Telehealth consultations available for bariatric surgery and general surgery
An initial consultation fee will usually apply. This appointment can be bulk-billed at Dr Wong’s discretion.
All routine post-operative care until recovered will not attract any out-of-pocket fees or else will be bulk-billed.
Additional follow-up appointments in the series of care, limited to 15 minutes duration, will be bulk-billed as long as there is a valid referral. These appointments can be face-to-face, through telehealth, or by telephone.
Our supportive Bariatric Nurses are able to provide ongoing support to help you through your weight loss journey.
We offer two different Allurion Balloon Programs:
The BIB Balloon is placed endoscopically and can remain for up to 6 months.
The BIB Balloon program is a 12-month program that includes the insertion and removal of the balloon after 6 months, and support from the doctor, nurse and dietitian.
Orbera365 is a 12 month balloon: Please enquire.
The total uninsured cost for a primary gastric sleeve in Brisbane, starts from $18,040 at Mater Private Hospital (includes surgeon, assistant, anaesthetist, dietitian, hospital stay, one night ICU stay if required, and our Succeed bariatric care plan). This fee excludes pre-operative gastroscopy costs.
The total uninsured cost for a primary gastric bypass in Brisbane, starts from $18,040 at Mater Private Hospital (includes surgeon, assistant, anaesthetist, dietitian, hospital stay, one night ICU stay if required, and our Succeed bariatric care plan). This fee excludes pre-operative gastroscopy costs.
Our recommendation is for patients to have appropriate private health insurance cover when having any revision surgery.
Costs will vary depending on procedure complexity. Please inquire for costs.
*Patients will need to hold Gold Cover Private Health Insurance with active Bariatric Surgery cover.
If you have appropriate private health insurance cover, your hospital fees will be covered by your health fund. You will need to pay your hospital excess.
If you do not have private health cover, you will be required to cover the hospital fees, which can vary between $12,500 and $14,500 depending on the hospital and other factors.
Psychologists, Exercise Physiologists, Bariatric Physicians, and Perioperative Physicians will attract additional fees if their care is required, but we will discuss the most appropriate treatment for you and the cost before treatment.
These include additional appointments in the series of care, such as when multiple investigations and discussions are required to manage a particular condition. Short appointments may be bulk-billed at the discretion of the surgeon.
This out-of-pocket fee includes the emergency after-hours consultation fee and call-out. Only insured patients will be eligible for emergency surgery in the private hospital. Non-insured patients requiring emergency surgery are best treated in a public hospital.
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Brisbane General & Obesity Surgery was founded from a deep desire to help improve our patients’ quality of life and give them a unique, enjoyable experience in the process. Our dedicated surgeons and team members are committed to achieving the best outcomes for their patients.