The cost of most weight loss procedures is FIXED and will not vary from patient to patient.

Some insurers may contribute to the cost of surgery and consultations. Please check this with your insurance company. We are happy to write to your insurer on your behalf.

We offer payment plans through Nova Finance, see here for more details.

Please note at least 24 hours notice is required for cancellation of appointments otherwise full payment will be required.

Weight Loss Surgeries – Fixed Rate – including GST

Listed below are estimates for some of the procedures we perform. These estimates cover the cost of the stay in hospital for the operation, i.e. the charges from the surgeon, anaesthetist and hospital itself. They do not cover the charges for pre or post consultations, please ask us for more information. Please note surgery fees are subject to change at short notice.

Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass from $23,325

Laparoscopic One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (Mini Bypass) from $22,150

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy from $19,952

Laparoscopic Removal of Gastric Band $11,075

Laparoscopic Removal of Gastric Band + Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass $31,957

If a hiatus hernia is known to be present, this always requires repair as part of sleeve gastrectomy or roux-en-y gastric bypass. An additional cost will charged because of the additional operating theatre time required.

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass + Diaphragmatic Hernia $30,562

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy + Diaphragmatic Hernia $28,866

Dietitian & Health Psychologist Consultations – including GST

As part of your bariatric surgery assessment you must consult with a dietitian and health psychologist.

Dietitian:

Initial consultation (60 minutes) – $225

6 post-surgery consultations – included in the surgery cost; must be used within two years after surgery

Additional consultation, if required (30 minutes) – $125

Health Psychologist:

Initial consultation (60 minutes) – $250

Follow up consultations (60 minutes) – $200

Follow up consultations (30 minutes) – $120

Other Procedures – Estimate Only

Revision operations and some other complex operations may not be covered by the fixed fee arrangement.

Below we show the costs for other procedures for comparison; these are estimates only. These rates are not fixed and will vary from patient to patient depending on time in hospital etc. If in doubt, please ask us.

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy – $11,000

Laparoscopic hernia repair – $8,000

Open hernia repair – $8,000

Laparoscopic fundoplication – $18,000

Please note:

These prices are for self-funded patients.
Prices subject to change without notice.
At least 24 hours notice is required for cancellation of appointments otherwise full payment will be required.
Payment is made to Ascot Hospital and is required before surgery.