FAQ

• GP referral letter (a GP referral is valid for 12 months, a specialist referral is valid for 3 months)

• Medicare, DVA or Pension Card

• Private health insurance details

• Any relevant images, such as X-Rays, MRI or EMG scans

• List of current medications

• Workers’ compensation details (if relevant) such us, claim number, contact details of employer or insurer

We do our best to keep to schedule, however as Mr Lobo is a trauma surgeon and sometimes emergency consults need to be accommodated. We appreciate your understanding and patience, and accordingly, we invite you to contact our clinic prior to your appointment to confirm your appointment time.

We have EFTPOS facilities and accept Visa/Mastercard.

Consult Fees

Initial consultation is $250 (Medicare provides a rebate of $80.85)

Further consultations are $140 (Medicare provides a rebate of $40.65)

Please note that payment of your account is required on the day of your appointment. We can submit your account online to Medicare for processing of your rebate.

Private health insurance (and Medicare) cover the majority, but not all, of the cost of your procedure. The Australian Medical Association (AMA) provides a schedule of recommended surgeon fees for procedures. Private health fund/Medicare reimbursement is significantly less than the fees set out by the AMA, and has not kept up with inflation. The difference between health fund reimbursement, and a surgeons fee, is the the patient ‘gap’ or ‘out of pocket fee’.

Mr. Lobo endeavours to keep your out of pocket fee as low as possible, whilst taking the time to provide you with the highest standard of surgical care to ensure an excellent outcome from your surgery. Out of pocket fees are based on the expected complexity and duration of your procedure, and your insurance coverage. Our fees are always within those set out by the AMA.

You will receive written confirmation of your out of pocket surgical fee prior to your procedure.

Please note that there will be a separate fee charged by the anaesthetist, surgical assistant and your private insurance excess. If you need to see a medical physician for assessment/optimisation prior to surgery, they will also charge a seperate fee.

There may also be out of pocket fees related to accommodation, radiology, pharmacy, pathology and physiotherapy, however these fees are usually covered by your insurance.