Practice and appointment details
Which doctor will I see, and how can I check their current registration? Confirm the practice’s contact details, appointment format and address or telehealth joining instructions privately, as applicable.
Sydney & NSW motor accident medical care
Find a CTP doctor in Sydney or via NSW telehealth
Injured in a car accident and need a doctor? COH Rehab can help you explore an independent GP connection in Sydney metro or via telehealth across NSW, even if you do not have a CTP claim number. The doctor assesses clinical suitability. The practice confirms availability and booking arrangements.
CTP doctor Bankstown and Sydney service-area guidance
CTP injury NSW Certificate of Fitness Physical or psychological injury
Already have a GP?
You can continue seeing your usual doctor while asking COH Rehab about rehabilitation support.
Two ways to ask for a GP connection
- In person in Sydney metro: Tell us your suburb, how far you can travel and any access needs. We can explore an independent GP option within Sydney metro.
- Telehealth across NSW: If a remote appointment would help, ask about a GP telehealth connection. The doctor decides whether telehealth is appropriate and whether an in-person assessment is needed.
A treating doctor provides medical care. COH Rehab is a rehabilitation provider, not a medical clinic.
Direct answer
How do I find a CTP doctor near me?
Start with your usual GP and ask whether they manage NSW motor accident injuries and Certificates of Fitness. If you need another option, COH Rehab can explore an independent GP connection in Sydney metro or telehealth across NSW. Tell us your suburb and whether you need a first appointment or ongoing care.
Ask COH Rehab for pathway guidanceKey document
The first Certificate of Fitness
SIRA states that the first Certificate of Fitness must be completed by a registered medical practitioner during a consultation. It records injury details, treatment and fitness for work and daily activities.
Read the official SIRA guidanceBefore you have a claim number
Can I see a doctor before lodging a CTP claim?
Yes—you can seek medical assessment before lodging the full claim. Explain that the appointment concerns a motor accident injury and whether you have lodged a claim.
SIRA explains that, after notifying the insurer, you may request approval for some early treatment before lodging a full claim. This is at the insurer's discretion and is limited to the first 28 days after the crash.
Ask for help finding a GPWho pays for the appointment?
The independent doctors we work with do not charge an upfront consultation fee for CTP or WorkCover appointments, including while your claim is being assessed. If the insurer does not pay, the medical centre may, at its discretion, contact you directly about payment. Insurer approval and payment are not guaranteed.
SIRA: early treatment and medical bills after a crash
Unsure who the insurer is? Contact SIRA CTP Assist on 1300 656 919. For an emergency, call 000.
Before your first appointment
Make the first conversation easier.
When booking, explain that you were injured in a motor accident and need a GP who manages NSW CTP injuries. Tell the practice whether this is your first Certificate of Fitness.
Tell the practice if your claim is still being assessed and provide insurer or claim details if available.
01Your accident and symptomsBring the accident date, a short account of what happened and notes about the effect on sleep, movement, concentration and everyday activities.
02Your existing recordsTake hospital discharge information, current medicines, treatment details and previous certificates where available.
03Claim and work detailsBring insurer and claim details if available, plus your occupation and usual duties. Let the practice know if you have not lodged a claim.
Before and after your appointment
Questions for your independent GP practice
Use these questions before confirming an appointment and to plan what happens afterwards.
Ask the independent practice to confirm these arrangements. COH Rehab can explore a GP connection; medical care and certificates remain with the treating practitioner.
Access and language needs
What arrangements are available for my accessibility or language needs?
Records and consent
What records do you need from my usual GP or hospital? How do I give consent and arrange secure transfer?
Results and clinical questions
How will I receive test results, and whom should I contact with clinical questions after the appointment?
Follow-up and certificates
How do I arrange a review and discuss my next Certificate of Fitness?
How COH Rehab helps
Clear guidance before rehabilitation begins.
COH Rehab can help you understand the medical and rehabilitation pathways without presenting itself as a medical clinic.
01Clarify your situationTell us where you are, when the accident happened and whether you already have a GP.
02Explore a suitable pathwayWhere appropriate, we can explore an occupationally focused GP connection.
03Coordinate rehabilitationOnce referred and approved, COH Rehab can support recovery, function and participation goals.
If you have not lodged a claim
Your doctor appointment and CTP claim are connected steps.
Service NSW lists a Certificate of Fitness or Capacity completed by a treating doctor or GP among the information used for a personal injury benefits application. You can still seek medical care before you have every claim detail.
Common questions
NSW CTP doctor answers.
Plain-English information for people trying to work out what happens after a motor accident.
