Insured Costs


 Insured Costs

Weight Loss Surgery


Insured Bariatric Patient

If you are eligible for Weight Loss Surgery and have Top Cover with your Private Health Fund, then you will be fully covered for Bariatric surgery at Greenslopes Private Hospital. 


INSURED BARIATRIC SURGERY FEES:

Please use the below costs as a guide.  The Additional Associated Fees outlined below are ESTIMATES ONLY.



LAPAROSCOPIC SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY

Item Number:  31575


DR HATZIFOTIS' PHM FEE:              $ 3,500

ADDITIONAL FEES:                              $ 1,590

TOTAL ESTIMATED OOP FEE:    $ 5,090 


FEE BREAKDOWN:


PHM FEE - DR HATZIFOTIS' PROFESSIONAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT FEE:  $3,500

Includes:

  • Surgeon’s fee
  • A non-refundable $500 booking fee/deposit
  • All Follow up appointments & Aftercare Program for at least 3 years following surgery or as required. Follow up appointments will be primarily with Dr Hatzifotis. Some follow up appointments will also be with Dr Tarn Montagu, our Specialist Bariatric General Practitioner.
  • Follow up Appointments include:
  • 3 week post operative appointment
  • 3 month, 6 month, 9 month, 12 month
  • After 12 months every 6-12months for at least 3 years or as required
  • Administrative support and management/co-ordination of multi-disciplinary treatment and care
  • Organisation and review of regular scheduled post operative blood tests
  • Any further procedures should this be required following weight loss surgery, including:
  • Hernia surgery
  • Cholecystectomy surgery (removal of gallbladder: 5-10% of patients)
  • Further surgery should any complications arise
  • Any re-admissions to hospital relating to weight loss surgery
  • INCLUDED IN THE PHM FEE IS A NON-REFUNDABLE BOOKING FEE/DEPOSIT OF $500.
  • THE NON-REFUNDABLE BOOKING FEE/DEPOSIT OF $500 IS PAYABLE 7 DAYS AFTER BOOKING SURGERY.
  • THE REMAINING BALANCE OF THE PHM FEE IS PAYABLE TO OUR PRACTICE, 1 WEEK PRIOR TO SURGERY.



ESTIMATED Additional FEEs:  $1,590 approx.

includes:

  • Surgical Assistant: $300 - $400  approx
  • We have 5 regular Surgical Assistants who work on alternating weeks.
  • The Surgical Assistant's details will be provided once your surgery date is confirmed.
  • The Surgical Assistant's fees may vary depending on the provider, procedure/s, length of procedure, health fund.
  • The Surgical Assistant's fee is payable to their practice. You will need to contact their practice to confirm fees.


  • Anaesthetist: $500 - $1,500 approx
  • We have 3 regular Anaesthetists who work on alternating weeks.
  • The Anaesthetist's details will be provided once your surgery date is confirmed.
  • The Anaesthetist's fees may vary depending on the provider, procedure/s, length of procedure, health fund.
  • The Anaesthetist's fee is payable to their practice. You will need to contact their practice to confirm fees.

 

  • Dietitian: $390   approx

        Includes:

  • At least 4 required visits:
  • 1-2 x Pre Surgery Consultations
  • 3 x Post Surgery Consultations
  • Initial Consultation: $150  (Fees are payable to Dietitian on day of appointment)
  • Follow up Consultations: $80  (Fees are payable to Dietitian on day of appointment) 
  • Further Dietitian appointments are available if required or requested
  • You may be eligible to receive a rebate from your Health Fund. Please phone your Health Fund for more details.
  • GP Team Care Arrangements (TCA) are accepted. Please discuss eligibility with your GP

 

  • Psychologist: $400   approx

        Includes:

  • At least 2 required visits:
  • 1 x Pre Surgery Consultation
  • 1 x Post Surgery Consultation
  • Initial Consultation: $240  (Fees are payable to Psychologist on day of appointment) 
  • Review Consultation: $112.50 - $225  (Fees are payable to Psychologist on day of appointment) 
  • Fees are payable on day of appointment
  • Further Psychologist appointments are available if required or requested
  • You may be eligible to receive a rebate from your Health Fund. Please phone your Health Fund for more details.
  • GP Mental Health Plan and Team Care Arrangements are accepted.  Please discuss eligibility with your GP

 


DR HATZIFOTIS' TOTAL PHM FEE:  $3,500


TOTAL OUT OF POCKET FEE INCLUDING PHM FEE + ESTIMATED ADDITIONAL FEES:  $5,090 APPROX.



