Contact Dr Ales Aliashkevich Personalised Access
Schedule your appointment at the most convenient location, with comprehensive treatment planning and multidisciplinary care coordination. Multiple consulting locations throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria ensure convenient access regardless of geographic location.
Melbourne & Victoria
Comprehensive Coverage
10+ Locations
Primary practice in Surrey Hills with secondary locations across Eastern, Southern, Western, Northern Melbourne and regional Victoria for maximum accessibility.
Routine Scheduling
Efficient Booking
2–4 Weeks
Routine consultations typically scheduled within 2–4 weeks of initial contact. Patients with acute clinical concerns or progressive neurological symptoms receive priority scheduling.
Comprehensive Assessment
Evidence-Based Care
Thorough Review
Initial consultations include detailed imaging analysis, clinical examination, and collaborative discussion of all treatment options tailored to your individual circumstances.
Practice Locations and AccessibilityComprehensive Coverage
Multiple consulting locations throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria ensure that patients have convenient access regardless of geographic location. This accessibility is particularly important for patients undergoing comprehensive assessment prior to major surgical decisions.
miNEURO Consulting Suites, Surrey Hills
The primary practice location functions as the headquarters for Dr Aliashkevich's practice. This facility is equipped with comprehensive assessment capabilities and optimal access for patient coordination.
Facsimile: 03 9923 6688
Secure referral portal: Healthlink mineuros
Secondary Locations Across Melbourne and Victoria
Personalised Location Selection
Rather than assigning all patients to a single location, the practice coordinates with each patient to identify the most convenient and accessible facility based on residential location, work location, public transport access, parking requirements, and appointment timing preferences. This personalised approach recognises that appointment accessibility directly influences whether patients can engage meaningfully in the consultation process.
Appointment SchedulingBooking Your Consultation
Initial Contact and Scheduling
Appointments are scheduled by telephoning the practice at 03 9008 4200. Practice coordinators speak directly with prospective patients to discuss appointment preferences, available times, location selection, and preliminary questions.
Call to ScheduleScheduling Timeframe
Routine Consultations
Typically scheduled within 2–4 weeks of initial contact
Urgent Cases
Patients with acute clinical concerns or progressive neurological symptoms may receive earlier scheduling based on clinical urgency assessment
Comprehensive Assessment
Initial consultations include detailed imaging review, thorough clinical examination, and collaborative discussion of all treatment options tailored to your individual circumstances and goals.
Preparing for Your Consultation
To maximise the value of the consultation appointment, patients should prepare the following:
Insurance and Payment InformationUnderstanding Coverage Options
Patients in Australia have several pathways for financing spine surgery, depending on their insurance status and circumstances. Understanding these options prior to consultation facilitates better treatment planning and decision-making.
Select Coverage Type
Private Health Insurance
Hospital and surgical services generally well covered
Patients require valid hospital insurance with no current waiting periods. Most private health insurance policies cover hospital and surgical services but typically exclude or provide limited coverage for out-of-hospital specialist consultation fees.
Hospital and surgical services are generally well covered by private health insurance, meaning the health fund contributes substantially toward hospital accommodation, surgical theatre costs, and anaesthetic services. The health fund does not typically contribute toward specialist consultation fees.
A "gap" exists between the amount the health fund contributes and the specialist's actual fee. This gap is the patient's responsibility. Consultation fees for Dr Aliashkevich's specialist assessment vary depending on complexity and duration but typically range from $250–$400 for initial consultation. The health fund does not contribute to this amount.
Some private health insurers require pre-authorisation or pre-approval prior to the initial specialist consultation. Patients should confirm this with their health fund before scheduling if unsure of requirements.
Understanding the Consultation ProcessWhat Patients Should Know
The consultation for motion-preserving spine surgery differs in scope and depth from routine specialist appointments. Rather than brief assessments focused on a single intervention, the initial consultation typically involves comprehensive diagnostic review, biomechanical analysis, detailed discussion of all treatment options, and collaborative decision-making based on evidence and individual patient factors.
Duration and Scope
Initial consultations typically include spinal pathology evaluation and detailed treatment discussion
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Assessment Components
The consultation process comprises several integrated components, each contributing to an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment recommendation.
Clinical History and Symptom Assessment
A detailed history documents the onset and progression of symptoms, characteristics of pain or neurological symptoms, previous treatments attempted and their duration and effectiveness, impact on occupational capacity and quality of life, and relevant medical conditions affecting treatment suitability.
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Physical Examination
Comprehensive physical examination includes neurological assessment (strength testing, sensation evaluation, reflex assessment), range of motion evaluation, functional movement assessment, and assessment of pain patterns with specific movements.
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Imaging Review and Interpretation
Rather than accepting imaging reports in isolation, detailed review of actual imaging studies occurs during consultation. This includes analysis of MRI, CT, and dynamic X-ray imaging.
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Treatment Option Discussion
All treatment options—continued conservative management, fusion surgery, and disc replacement/arthroplasty—are discussed with evidence-based information regarding outcomes, risks, and long-term consequences.
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Biomechanical Analysis
For patients considering motion-preserving surgery, discussion includes explanation of biomechanical principles underlying the recommendation—why preserving motion benefits specific patient presentations.
Treatment Recommendation and Planning
Following comprehensive assessment, a specific treatment recommendation is provided with detailed explanation of the rationale underlying that recommendation.
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The Goal of Your Consultation
The discussion emphasises that different treatment approaches suit different patient presentations and that "best treatment" varies based on individual circumstances. This historical information provides essential context for correlating imaging findings with clinical presentation—a critical step in diagnostic accuracy.
