Consultation Fees

Consultation Type	Fee	Medicare Rebate
Initial Consultation	$210	$84
Follow-up Consultation	$120	$42

Discounted & Bulk-Billed Consultations

• Aged Pension Card Holders: Consultations are bulk-billed.
• DVA Gold Card Holders: Consultation fees are billed directly to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA).
• WorkCover Patients: No out-of-pocket costs for consultations or surgery.

Surgical Fees (Private Health Insurance Patients)

Endoscopy (Gastroscopy & Colonoscopy)

No out-of-pocket costs. The health fund is billed directly.

General Surgery

• Common procedures (e.g., gallbladder removal, hernia repairs) are charged as "Known-Gap" with a $500 out-of-pocket fee payable before surgery. The health fund covers the remaining costs.
• More complex procedures (e.g., incisional or recurrent hernia repairs) follow Australian Medical Association (AMA) rates. A rebate can be claimed from your health fund.

Obesity Surgery

Obesity Surgery Care Program

Our comprehensive care program includes:

• 12 months of follow-up with Dr. Ali Zarrouk.
• Pre- and post-surgery dietitian consultations for 12 months.
• Portion Perfection Plate & Bowl for portion control.
• BN Multi chewable multivitamins (first month).
• "Your Complete Guide to Nutrition for Weight Loss Surgery" by Sally Johnston.
• A bag of whey protein powder.

Sleeve Gastrectomy

• Private Health Insurance: $4,900 (Care Program Cost). In-hospital fees billed to your health fund.
• Self-Funded Patients (Without Health Fund Cover): $6,500 (Care Program Cost). Hospital fees approx. $10,500.

Gastric Bypass

• Primary Gastric Bypass: $5,900 (Care Program Cost). Hospital fees typically covered by health funds.
• Self-Funded Patients (Without Health Fund Cover): Recommended to join a health fund.

Revisional Gastric Bypass

• Private Health Insurance: $6,900 (Care Program Cost). Hospital fees typically covered.

Gastric Band Removal

• Private Health Insurance: Fees follow AMA schedule. Rebates available. Item number: 31585.
• Self-Funded Patients (Without Health Fund Cover): Contact our rooms for a quote.

Early Release of Superannuation for Obestiy Surgery

Some patients choose to access their superannuation to cover obesity surgery costs. Before applying, consult your accountant or financial adviser.

Application process:

• Requires forms from your GP, our clinic, and yourself.
• Takes approximately 4–6 weeks for fund release.
• For details, visit the Department of Human Services.

Bariatric Surgery in Campbelltown Public Hospital

• We now have a public bariatric surgery pathway for our local area.
• The program is managed by the Metabolic Clinic in Camden, not through our practice.
• Qualifying patients are referred for publicly funded bariatric surgery after completing the metabolic clinic program.
• Speak to your GP for a referral to the metabolic clinic.