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Financial Information

Once it has been determined that you need an operation, my staff will be able
to provide you with a cost estimate for your surgery. This can be a confusing
area and the office staff will readily offer you assistance in navigating the
financial part of your surgery. This includes help with paper work, hospital
admissions, medical fund rebate and the like.

The standard fee charged in my office is the Australian Medical Association recommended fee. This means that in most instances there will be a portion
of your surgical fee which will not be covered by Medicare or your health fund.
It is important that you ask about this gap prior to receiving treatment. With
respect to Orthopaedic surgery, some of the operations will receive a benefit
from your
insurer whilst others will not. We are able to give you the appropriate advice on
all these matters and give you accurate estimates of what the final costs might be. Please be advised that when you have an operation there is a fee for your
attending surgeon, his assistant, the anaesthetist and the hospital. Our
staff are fully informed about charges and rebates and will be able to help
you navigate your way through this complex area.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call the us on 02 9679 7088
during office hours.