What does a CTP doctor actually do?

A CTP doctor assesses the injuries you sustained in a motor vehicle accident, documents the clinical findings, and issues the Certificate of Fitness that underpins your CTP claim. They understand the NSW scheme requirements and the forms, so your treatment and any work-capacity decisions are recorded correctly — and they coordinate referrals to physiotherapy, psychology, and exercise physiology where needed.

Can I just see my regular GP instead?

You can, if your GP is comfortable with CTP paperwork. Many aren't — the Certificate of Fitness, scheme correspondence, and treatment documentation are unfamiliar to a general practice, and errors can delay treatment approvals. A CTP-experienced doctor handles this routinely.

Do I have to attend in person?

Many consultations can be done by telehealth where it's clinically appropriate, which is useful if you're in pain, have limited mobility, or live some distance away. An initial assessment may need to be in person so the doctor can examine you. Book or call and we'll work out the right format for your situation.

Wollongong, NSW

CTP Doctors in Wollongong & the Illawarra

Assessment, Certificate of Fitness, and a treatment plan for motor accident injuries across Wollongong and the Illawarra.

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Injured in a motor vehicle accident in Wollongong or the Illawarra? A CTP-experienced doctor assesses your injuries, issues your Certificate of Fitness, and coordinates physiotherapy, psychology, and exercise physiology around one treatment plan.

We see people across Wollongong, Shellharbour, Dapto, and the surrounding Illawarra — in person where appropriate, or by telehealth.

The Sea Cliff Bridge curving along the Illawarra coastline near Wollongong

CTP Doctor in Wollongong

What to expect

Your Certificate of Fitness issued or updated at the first appointment
Physiotherapy, psychology and exercise physiology referrals coordinated for you
Telehealth across NSW, or in person where appropriate
If a claim is denied or disputed, an introduction to an independent solicitor — no referral fees

CTP-experienced doctorsCertificates and reports done right the first time.
Telehealth across NSWIn person where appropriate, or by video.
Coordinated carePhysio, psychology, and EP under one plan.

CTP care across the Illawarra

The M1 Princes Motorway descent through the escarpment is one of the more demanding stretches of road in the state, and thousands commute between the Illawarra and Sydney on it daily. Combined with a workforce in steel, manufacturing, the university, and health — many in physically demanding roles — that makes early, structured CTP care important for getting people back to work.

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