INSURED BARIATRIC SURGERY FEES:

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.

Please use the below costs as a guide.  The Additional Associated Fees outlined below are ESTIMATES ONLY and will vary depending on providers.

LAPAROSCOPIC SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY Item Number: 31575

DR HATZIFOTIS' FEE:              $ 3,000

Additional Fees:

Anaesthetist Fee: $500 - $1,500  (fee varies depending on anaesthetist. Rebates may apply)

Assistant Surgeon Fee:  $300 - $400  (fee varies depending on assistant. Rebates may apply)   

Dietitian Fee: $160 - $400  (fee varies depending on the provider and how many visits. Rebates may apply)

Psychologist Fee: $240 - $350  (fee varies depending on the provider and how many visits. Rebates may apply)

Total OOP fee including Dr Hatzifotis' Fee + additional fees: $4,400 - $5,680

We will bill Item 31575 procedure fee directly to your Heatlh Fund on your behalf.

Your hospital fees will be directly billed to your Health Fund but you may have a hospital excess fee to pay to Greenslopes Private Hospital.

FEE BREAKDOWN:

Dr Hatzifotis' Fee: $3,000

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.

Additional FEEs:  $1,550 (Estimated)

• Surgical Assistant: $300 - $400 
• 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
• 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:  $400  

        Includes:

• 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:  $350  

         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

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:                    $ 6,200

ADDITIONAL FEES:                                    $ 1,790

TOTAL ESTIMATED OOP FEE:         $ 7,990

FEE BREAKDOWN:

PHM FEE - DR HATZIFOTIS' PROFESSIONAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT FEE:  $ 6,200
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: $6,200

TOTAL OUT OF POCKET FEE INCLUDING PHM FEE + ESTIMATED ADDITIONAL FEES:  $ 7,990 APPROX.