Yes, a referral from your GP or specialist is required to book an appointment. This ensures your visit is Medicare-rebatable and allows Dr O'Donohue to coordinate care with your primary doctor.
Consultations and surgeries are performed at St Andrew’s Toowoomba Hospital. Telehealth appointments are available (where appropriate). Patients may be eligible for treatment in our Minor Procedure Room; eliminating the need for a hospital admission.
Dr O’Donohue specialises in:
Urgent referrals are prioritised. Routine appointments are generally available within 1–2 weeks. Your GP or specialist can contact the practice directly for triage. All patients are contacted within 24 hours of receipt of referral.
Yes. At Darling Downs Surgical Oncology, we believe that you should feel confident and supported in every decision, including who you're referred to after a diagnosis.
If you've received results through BreastScreen Queensland or the St Andrew’s Diagnostic Breast Clinic, you're welcome to choose Dr Peter O’Donohue and our experienced team for your medical and surgical care. We offer priority appointments, clear guidance, and compassionate support, right here in Toowoomba. A named referral is required and our team is happy to assist you - Please let our team know if you require assistance in obtaining a referral from your GP or specialist.
Patients choose Dr O’Donohue for their breast cancer care because he is a specialist surgical oncologist with advanced training dedicated to breast cancer surgery, including subspecialty training at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, one of Australia’s foremost cancer institutions. This training provided extensive experience in complex breast cancer surgery, multidisciplinary treatment planning, and modern, evidence-based techniques.
He performs all key breast cancer surgeries, including breast-conserving surgery, mastectomy, sentinel lymph node biopsy, axillary procedures, and implant based reconstruction, and collaborates closely with Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons for patients considering tissue based reconstruction.
Patients also value the timely access, coordinated care, and clear communication provided through his practice, ensuring high-quality breast cancer management close to home.
Yes. If you’ve had a skin cancer or melanoma diagnosis from MoleScan, a GP-led skin clinic, a Vectra imaging provider, or any other screening service, you are welcome to see Dr O’Donohue for specialist assessment and management.
Dr O’Donohue provides specialist surgical care for all areas of the body, including complex or cosmetically sensitive sites such as the face, scalp, ears, and neck.
You will need a referral from your GP or specialist to book an appointment. Once we receive your referral, our team will arrange a timely consultation and ensure all relevant imaging and pathology reports are forwarded to Dr O’Donohue for review.
We work closely with local GPs, skin clinics and diagnostic services to provide coordinated, specialist care for melanoma and skin cancers.
Dr O’Donohue is a specialist surgical oncologist with advanced training in managing complex, high-risk, or recurrent melanoma and skin cancers. He routinely performs surgery in challenging areas such as the face, neck, scalp, ears, and lower limbs, and is experienced in managing cases that require wider excisions, reconstructive planning, or lymph node procedures.
Patients with more intricate presentations including advanced melanoma, difficult tumour locations, or cancers that have returned after previous treatment are often referred to Dr O’Donohue for his subspecialist expertise and coordinated, multidisciplinary approach.
Yes. Dr O’Donohue provides specialist surgical care for all body sites, including high-precision areas such as the face, neck, scalp, ears, and nose, as well as the trunk and limbs. He routinely manages complex or cosmetically sensitive skin cancers and melanoma.
Our Minor Procedure Clinic allows many procedures to be completed safely and conveniently onsite.
These include:
Most procedures can be performed under local anaesthetic, without needing a hospital theatre booking.
Minor procedures incur a $250 facility fee (no Medicare rebate).
All other items — including the procedure itself, anaesthetic, and follow-up are bulk billed. Costs are always confirmed before your procedure so you know exactly what to expect.
Darling Downs Surgical Oncology
Suite 37, 280 North Street, Rockville QLD 4350
Ph: 07 4670 9697 | Email: reception@ddso.com.au
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