The absolute best way to get to a good doc is to be referred by a good doc. If that had not happened for me...it would all still be 'in my head'. I was referred to a neurologlist, and the cardiologist who referred me, literally had to beg...had to make several phone calls...and it still took 6 weeks to get in...originally it was to take 6 months, then went down to 3 months...then I called and told them I thought I would croak by then, so they got me in. Obviously, I did not croak...that was more than 3 years ago.

I agree with kmeb, you want the doc to be your doc...students can watch and come in, but not case manage. Now and then students come in, but usually, I do get my doc to myself, and they are available to me, will call me and they collaborate on my case. They listen to what I have to say, and if I am off base they tell me why...if I am on or near target, they follow up on what I present to them. Some days they are busy and I don't get the time I would like, other times, they spend more time with me than they have to spend.

If every one got this level of care, we would have fewer disgruntled patients...that said, I still have unresolved issues such as pain.

It sounds like you need some one to remediate a procedure that went poorly...so you need some one who is willing to do that. Don't speak any ill of any previous physician or it is an immediate red flag to the new physician.

I have no idea how things work in Australia. I wish I could help. Perhaps other from down under, can help with your questions about good facilities.