General Surgery

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Hiatus Hernia & Fundoplication

Cholecystectomy

Gall Bladder Surgery

Hernia Repair Umbilical, Inguinal, Ventral, Incisional

Emergency General Surgery Appendicectomy

Initial Consultation for General Surgery

Dr Michael Hatzifotis

Surgeon

Initial Consultation with Dr Hatzifotis


     Includes:

  • 1/2 hour (30 minutes) Initial General Surgery consultation
  • $200 Initial Consultation fee (Medicare rebate: $86.15 as at Jul 2025)
  • $110 fee for any further review consultations before surgery
  • Valid GP or Specialist referral required
  • Completed 'Patient Information Form' and 'Privacy Consent Form' required
  • Thorough assessment (ie: medical history, surgical history, thorough physical examination)
  • Surgical options explained
  • Questions answered
  • Discuss relevant pre-operative tests required
  • Discuss detailed 'Informed Consent' including risks of surgery
  • Discuss 'Out-of-Pocket' fees if preceding with surgery



Book Appointment

When booking an Initial appointment with Dr Hatzifotis, you will expect:

  • To be emailed a letter with details about the appointment and our location. You will also receive a 'Patient information' and 'Privacy Consent form', which is required to be completed and returned to us prior to your appointment.


  • To receive a reminder for your appointment by text, email or phone. You will need to confirm the appointment prior.  If you cannot attend your appointment, at least 24 hours notice is required to cancel or reschedule or a cancellation fee may be charged.

When booking General Surgery with Dr Hatzifotis, you will expect:

  • To be advised of Dr Hatzifotis' Out-of-Pocket fee for surgery and will be required to sign an Informed Financial Consent form.  This fee is charged outside of what your Health Fund will cover, and is NOT eligible for a rebate from Medicare or your Health Fund. An Out-of-Pocket fee of up to $500 (max), may be charged depending on the procedure/s, length of procedure and item numbers used on the day of surgery.


  • To receive a 'Surgery Brisbane Folder' to keep all of the information required for your upcoming surgery. Included in your folder will be an Informed Financial Consent, Quote for Out-of-Pocket costs, Referrals for any tests required, appointment reminders, and a checklist to help you prepare for your surgery.


  • A post-op review appointment with Dr Hatzifotis will be scheduled for after surgery. There will be no charge for this post-op appointment.


To make all Out-of-Pocket Payments for surgery at least 1 week prior to surgery.

Out-of-Pocket Fees for General Sugery

Out-of-Pocket Fee for Insured General Surgery Patients


  • Dr Hatzifotis may charge an Out-of-Pocket fee of up to $500 (max), depending on the procedure/s, length of procedure and item numbers used on the day of surgery.


  • You will be advised of Dr Hatzifotis' Out-of-Pocket fee when booking surgery, and will be required to sign an Informed Financial Consent form.  This fee is charged outside of what your Health Fund will cover, and is NOT eligible for a rebate from Medicare or your Health Fund.


  • If you are a past Insured Weight Loss patient, Dr Hatzifotis will not charge an Out-of-Pocket fee for any General Surgery required after having Weight Loss Surgery. 


  • You should also expect to receive a quote from the Assistant surgeon and the Anaesthetist to inform you of their Out-of-Pocket fees for their services. You will be notified of their fees separately and fees may differ depending on the doctor present on the day of your surgery.


  • Full payment of all Out-of-Pocket fees for General Surgery is required at least 1 week prior to surgery.


Out-of-Pocket Fee for Uninsured/Self-Funded General Surgery Patients


  • Dr Hatzifotis will charge an Out-of-Pocket fee, depending on the procedure/s, length of procedure and item numbers used on the day of surgery.


  • You will be advised of Dr Hatzifotis' Out-of-Pocket fee when booking surgery, and will be required to sign an Informed Financial Consent form. If you have a valid Medicare card, you may be eligible to receive a Medicare rebate for these fees paid. The rebate amount will depend on the item numbers used.


  • If you are a past Insured Weight Loss patient, Dr Hatzifotis will not charge an Out-of-Pocket fee for any General Surgery required after having Weight Loss Surgery. 


  • You should also expect to receive a quote from Greenslopes Private Hospital, the Assistant Surgeon and the Anaesthetist to inform you of their Out-of-Pocket fees for their services. You will be notified of their fees separately and fees may differ depending on the doctor present on the day of your surgery.


  • Full payment of all Out-of-Pocket fees for General Surgery is required at least 1 week prior to surgery.