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The initial consultation fee to see Dr. Cheng is $300. Having been referred from a GP, you will be eligible for Medicare rebate of approximately $75.
All bariatric operations and post operative care / follow ups will fall under the bariatric care program provided by our bariatrics team.
This cost involved with The Bariatric Care Program will not differ depending on the specific operation that your bariatric surgeon and you decide upon.
Our practice aims to be honest and fair with our pricing and there will be no un-informed hidden costs.
Our friendly admin team will provide you with a quote once you have decided on having surgery and where to have it.
This quote will cover the cost of The Bariatric Care Program which includes:
Privately Insured Patients
Privately insured can offer you additional peace of mind when undergoing bariatric surgery.
What to expect to be covered with private health insurance:
Additional health fund costs:
Contact our friendly admin team for a complete quote once you have decided on surgery.
Please see below a breakdown of estimated cost
We offer one of the most competitive insured pricing for bariatric surgery plus after care at $4500 (inclusive of GST)
An estimate guide to anesthetic cost would be between $1500-2000 depending on the length of surgery
An estimated rebate from your health fund and medicare would range between $1200 to $1700 (combining the expected rebate from the bariatric procedure and anaesthetic fees) depending on the type of surgery
“Putting it into numbers – In total, an estimate of your out of pocket cost would range between $4800 to $5000 depending on the type of surgery you undergo”
How do I know if I am Covered for Bariatric Surgery
Coverage can sometimes be confusing.
You can check with your insurance company by providing them with these item numbers:
Alternatively, contact us today so that we can assist you through the process.
Not Privately Insured?
Call us for a quotation on (02) 9587 8813 – you might be surprised at just how affordable our uninsured program is.
Additionally, you may be eligible to access your superannuation to help fund weight loss surgery.
At SGOS, we offer one of the most competitive self-funding pricing for bariatric surgery plus after care at $4500 (inclusive of GST)
Please see below a breakdown of estimated costs:
We offer one of the most competitive insured pricing for bariatric surgery plus after care at $4500 (inclusive of GST)
An estimate guide to anesthetic cost would be between $1500-2000 depending on the length of surgery
An estimate guide of what you would expect to pay to the hospital would range between $8750 to $12000
An estimated rebate from medicare would range between $700 to $1000 (combining the expected rebate from the bariatric procedure and anaesthetic fees) depending on the type of surgery
“Putting it into numbers – In total, an estimate of your out of pocket cost would range between $14300 to $17800 depending on the type of surgery you undergo”
If you or a family member need help funding Obesity Surgery, talk to Super Health Ensemble ©.
With the assistance of our innovative service, Super Health can facilitate your application for funding all of your obesity/bariatric surgery procedures as well as Plastic Surgery to eliminate excess skin after your weight loss.
You may be able to access your super for funding bariatric or obesity surgery. You can apply to access your super to pay for surgery for yourself or your partner. You may choose to apply for funding to cover the entire cost of the procedure or part of the cost.
Please refer to their website for more information – https://sheaustralia.org/
Dr. Qiuye Cheng offers quality services like Surgery for Obesity, Upper GI Surgery & more. He helps patients from all over New South Wales. Visit him in his practice locations in South Sydney, Sydney CBD and Tamworth.
