Do I need a referral?

You will need a referral from your GP if you wish to claim a rebate from Medicare for your specialist consultation. You will need the referral for your first visit, this referral lasts 12 months if it is from your GP. A referral from another specialist doctor is only valid for three months. Please contact our friendly staff to discuss Consultation and Surgical fees.

What are my expenses?

Gynaecological patients who are covered by their private health insurance will not be charged a GAP FEE for any gynaecological procedure performed in hospital. Private patients will be covered by their health funds, although there may be an out of pocket fee for a surgical assistant, anaesthetist and any health fund excess. I suggest contacting your health fund to discuss this.

I will bulk bill patients with Medicare for any gynaecological procedures performed in my office.

Kareena Private Hospital bookings

Ladies wishing to have their gynaecological surgery at Kareena Private Hospital are able to book on-line and their office will contact you the week before your scheduled surgery. If you decide to attend The Sutherland Hospital you will need to complete a Pre-Admission booklet and return it to the hospital where you will be placed on a waiting list before being contacted with your proposed surgical date.