooms.
Preparing for your appointment
- Bring a list of medications and allergies.
- Bring relevant letters and imaging reports, or tell the clinic where and when your scans were performed.
- If applicable, have your ACC claim number, date of injury and relevant ACC correspondence, or your insurance details, available.
- For a previous joint replacement, bring any operation notes or implant information you have.
- You are welcome to bring a support person. Please tell the clinic about any access or support needs when enquiring.
Imaging before your visit
After reviewing your referral, Andy may arrange relevant X-rays or scans before your appointment. The radiology provider may contact you directly to book these. Having imaging ready can help make the most of your consultation and reduce extra visits.
Patient information guides
The guides provide general information and can help you prepare questions for your consultation. Andy will explain the options for your condition and discuss any surgery and recovery plan in the context of your health and goals.
Hip replacement
Knee replacement
Revision hip replacement
Revision knee replacement
Meniscal tears
ACL injuries
Kneecap dislocation and instability
After your appointment
Andy may recommend treatment without surgery, further tests, injections, rehabilitation, monitoring or surgery where clinically appropriate. His advice takes account of your symptoms, examination findings, scans, general health and what you hope to achieve.
Preparing for surgery
If your surgery has been booked or is being arranged, use the information for the hospital named in your booking. Follow the instructions from your surgeon, anaesthetist and hospital. If the hospital has not yet been confirmed, contact the clinic before completing forms.
Bowen Hospital
Wakefield Hospital
Hospital links open in a new tab.
After your surgery
Follow the discharge instructions given to you by Andy and your hospital team. Advice about your wound, medicines, activity and rehabilitation will depend on your operation and individual recovery.
Follow-up appointments
The clinic will book your postoperative follow-up appointments. If you need to change an appointment or check the details, please call 04 242 0909.
Wound concerns
Call the clinic promptly if you notice increasing redness, warmth, swelling or pain around your wound, new or persistent leakage, unpleasant discharge, the wound opening, a fever or feeling unwell.
Do not wait for your next booked appointment.
If you cannot reach the surgical team, use the contact instructions from your hospital or seek prompt assessment from your GP or an urgent care service. Go to an emergency department if symptoms are severe or worsening. For urgent concerns, call rather than email.
Urgent help: New calf pain or swelling needs urgent medical assessment. Call 111 for an ambulance if you have chest pain, sudden difficulty breathing, collapse or severe bleeding that will not stop.
Bowen Hospital wound-care information (PDF) (opens in a new tab).
Appointment enquiries
Contact the clinic with non-urgent questions about your appointment or referral.