LAPAROSCOPIC ROUX-EN-Y GASTRIC BYPASS


Item Number:   31572


DR HATZIFOTIS' PHM FEE:                     $ 5,700

ADDITIONAL FEES:                                  $ 1,790

TOTAL ESTIMATED OOP FEE:       $ 7,490


FEE BREAKDOWN:


PHM FEE - DR HATZIFOTIS' PROFESSIONAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT FEE:  $5,700

Includes:

  • Surgeon’s fee
  • A non-refundable $500 booking fee/deposit
  • All Follow up appointments & Aftercare Program for at least 3 years following surgery or as required. Follow up appointments will be primarily with Dr Hatzifotis. Some follow up appointments will also be with Dr Tarn Montagu, our Specialist Bariatric General Practitioner.
  • Follow up Appointments include:
  • 3 week post operative appointment
  • 3month, 6 month, 9 month, 12 month
  • After 12 months every 6-12months for at least 3 years or as required
  • Administrative support and management/co-ordination of multi-disciplinary treatment and care
  • Organisation and review of regular scheduled post operative blood tests
  • Any further procedures should this be required following weight loss surgery, including:
  • Hernia surgery
  • Cholecystectomy surgery (removal of gallbladder: 5-10% of patients)
  • Further surgery should any complications arise
  • Any re-admissions to hospital relating to weight loss surgery
  • INCLUDED IN THE PHM FEE IS A NON-REFUNDABLE BOOKING FEE/DEPOSIT OF $500.
  • THE NON-REFUNDABLE BOOKING FEE/DEPOSIT OF $500 IS PAYABLE 7 DAYS AFTER BOOKING SURGERY.
  • THE REMAINING BALANCE OF THE PHM FEE IS PAYABLE TO OUR PRACTICE, 1 WEEK PRIOR TO SURGERY.


ESTIMATED Additional fees: $1,790 APPROX.

Includes:

  • Surgical Assistant: $500  approx
  • We have 5 regular Surgical Assistants who work on alternating weeks.
  • The Surgical Assistant's details will be provided once your surgery date is confirmed.
  • The Surgical Assistant's fees may vary depending on the provider, procedure/s, length of procedure, health fund.
  • The Surgical Assistant's fee is payable to their practice. You will need to contact their practice to confirm fees.

 

  • Anaesthetist: $500 - $1,500 approx
  • We have 3 regular Anaesthetists who work on alternating weeks.
  • The Anaesthetist's details will be provided once your surgery date is confirmed.
  • The Anaesthetist's fees may vary depending on the provider, procedure/s, length of procedure, health fund.
  • The Anaesthetist's fee is payable to their practice. You will need to contact their practice to confirm fees.


  • Dietitian: $390  approx

        Includes:

  • At least 4 required visits:
  • 1-2 x Pre Surgery consultations
  • 3 x Post Surgery consultations
  • Initial Consultation: $150 (Fees are payable to Dietitian on day of appointment)
  • Follow up Consultations: $80 (Fees are payable to Dietitian on day of appointment)
  • Further Dietitian appointments are available if required or requested
  • You may be eligible to receive a rebate from your Health Fund. Please phone your Health Fund for more details.
  • GP Team Care Arrangements (TCA) are accepted.  Please discuss eligibility with your GP.

 

  • Psychologist: $400  approx

        Includes:

  • At least 2 required visits:
  • 1 x Pre Surgery Consultation
  • 1 x Post Surgery Consultation
  • Initial Consultation: $240  (Fees are payable to Psychologist on day of appointment) 
  • Review Consultation: $112.50 - $225  (Fees are payable to Psychologist on day of appointment) 
  • Further Psychologist appointments are available if required or requested
  • You may be eligible to receive a rebate from your Health Fund. Please phone your Health Fund for more details.
  • GP Mental Health Plan and Team Care Arrangements are accepted. Please discuss eligibility with your GP.


