Professor Bill Walter offers telehealth orthopaedic consultations for hip and knee patients across Sydney and regional areas. Telehealth has become a permanent and valued part of orthopaedic care, providing convenient access to specialist advice without requiring a face-to-face visit.
What is a Telehealth Consultation?
A telehealth consultation is a video appointment with Professor Walter conducted via FaceTime, WhatsApp or Skype. It allows Professor Walter to discuss your symptoms, review your imaging and test results online, and advise on management — all from the comfort of your home.
When is Telehealth Appropriate?
Telehealth consultations are clinically appropriate for:
- Initial discussions about hip or knee pain
- Review of imaging results (X-rays, MRI, CT scans)
- Post-operative follow-up appointments
- Patients based in regional or rural areas
- Patients who are unwell or unable to attend in person
How to Book a Telehealth Consultation
To book a telehealth orthopaedic consultation with Professor Bill Walter in Sydney, please contact our rooms. You will need a smartphone or computer with a camera and a reliable internet connection. We can access your X-rays and pathology results online — there is no need to send hard copies in advance.
About Professor Bill Walter
Professor Bill Walter is a specialist hip and knee surgeon based at the Tom Reeve Academic Surgical Clinic, Kolling Building, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards NSW. He specialises in ceramic-on-ceramic hip resurfacing and resurfacing hip replacement for younger, active patients.
If you feel unwell, please stay home and book a telehealth appointment rather than attending our rooms.