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.

Financial assistance is also available through Nova Medical Finance.

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. Prices are effective from 1 January 2022.

Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass – $24,416 (TBC*)

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy – $21,750

Laparoscopic Removal of Gastric Band – $9,867

Laparoscopic Removal of Gastric Band + Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass – $29,288 (TBC*)

Laparoscopic Mini Gastric Bypass – $23,105 (TBC*)

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

Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass + Diaphragmatic Hernia – $28,026 (TBC*)

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy + Diaphragmatic Hernia – $25,397

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) – $190

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

Additional consultation, if required (30 minutes) – $109

Health Psychologist:

Initial consultation (60 minutes) – $241.50

Follow up consultations (60 minutes) – $195.50

Follow up consultations (30 minutes) – $109

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 – $9,450

Laparoscopic hernia repair – $7,450

Open hernia repair – $7,450

Laparoscopic fundoplication – $13,200

Please note:

*Prices marked TBC are to be confirmed approximately 5 December 2021.

Payment is made to Ascot Hospital and is required before surgery.

Financial Solutions →