DR HATZIFOTIS' TOTAL PHM FEE:   
$5,700
TOTAL OUT OF POCKET FEE INCLUDING PHM + ESTIMATED ADDITIONAL FEES:  $ 7,490 APPROX.



LAPAROSCOPIC GASTRIC BAND REMOVAL

Item Number:  31585

 

DR HATZIFOTIS' PHM FEE:                    $ 1,200

ADDITIONAL FEES:                                    $    740

TOTAL ESTIMATED OOP FEE:        $ 1,940


FEE BREAKDOWN:


PHM FEE - DR HATZIFOTIS' PROFESSIONAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT FEE:  $1,200

Includes:

  • Surgeon’s fee
  • A non-refundable $500 booking fee/deposit
  • All Follow up appointments & Aftercare Program as required. Follow up appointments will be primarily with Dr Hatzifotis. Some follow up appointments will be with Dr Tarn Montagu, our Specialist Bariatric General Practitioner.
  • Follow up Appointments include:
  • 3 week post operative appointment
  • Review appointments if required
  • Administrative support and management/co-ordination of multi-disciplinary treatment and care
  • Organisation and review of regular scheduled post operative blood tests
  • Any further procedures should this be required following weight loss surgery, including:
  • Hernia surgery
  • Cholecystectomy surgery (removal of gallbladder: 5-10% of patients)
  • Further surgery should any complications arise
  • Any re-admissions to hospital relating to weight loss surgery
  • INCLUDED IN THE PHM FEE IS A NON-REFUNDABLE BOOKING FEE/DEPOSIT OF $500.
  • THE NON-REFUNDABLE BOOKING FEE/DEPOSIT OF $500 IS PAYABLE 7 DAYS AFTER BOOKING SURGERY.
  • THE REMAINING BALANCE OF THE PHM FEE IS PAYABLE TO OUR PRACTICE, 1 WEEK PRIOR TO SURGERY.



ESTIMATED Additional fees: $740 APPROX.

Includes:

  • Surgical Assistant: $90  approx
  • We have 5 regular Surgical Assistants who work on alternating weeks.
  • The Surgical Assistant's details will be provided once your surgery date is confirmed.
  • The Surgical Assistant's fees may vary depending on the provider, procedure/s, length of procedure, health fund.
  • The Surgical Assistant's fee is payable to their practice. You will need to contact their practice to confirm fees.

 

  • Anaesthetist: $500 - $1,000   approx
  • We have 3 regular Anaesthetists who work on alternating weeks.
  • The Anaesthetist's details will be provided once your surgery date is confirmed.
  • The Anaesthetist's fees may vary depending on the provider, procedure/s, length of procedure, health fund.
  • The Anaesthetist's fee is payable to their practice. You will need to contact their practice to confirm fees.

 

  • Dietitian: $150 approx

        Includes:

  • 1 x Pre Surgery consultations
  • Initial Consultation: $150  (Fees are payable to Dietitian on day of appointment)
  • Further Dietitian appointments are available if required or requested
  • You may be eligible to receive a rebate from your Health Fund. Please phone your Health Fund for more details.
  • GP Team Care Arrangements (TCA) are accepted.  Please discuss eligibility with your GP.

 

DR HATZIFOTIS' TOTAL PHM FEE: $1,200

TOTAL OUT OF POCKET FEE INCLUDING PHM FEE + ESTIMATED ADDITIONAL FEES:  $ 1,940  APPROX.



