Will I have to pay for my surgery? 

Uninsured Patients Dr Gill has maintained his appointment to the Hunter Area Health service for over 19 years and continues to provide the people of Newcastle a high quality of care in both Orthopaedic Trauma and Elective surgery via the…

Will I have an out of pocket expense ?

Dr Gill’s elective surgery fees are based on a percentage of the AMA fee.  The amount the health fund will rebate for the procedure varies between different funds. The difference between the quoted fee and the amount the health fund…

How do Hospitals, Health Funds, and Doctors set their fees?

All Doctors set their own fees for private medical services The Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) is the list of services and the dollar amounts that are subsided by the Australian Government through Medicare.  The Australian Medical Association prepares a guide of medical fees…