MBBS FRACS (Orthopaedics) FAOrthA
Dr Mike Selby specializes in the management of Paediatric and Adult Spinal Conditions, including complex conditions such as Scoliosis, Kyphoisis, Spondylolisthesis and Spinal Trauma. He completed his medical school and post-graduate training in Orthopaedic Surgery in Adelaide before undertaking the Neuro-Orthopaedic Spinal Fellowship based at The Royal Adelaide Hospital. He then persued further Fellowship training in Canada in both Paediatric Spinal and Orthopaedic Surgery at British Columbia Children’s Hospital, and in Adult Spinal Surgery at Vancouver General Hospital. Upon returning to South Australia, Dr Selby commenced private practice at the Adelaide Spine Clinic and continued his roles as Visiting Medical Specialist in the public sector at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital until June 2021.
Areas of Interest
Paediatric Scoliosis and Kyphosis
Paediatric Spondylolisthesis
Adult Scoliosis and Kyphosis
Adult Spondylolisthesis
Spinal Trauma and Fractures
Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
Adult Lumbar Spine
Adult Cervical Spine
Current Appointments
Private Hospital Appointment
Spinal and Orthopaedic Surgeon
Calvary Wakefield Hospital
Adelaide, SA
Private Hospital Appointment
Spinal and Orthopaedic Surgeon
The Memorial Hospital
North Adelaide, SA
Private Hospital Appointment
Spinal and Orthopaedic Surgeon
St Andrew’s Hospital
Adelaide, SA
University Appointment
Associate Clinical Lecturer
Discipline of Orthopaedics and Trauma
The University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA
Past Appointments
Public Hospital Appointment
Visiting Medical Specialist (to June 2021)
Spinal Injuries Unit, Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Adelaide, SA
Public Hospital Appointment
Visiting Medical Specialist (to June 2021)
Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Woodville South, SA
Public Hospital Appointment
Visiting Medical Specialist (July 2011 to June 2018)
Department of Orthopaedics
Women’s and Children’s Hospital
Adelaide, SA
Memberships
Member
Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
AO Spine
Australian Medical Association
Fellow
Australian Orthopaedic Association
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Fellowships
2012 – Paediatric Spinal and Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship
Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics
British Columbia Children’s Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
2012 – AO Spine Fellowship
Adult Spine Unit, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of British Columbia
Vancouver General Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
2010 – 2011 – Neuro-Orthopaedic Spinal Fellowship
Spinal Injuries Unit, Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma
Royal Adelaide Hospital, St Andrew’s Hospital and Women’s and Children’s Hospital
Adelaide, SA
Awards
2011 – DePuy Spine Clinical Bursary
Spine Society of Australia
2006 – Richard Taunton Southwood Orthopaedic Research Prize
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Flinders University, South Australia
Private Rooms
Adelaide Spine Clinic
267 Melbourne Street
North Adelaide, SA, 5006
Phone: 08 8118 6300
Fax: 08 7127 2045
Email: drmikeselby@spine.com.au
Fee Structure
My Personal Message Regarding Fees:
I am aware that seeing a Spinal Surgeon is expensive! The reality is that many Spinal conditions do not require surgery. If you are concerned about the cost it is vital to discuss with your GP the options available to you, and the need for a surgical opinion. I am in regular contact with many of my referring doctors and can provide advice easily via email or phone to your GP or specialist. For patients who are not privately insured I consult in the Public Hospital system at the Royal Adelaide Hospital (Adult Spine) and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (Adult Spine), and a referral can be sent to these hospitals from your GP
Please be aware that I do not currently charge gaps for operative surgical and percutaneous procedures including epidural injections, facet denervation and discography covered under your Private Health, Worker Compensation or DVA coverage.
For consultations, my fees are based on recommended rates provided by the Australian Medical Association (AMA) of which I am a member. When it was introduced in 1984 the Medicare rebate covered 85 per cent of AMA fees but the government has tried to contain health costs by failing to index the rebate to inflation. Unfortunately this results in out of pocket expenses for this part of your care. There is a partial medicare rebate for all outpatient consultations and these are detailed below but this is not covered by your Private Health provider, although may be covered by Workcover or DVA.
Patients with an accepted Workcover claim may have an initial specialist assessment with Dr Catherine Cartwright, Dr Simon Sandler or another Orthopaedic or Rehabilitation specialist. I do not routinely accept initial Workcover referrals, however, if your general practioner believes you need urgent surgical attention please ask them to discuss your case with me. My personal assistant will be happy to discuss any costs with you.
I do not perform medico-legal assessments, third party claims, or percentage impairment reports.
General Information
Fees must be paid in full on the day of consultation via EFTPOS, Cash or Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard)
Initial consultation are 30 minutes and cost is based the referring doctor. As many patients have already paid gaps to see other specialists the fee for a specialist referral is lower. Follow-up consultations are typically 15 minutes.
Initial Consultation:
GP referral – $230.00 Medicare rebate $72.75 Out of pocket expense = $157.25
Specialist referral – $160.00 Medicare rebate $72.75 Out of pocket expense = $87.25
Child (under 19) – $160.00 Medicare rebate $72.75 Out of pocket expense = $87.25
Follow-up:
All patients – $70.00 Medicare rebate $56.55 Out of pocket expense = $13.45
Get in contact
To get in contact with Dr Selby at Adelaide Spine Clinic:
Phone: 08 8118 6300
Fax: 08 7127 2045
Email: drmikeselby@spine.com.au
Address:
267 Melbourne Street
North Adelaide, SA 5006