REVISION BARIATRIC SURGERY

INSURED REVISON SURGERY FEES:


REVISION LAPAROSCOPIC SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY 

Original surgery was performed by Dr Michael Hatzifotis 

Item Number:  31575


DR HATZIFOTIS' PHM FEE:                    $ 4,600

ADDITIONAL FEES:                                    $ 1,590

TOTAL ESTIMATED OOP FEE:        $ 6,190


FEE BREAKDOWN:


PHM FEE - DR HATZIFOTIS' PROFESSIONAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT FEE:  $4,600

Includes:

  • Surgeon’s fee (Fee is applicable if original weight loss surgery was performed by Dr Michael Hatzifotis)
  • A non-refundable $500 booking fee/deposit
  • All Follow up appointments & Aftercare Program for at least 3 years following surgery or as required. Follow up appointments will be primarily with Dr Hatzifotis. Some follow up appointments will also be with Dr Tarn Montagu, our Specialist Bariatric General Practitioner.
  • Follow up Appointments include:
  • 3 week post operative appointment
  • 3month, 6 month, 9 month, 12 month
  • After 12 months every 6-12months for at least 3 years or as required
  • Administrative support and management/co-ordination of multi-disciplinary treatment and care
  • Organisation and review of regular scheduled post operative blood tests
  • Any further procedures should this be required following weight loss surgery, including:
  • Hernia surgery
  • Cholecystectomy surgery (removal of gallbladder: 5-10% of patients)
  • Further surgery should any complications arise
  • Any re-admissions to hospital relating to weight loss surgery
  • INCLUDED IN THE PHM FEE IS A NON-REFUNDABLE BOOKING FEE/DEPOSIT OF $500.
  • THE NON-REFUNDABLE BOOKING FEE/DEPOSIT OF $500 IS PAYABLE 7 DAYS AFTER BOOKING SURGERY.
  • THE REMAINING BALANCE OF THE PHM FEE IS PAYABLE TO OUR PRACTICE, 1 WEEK PRIOR TO SURGERY.



ESTIMATED Additional FEEs:  $1,590 APPROX.

Includes:

  • Surgical Assistant: $300 - $400 approx
  • We have 5 regular Surgical Assistants who work on alternating weeks.
  • The Surgical Assistant's details will be provided once your surgery date is confirmed.
  • The Surgical Assistant's fees may vary depending on the provider, procedure/s, length of procedure, health fund.
  • The Surgical Assistant's fee is payable to their practice. You will need to contact their practice to confirm fees

 

  • Anaesthetist: $500 - $1,500 approx
  • We have 3 regular Anaesthetists who work on alternating weeks.
  • The Anaesthetist's details will be provided once your surgery date is confirmed.
  • The Anaesthetist's fees may vary depending on the provider, procedure/s, length of procedure, health fund.
  • The Anaesthetist's fee is payable to their practice. You will need to contact their practice to confirm fees.

 

  • Dietitian: $390  approx

        Includes:

  • At least 4 required visits:
  • 1-2 x Pre Surgery consultations
  • 3 x Post Surgery consultations (Fees are payable on day of appointment) 
  • Initial Consultation: $150 (Fees are payable to Dietitian on day of appointment) 
  • Follow up Consultations: $80 (Fees are payable to Dietitian on day of appointment) 
  • Further Dietitian appointments are available if required or requested
  • You may be eligible to receive a rebate from your Health Fund. Please phone your Health Fund for more details.
  • GP Team Care Arrangements (TCA) are accepted.  Please discuss eligibility with your GP.

 

  • Psychologist: $400  approx

        Includes:

  • At least 2 required visits:
  • 1 x Pre Surgery Consultation 
  • 1 x Post Surgery Consultation   
  • Initial Consultation: $240 (Fees are payable to Psychologist on day of appointment) 
  • Review Consultation: $112.50 - $225 (Fees are payable to Psychologist on day of appointment) 
  • Further Psychologist appointments are available if required or requested
  • You may be eligible to receive a rebate from your Health Fund. Please phone your Health Fund for more details.
  • GP Mental Health Plan and Team Care Arrangements are accepted.  Please discuss eligibility with your GP.


DR HATZIFOTIS' TOTAL PHM FEE: $4,600

TOTAL OUT OF POCKET FEE INCLUDING PHM + ESTIMATED ADDITIONAL FEES:  $ 6,190  APPROX.



