INSURED BARIATRIC SURGERY COSTS
BARIATRIC SURGERY WITH PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE:
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.
All procedure fees will be billed directly to your Health Fund on your behalf.
The Out of Pocket Fees outlined below are ESTIMATES ONLY and will vary depending on providers, how many visits, length of procedure, length of stay, if ICU is required and if any rebates apply. An accurate quote will be organised once a surgery date and surgical team has been booked.
LAPAROSCOPIC SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY From: $3,000 - $5,680
ITEM NUMBER: 31575
SURGEON'S FEE:
Dr Michael Hatzifotis' Fee:
$3,000
Additional Fees:
(Fees will vary depending on provider & number of visits. Rebates may apply)
Assistant Surgeon Fee:
$300 - $400
Anaesthetist Fee:
$500 - $1,500
Dietitian Fee:
$160 - $400
Psychologist Fee:
$240 - $350
ESTIMATED TOTAL OUT-OF-POCKET:
$4,400 - $5,680
(Including Surgical & Multi-Disciplinary Team Fees. Excluding rebates)
Please contact us for a comprehensive Fee Breakdown
LAPAROSCOPIC ROUX-EN-Y GASTRIC BYPASS From: $5,700 - $8,450
ITEM NUMBER: 31572
SURGEON'S FEE:
Dr Michael Hatzifotis' Fee: $ 5,700
Additional Fees:
(Fees will vary depending on provider & number of visits. Rebates may apply)
Assistant Surgeon Fee:
$500
Anaesthetist Fee:
$500 - $1,500
Dietitian Fee:
$160 - $400
Psychologist Fee:
$240 - $350
ESTIMATED TOTAL OUT-OF-POCKET:
$7,100 - $8,450
(Including Surgical & Multi-Disciplinary Team Fees. Excluding rebates)
Please contact us for a comprehensive Fee Breakdown
LAPAROSCOPIC GASTRIC BAND REMOVAL From: $1,200 - $2,950
ITEM NUMBER: 31585
SURGEON'S FEE:
Dr Michael Hatzifotis' Fee: $1,200
Additional Fees: (Fees will vary depending on provider & number of visits. Rebates may apply)
Assistant Surgeon Fee:
$0 - 90
Anaesthetist Fee:
$500 - $1,500
Dietitian Fee:
$0 - $160
ESTIMATED TOTAL OUT-OF-POCKET: $1,700 - 2,950
(Including Surgical & Multi-Disciplinary Team Fees. Excluding rebates)
Please contact us for a comprehensive Fee Breakdown
REVISION LAPAROSCOPIC SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY From: $4,600 - $7,250
ITEM NUMBER: 31575
SURGEON'S FEE: Original Surgery performed by Dr Michael Hatzifotis
Dr Michael Hatzifotis' Fee: $4,600
Additional Fees:
(Fees will vary depending on provider & number of visits. Rebates may apply)
Assistant Surgeon Fee:
$300 - $400
Anaesthetist Fee: $500 - $1,500
Dietitian Fee:
$160 - $400
Psychologist Fee:
$240 - $350
ESTIMATED TOTAL OUT-OF-POCKET: $5,800 - $7,250
(Including Surgical & Multi-Disciplinary Team Fees. Excluding rebates)
Please contact us for a comprehensive Fee Breakdown
REVISION LAPAROSCOPIC ROUX-EN-Y GASTRIC BYPASS From: $5,700 - $8,450
ITEM NUMBER: 31572
SURGEON'S FEE: Original Surgery performed by Dr Michael Hatzifotis
Dr Michael Hatzifotis' Fee: $ 5,700
Additional Fees:
(Fees will vary depending on provider & number of visits. Rebates may apply)
Assistant Surgeon Fee:
$500
Anaesthetist Fee: $500 - $1,500
Dietitian Fee:
$160 - $400
Psychologist Fee:
$240 - $350
ESTIMATED TOTAL OUT-OF-POCKET:
$7,100 - $8,450 (Including Surgical & Multi-Disciplinary Team Fees. Excluding rebates)
Please contact us for a comprehensive Fee Breakdown
REVISION LAPAROSCOPIC SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY From: $5,700 - $8,350
ITEM NUMBER: 31575
SURGEON'S FEE:
Original Surgery
NOT performed by Dr Michael Hatzifotis
Dr Michael Hatzifotis' Fee: $5,700
Additional Fees:
(Fees will vary depending on provider & number of visits. Rebates may apply)
Assistant Surgeon Fee:
$300 - $400
Anaesthetist Fee:
$500 - $1,500
Dietitian Fee:
$160 - $400
Psychologist Fee:
$240 - $350
ESTIMATED TOTAL OUT-OF-POCKET: $6,900 - $8,350 (Including Surgical & Multi-Disciplinary Team Fees. Excluding rebates)
Please contact us for a comprehensive Fee Breakdown
REVISION LAPAROSCOPIC ROUX-EN-Y GASTRIC BYPASS From: $6,200 - $8,950
ITEM NUMBER: 31572
SURGEON'S FEE: Original Surgery NOT performed by Dr Michael Hatzifotis
Dr Michael Hatzifotis' Fee: $ 6,200
Additional Fees:
(Fees will vary depending on provider & number of visits. Rebates may apply)
Assistant Surgeon Fee:
$500
Anaesthetist Fee:
$500 - $1,500
Dietitian Fee:
$160 - $400
Psychologist Fee:
$240 - $350
ESTIMATED TOTAL OUT-OF-POCKET:
$7,600 - $8,950
(Including Surgical & Multi-Disciplinary Team Fees. Excluding rebates)
Please contact us for a comprehensive Fee Breakdown
COMPREHENSIVE FEE BREAKDOWN:
SURGEON'S FEE:
Dr Michael Hatzifotis: $1,200 - $6,200
(Fee depends on the procedure - see costs above)
Includes:
- Surgeon’s fee
- A non-refundable booking fee/deposit of $500
- 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.
ADDITIONAL COSTS:
$1,550 - $1,750 (Estimated costs for Surgical Team & Multi-Disciplinary Team. Excluding rebates)
Surgical Assistant: $90 - $500
- Dr Hatzifotis has 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
- Dr Hatzifotis has 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: $160 - $400
- At least 4 required visits:
- 1-2 x Pre Surgery Consultations
- 3 x Post Surgery Consultations
- Initial Consultation: $160 (Fees are payable to Dietitian on day of appointment)
- Follow up Consultations: $90 (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: $240 - $350
- 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 (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
