General Surgery Fees

An initial consultation fee will usually apply. Most uncomplicated and non-bariatric procedures will not attract any out of pocket surgical fees as a result.

All post-operative care until recovered will no attract any out of pocket fees or else will be bulk-billed.

Additional appointments in the series of care, such as when multiple investigations and discussions are required to manage a particularly condition.

For after hours emergency consultations in rooms, when rooms are closed.

Complicated gallbladder procedures where extensive adhesion division is required or bile duct exploration is anticipated, will attract a $500 known gap fee because of the additional complexity of surgery

Complex hernia surgeries may attract a more significant out of pocket fee due to the added complexity of surgery and more intensive post-operative care.

Laparoscopic fundoplication +/- hiatus hernia repair.

Revision fundoplication will attract a $1000 out of pocket fee due to the complexity of surgery.

If uninsured, a surgical fee of $ 850 is payable.

This Out of Pocket fee includes the emergency after-hours consultation fee and for call-out. Only insured patients will be be eligible for emergency surgery in the private hospital. Non-insured patients requiring emergency surgery are best treated in a public hospital.