REVISION LAPAROSCOPIC SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY 

Original surgery was not performed by Dr Michael Hatzifotis

Item Number:  31575

 

DR HATZIFOTIS' PHM FEE:                    $ 5,700

ADDITIONAL FEES:                                    $ 1,590

TOTAL ESTIMATED OOP FEE:        $ 7,290



FEE BREAKDOWN:


PHM FEE - DR HATZIFOTIS' PROFESSIONAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT FEE: $5,700

Includes:

  • Surgeon’s fee (Fee is applicable if original weight loss surgery was not performed by Dr Michael Hatzifotis)
  • A non-refundable $500 booking fee/deposit
  • All Follow up appointments & Aftercare Program for at least 3 years following surgery or as required. Follow up appointments will be primarily with Dr Hatzifotis. Some follow up appointments will also be with Dr Tarn Montagu, our Specialist Bariatric General Practitioner.
  • Follow up Appointments include:
  • 3 week post operative appointment
  • 3month, 6 month, 9 month, 12 month
  • After 12 months every 6-12months for at least 3 years or as required
  • Administrative support and management/co-ordination of multi-disciplinary treatment and care
  • Organisation and review of regular scheduled post operative blood tests
  • Any further procedures should this be required following weight loss surgery, including:
  • Hernia surgery
  • Cholecystectomy surgery (removal of gallbladder: 5-10% of patients)
  • Further surgery should any complications arise
  • Any re-admissions to hospital relating to weight loss surgery
  • INCLUDED IN THE PHM FEE IS A NON-REFUNDABLE BOOKING FEE/DEPOSIT OF $500.
  • THE NON-REFUNDABLE BOOKING FEE/DEPOSIT OF $500 IS PAYABLE 7 DAYS AFTER BOOKING SURGERY.
  • THE REMAINING BALANCE OF THE PHM FEE IS PAYABLE TO OUR PRACTICE, 1 WEEK PRIOR TO SURGERY.



ESTIMATED Additional FEEs:  $1,590 APPROX.

Includes:

  • Surgical Assistant: $300 - $400 approx
  • We have 5 regular Surgical Assistants who work on alternating weeks.
  • The Surgical Assistant's details will be provided once your surgery date is confirmed.
  • The Surgical Assistant's fees may vary depending on the provider, procedure/s, length of procedure, health fund.
  • The Surgical Assistant's fee is payable to their practice. You will need to contact their practice to confirm fees

 

  • Anaesthetist:  $500 - $1,500  approx
  • We have 3 regular Anaesthetists who work on alternating weeks.
  • The Anaesthetist's details will be provided once your surgery date is confirmed.
  • The Anaesthetist's fees may vary depending on the provider, procedure/s, length of procedure, health fund.
  • The Anaesthetist's fee is payable to their practice. You will need to contact their practice to confirm fees.

 

  • Dietitian: $390 approx

        Includes:

  • At least 4 required visits:
  • 1-2 x Pre Surgery consultations
  • 3 x Post Surgery consultations
  • Initial Consultation: $150 (Fees are payable to Dietitian on day of appointment) 
  • Follow up Consultations: $80 (Fees are payable to Dietitian on day of appointment) 
  • Further Dietitian appointments are available if required or requested
  • You may be eligible to receive a rebate from your Health Fund. Please phone your Health Fund for more details.
  • GP Team Care Arrangements (TCA) are accepted.   Please discuss eligibility with your GP.

 

  • Psychologist: $400 approx

        Includes:

  • At least 2 required visits:
  • 1 x Pre Surgery Consultation
  • 1 x Post Surgery Consultation
  • Initial Consultation: $240 (Fees are payable to Psychologist on day of appointment) 
  • Review Consultation: $112.50 - $225 (Fees are payable to Psychologist on day of appointment) 
  • Further Psychologist appointments are available if required or requested
  • You may be eligible to receive a rebate from your Health Fund. Please phone your Health Fund for more details.
  • GP Mental Health Plan and Team Care Arrangements are accepted.  Please discuss eligibility with your GP.

 

DR HATZIFOTIS' TOTAL PHM FEE: $5,700

TOTAL OUT OF POCKET FEE INCLUDING PHM + ESTIMATED ADDITIONAL FEES:  $ 7,290 APPROX.