The Comprehensive AssessmentWhat Happens During Your Consultation
The consultation represents a detailed, collaborative assessment designed to establish an accurate diagnosis, understand your specific concerns and priorities, review all treatment options, and develop an individualised treatment plan.
Initial Assessment Phase
Approximately 15 Minutes
The consultation begins with a welcoming discussion designed to establish rapport and understand the patient as an individual rather than as a clinical diagnosis. The clinician inquires about current concerns, questions, and priorities for the consultation.
Specialised Consultation ServicesBeyond Standard Assessment
In addition to routine consultations for new patients, the practice offers several specialised consultation services tailored to specific patient needs and circumstances.
Professional Inquiries
Referring physicians seeking urgent consultation regarding complex cases have direct access to the practice.
Motion-Preserving Surgery Expertise
Dr Aliashkevich's practice focuses on motion-preserving surgical techniques, with extensive experience across multiple procedure types.
Key Features
Travel and Accommodation SupportAssistance for Regional and Interstate Patients
Patients from regional Victoria or interstate locations benefit from practice support in coordinating appointments and travel logistics. Our team is dedicated to making your journey as smooth as possible.
Location and Appointment Coordination
For patients travelling from regional areas, practice coordinators assist by:
Accommodation Recommendations
For patients requiring accommodation near consultation or surgical facilities:
Preoperative Preparation
For patients proceeding to surgery, practice coordinators assist with:
Telehealth Consultations
For patients unable to attend in-person appointments, telehealth consultations are available for:
Important Note on Telehealth
Telehealth is not appropriate for initial diagnostic evaluation (which requires detailed physical examination and imaging review) but facilitates ongoing care for patients at geographic distance.
Service Area
Melbourne Metropolitan Area
10+ consulting locations
Regional Victoria
Sunbury and coordination for other regional areas
Interstate Consultations
Telehealth for follow-up; initial assessment typically requires in-person attendance
Need Assistance?
Our practice coordinators are available to help with travel and accommodation planning.
03 9008 4200Urgent and After-Hours SupportWhen Immediate Clinical Concerns Arise
Patients with urgent clinical concerns have access to urgent assessment and guidance. Understanding when to seek emergency care versus routine follow-up ensures appropriate responses to post-operative concerns.
Postoperative Complications
Requiring urgent evaluation
Patients experiencing complications in the immediate postoperative period (first few weeks after surgery) have direct access to the surgical team through hospital coordination. Serious concerns include:
Important: These complications require urgent evaluation and typically necessitate emergency department assessment or hospital readmission rather than routine office consultation.
Routine Post-operative Concerns
Patients with post-operative concerns that are not immediately life-threatening but warrant prompt assessment contact the practice directly.
03 9008 4200
Urgent appointments typically available within 1–2 business days
Professional Inquiries
Referring physicians seeking urgent consultation regarding complex cases have direct access to the practice by telephone, with urgent calls prioritised.
03 9008 4200
Urgent calls prioritised for referring physicians
When to Seek Emergency Care
In these cases, proceed directly to your nearest hospital emergency department.
Beginning Your JourneyStep-by-Step Process
From initial contact to consultation and beyond, here's what to expect at each stage of your journey with our practice.
Initial Contact
Step 1 of 6
The journey begins with a phone call to 03 9008 4200. Practice coordinators answer questions regarding:
What Happens at This Step
Ready to Begin?
Take the first step by contacting our practice to schedule your consultation.
03 9008 4200Practice CommitmentPatient-Centred Care
Several core principles guide the practice's approach to patient care, ensuring that every interaction is grounded in respect, transparency, and evidence-based medicine.
Shared Decision-Making
Treatment decisions reflect collaboration between clinician expertise and patient values.
Evidence-Based Practice
All treatment recommendations are grounded in current literature and clinical evidence.
Individual Variation Recognition
Patients are recognised as individuals with unique anatomies, medical histories, and life circumstances.
Realistic Expectation Setting
Patients are provided with realistic rather than idealised expectations for outcomes.
Transparency in All Aspects
Costs, complication risks, insurance coverage, and all other relevant information are discussed transparently.
Our Promise to You
The practice is committed to ensuring that every patient has the information, understanding, and support needed to make informed decisions about spinal care that align with individual values, priorities, and life circumstances.
Patients are encouraged to approach the consultation as a collaborative conversation rather than a passive receipt of recommendations. Preparing questions in advance, bringing relevant medical records, and thoughtfully considering all information presented serve to optimise the value of the consultation experience.
Core Philosophy
"The decision to pursue major spine surgery represents a significant commitment reflecting careful deliberation between patient and clinician. The consultation process is designed to facilitate this deliberation by providing comprehensive information, detailed assessment, and collaborative discussion."
Contact Summary
Key information at a glance for scheduling your consultation.
Appointment Scheduling
03 9008 4200
Telephone
Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
Office Hours
2–6 weeks from initial contact
Routine Scheduling
Urgent cases: Priority scheduling based on clinical need
Primary Practice Location
miNEURO Consulting Suites
Suite 4, Ground Floor, 619 Canterbury Road, SURREY HILLS VIC 3127
Adjacent to Surrey Hills railway station; on-street and off-street parking available
Secondary Locations: 10+ locations across Melbourne metropolitan area and regional Victoria
Services Available
Insurance Accepted
Service Area
• Melbourne metropolitan area
• Regional Victoria
• Interstate consultations available (telehealth for follow-up; initial assessment typically requires in-person attendance)
This contact information is current as of January 2026. Patients are advised to contact the practice directly at 03 9008 4200 to confirm specific details regarding locations, hours, insurance acceptance, or any other information that may have changed since publication.