Can I see a GP after a car accident before I have a CTP claim number?
You can seek medical assessment before the full claim is lodged. Tell the practice that your injuries relate to a motor accident and whether you have lodged a claim. After notifying the CTP insurer, you can ask it about approval for early treatment; funding is not automatic. Do not delay emergency care while waiting for claim paperwork.
Is there an upfront fee to see a CTP GP through COH Rehab?
The independent doctors we work with do not charge an upfront consultation fee for CTP or WorkCover appointments, including while your claim is being assessed. If the insurer does not pay, the medical centre may, at its discretion, contact you directly about payment. Insurer approval and payment are not guaranteed.
Do I have to change GPs to use COH Rehab?
No. You can ask about rehabilitation while continuing with your current treating doctor. With your consent and the required referral and funding approval, COH Rehab can coordinate rehabilitation alongside your existing treating team. A doctor connection is an option if you need one, not a requirement.
My GP does not manage CTP claims. What can I do?
Ask the practice whether another doctor can provide ongoing motor accident care. You can also contact COH Rehab with your suburb and needs to explore an independent GP connection. Ask the new practice about records, certificates and follow-up before booking.
Can COH Rehab help me find a CTP doctor near me?
Yes. Tell us your suburb, whether you prefer an in-person appointment in Sydney metro or telehealth, and whether you already have a treating GP. COH Rehab can explore an independent GP connection, including telehealth for people across NSW. The doctor assesses clinical suitability. The practice confirms availability and whether it can accept you.
Do I need a claim number before contacting COH Rehab?
You can enquire with the information you have. Tell us if a claim has not yet been lodged. The independent practice confirms acceptance and booking arrangements.
What is a NSW CTP doctor?
CTP doctor is a common search phrase, not a separate medical specialty. A registered medical practitioner—often a GP—can assess your motor accident injuries, recommend treatment and complete the first Certificate of Fitness.
Can my usual GP manage a CTP injury?
Often, yes. Ask whether your GP is comfortable managing NSW motor accident injuries, completing the relevant certificate and providing follow-up care.
What should I bring to the appointment?
Bring identification, your Medicare card, accident details, claim and insurer information if available, hospital or treatment records, current medicines and notes about how the injury affects daily life and work.
Can I see a CTP GP by telehealth outside Sydney?
COH Rehab can help people across NSW explore an independent GP telehealth connection. Telehealth is not suitable for every consultation, and the doctor may need to examine you in person. The first NSW CTP Certificate of Fitness must be completed by a registered medical practitioner during a consultation; a telehealth enquiry does not guarantee that a certificate can be issued remotely.
Who can complete the first NSW CTP Certificate of Fitness?
SIRA states that the first Certificate of Fitness must be issued by a treating medical practitioner. Subsequent certificates may also be issued by a treating physiotherapist or psychologist under the applicable SIRA requirements.
Which Sydney areas can COH Rehab help with CTP doctor pathway guidance?
COH Rehab can help clarify the medical-care pathway for people across Greater Sydney, including the Inner West, Canterbury-Bankstown, Parramatta, Western Sydney, Fairfield, Liverpool, South-West Sydney, St George, the Sutherland Shire, North Sydney and the Eastern Suburbs. Doctor availability depends on the independent practice, location and clinical suitability.
Sources and further reading
Official NSW information behind this guide.
COH Rehab uses current SIRA and Service NSW guidance for the general pathway information on this page.
Reviewed byCharlie Ayoub, Bachelor of PhysiotherapyFounder, COH Rehab · Updated 5 October 2026
COH Rehab is a mobile rehabilitation provider, not a medical clinic. This page provides general pathway information and is not medical advice.
For patients · GP connections
Call Charlie · 0477 224 404Need help finding a CTP doctor?
Tell us your suburb and what you need help with. COH Rehab can discuss doctor recommendations and explore a suitable GP connection.
01 · Tell us
Your suburb, whether the injury happened on the road or at work, and whether you already have a treating GP.
02 · Discuss your needs
Let us know if you need an initial appointment, follow-up care or help understanding the relevant certificate.
03 · Explore a connection
We can explore a suitable doctor pathway. The independent practice confirms availability, acceptance and appointment arrangements.
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COH Rehab helps with the connection; medical assessment and certificates are provided by the treating doctor. The independent doctors we work with do not charge an upfront consultation fee for CTP or WorkCover appointments, including while your claim is being assessed. If the insurer does not pay, the medical centre may, at its discretion, contact you directly about payment. Insurer approval and payment are not guaranteed. For a medical emergency, call 000.