REVISION LAPAROSCOPIC ROUX-EN-Y GASTRIC BYPASS 

Original surgery was performed by Dr Michael Hatzifotis

Item Number:  31572

 

DR HATZIFOTIS' PHM FEE:                       $ 5,700

ADDITIONAL FEES:                                    $ 1,790

TOTAL ESTIMATED OOP FEE:        $ 7,490



FEE BREAKDOWN:


PHM FEE - DR HATZIFOTIS' PROFESSIONAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT FEE:  $5,700
Includes:

  • Surgeon’s fee (Fee is applicable if original weight loss surgery was performed by Dr Michael Hatzifotis)
  • A non-refundable $500 booking fee/deposit
  • All Follow up appointments & Aftercare Program for at least 3 years following surgery or as required. Follow up appointments will be primarily with Dr Hatzifotis. Some follow up appointments will be with Dr Tarn Montagu, our Specialist Bariatric General Practitioner.
  • Follow up Appointments include:
  • 3 week post operative appointment
  • 3month, 6 month, 9 month, 12 month
  • After 12 months every 6-12months for at least 3 years or as required
  • Administrative support and management/co-ordination of multi-disciplinary treatment and care
  • Organisation and review of regular scheduled post operative blood tests
  • Any further procedures should this be required following weight loss surgery, including:
  • Hernia surgery
  • Cholecystectomy surgery (removal of gallbladder: 5-10% of patients)
  • Further surgery should any complications arise
  • Any re-admissions to hospital relating to weight loss surgery
  • INCLUDED IN THE PHM FEE IS A NON-REFUNDABLE BOOKING FEE/DEPOSIT OF $500.
  • THE NON-REFUNDABLE BOOKING FEE/DEPOSIT OF $500 IS PAYABLE 7 DAYS AFTER BOOKING SURGERY.
  • THE REMAINING BALANCE OF THE PHM FEE IS PAYABLE TO OUR PRACTICE, 1 WEEK PRIOR TO SURGERY.



ESTIMATED Additional fees:  $1,790 APPROX.

Includes:

  • Surgical Assistant: $500  approx
  • We have 5 regular Surgical Assistants who work on alternating weeks.
  • The Surgical Assistant's details will be provided once your surgery date is confirmed.
  • The Surgical Assistant's fees may vary depending on the provider, procedure/s, length of procedure, health fund.
  • The Surgical Assistant's fee is payable to their practice. You will need to contact their practice to confirm fees

 

  • Anaesthetist: $500 - $1,500 approx
  • We have 3 regular Anaesthetists who work on alternating weeks.
  • The Anaesthetist's details will be provided once your surgery date is confirmed.
  • The Anaesthetist's fees may vary depending on the provider, procedure/s, length of procedure, health fund.
  • The Anaesthetist's fee is payable to their practice. You will need to contact their practice to confirm fees.

 

  • Dietitian: $390 approx

        Includes:

  • At least 4 required visits:
  • 1-2 x Pre Surgery consultations
  • 3 x Post Surgery consultations
  • Initial Consultation: $150 (Fees are payable to Dietitian on day of appointment) 
  • Follow up Consultations: $80 (Fees are payable to Dietitian on day of appointment) 
  • Further Dietitian appointments are available if required or requested
  • You may be eligible to receive a rebate from your Health Fund. Please phone your Health Fund for more details.
  • GP Team Care Arrangements (TCA) are accepted.   Please discuss eligibility with your GP.

 

  • Psychologist: $400  approx

        Includes:

  • At least 2 required visits:
  • 1 x Pre Surgery Consultation
  • 1 x Post Surgery Consultation
  • Initial Consultation: $240  (Fees are payable to Psychologist on day of appointment) 
  • Review Consultation: $112.50 - $225 (Fees are payable to Psychologist on day of appointment) 
  • Further Psychologist appointments are available if required or requested
  • You may be eligible to receive a rebate from your Health Fund. Please phone your Health Fund for more details.
  • GP Mental Health Plan and Team Care Arrangements are accepted.  Please discuss eligibility with your GP.


DR HATZIFOTIS' TOTAL PHM FEE: $5,700

TOTAL OUT OF POCKET FEE INCLUDING PHM FEE + ESTIMATED ADDITIONAL FEES:  $ 7,490  APPROX.




REVISION LAPAROSCOPIC ROUX-EN-Y GASTRIC BYPASS 

Original surgery was not performed by Dr Michael Hatzifotis

Item Number:  31572

 

DR HATZIFOTIS' PHM FEE:                    $ 6,700

ADDITIONAL FEES:                                    $ 1,790

TOTAL ESTIMATED OOP FEE:         $ 8,490


FEE BREAKDOWN:


PHM FEE - DR HATZIFOTIS' PROFESSIONAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT FEE: $ 6,700
Includes:

  • Surgeon’s fee (Fee is applicable if original weight loss surgery was not performed by Dr Michael Hatzifotis)
  • A non-refundable $500 booking fee/deposit
  • All Follow up appointments & Aftercare Program for at least 3 years following surgery or as required. Follow up appointments will be primarily with Dr Hatzifotis. Some follow up appointments will be with Dr Tarn Montagu, our Specialist Bariatric General Practitioner.
  • Follow up Appointments include:
  • 3 week post operative appointment
  • 3month, 6 month, 9 month, 12 month
  • After 12 months every 6-12months for at least 3 years or as required
  • Administrative support and management/co-ordination of multi-disciplinary treatment and care
  • Organisation and review of regular scheduled post operative blood tests
  • Any further procedures should this be required following weight loss surgery, including:
  • Hernia surgery
  • Cholecystectomy surgery (removal of gallbladder: 5-10% of patients)
  • Further surgery should any complications arise
  • Any re-admissions to hospital relating to weight loss surgery
  • INCLUDED IN THE PHM FEE IS A NON-REFUNDABLE BOOKING FEE/DEPOSIT OF $500.
  • THE NON-REFUNDABLE BOOKING FEE/DEPOSIT OF $500 IS PAYABLE 7 DAYS AFTER BOOKING SURGERY.
  • THE REMAINING BALANCE OF THE PHM FEE IS PAYABLE TO OUR PRACTICE, 1 WEEK PRIOR TO SURGERY.



ESTIMATED Additional FEEs:  $1,790 APPROX.

Includes:

  • Surgical Assistant: $500  approx
  • We have 5 regular Surgical Assistants who work on alternating weeks.
  • The Surgical Assistant's details will be provided once your surgery date is confirmed.
  • The Surgical Assistant's fees may vary depending on the provider, procedure/s, length of procedure, health fund.
  • The Surgical Assistant's fee is payable to their practice. You will need to contact their practice to confirm fees.

 

  • Anaesthetist: $500 - $1,500 approx
  • We have 3 regular Anaesthetists who work on alternating weeks.
  • The Anaesthetist's details will be provided once your surgery date is confirmed.
  • The Anaesthetist's fees may vary depending on the provider, procedure/s, length of procedure, health fund.
  • The Anaesthetist's fee is payable to their practice. You will need to contact their practice to confirm fees.

 

  • Dietitian: $390  approx

        Includes:

  • At least 4 required visits:
  • 1-2 x Pre Surgery consultations
  • 3 x Post Surgery consultations
  • Initial Consultation: $150  (Fees are payable to Dietitian on day of appointment) 
  • Follow up Consultations: $80   (Fees are payable to Dietitian on day of appointment) 
  • Further Dietitian appointments are available if required or requested
  • You may be eligible to receive a rebate from your Health Fund. Please phone your Health Fund for more details.
  • GP Team Care Arrangements (TCA) are accepted.  Please discuss eligibility with your GP.

 

  • Psychologist: $400  approx

        Includes:

  • At least 2 required visits:
  • 1 x Pre Surgery Consultation
  • 1 x Post Surgery Consultation
  • Initial Consultation: $240   (Fees are payable to Psychologist on day of appointment) 
  • Review Consultation: $112.50 - $225   (Fees are payable to Psychologist on day of appointment) 
  • Further Psychologist appointments are available if required or requested
  • You may be eligible to receive a rebate from your Health Fund. Please phone your Health Fund for more details.
  • GP Mental Health Plan and Team Care Arrangements are accepted.   Please discuss eligibility with your GP.


DR HATZIFOTIS' TOTAL PHM FEE: $6,700

TOTAL OUT OF POCKET FEE INCLUDING PHM FEE + ESTIMATED ADDITIONAL FEES:  $ 8,490 APPROX.



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