Consultations

The initial consultation fee is $220.
Each subsequent visit is $100. You will be reimbursed through Medicare for these visits at $78.05 and $39.25 respectively, until you reach your Medicare Safety Net.

Obstetric Care

A one-time Planning and Management fee is charged by all obstetricians to help cover the cost of being on call 24 hours a day, medical insurance for the delivery, and coordinating and overseeing your care throughout your pregnancy. Dr. Thomas charges $2800 for this service and Medicare will reimburse $300-$750 depending on your family income.

Labour and Birth

Dr. Thomas participates in ‘No Gap’ schemes with most private health funds. This means that after paying your excess you will have no out-of-pocket expenses for your delivery regardless of whether you have a vaginal delivery or caesarean section. There may be additional charges for pathology and ultrasounds. If a paediatrician, anaesthetist or surgical assistant is required, they may bill you separately.

Gynaecology

if any additional office procedures are required during your visit, additional fees may apply.

Surgery

Dr. Thomas has recently started charging a Gap for surgery performed. This means that after paying your excess you will a limited out-of-pocket fee. Whether or not you have any additional expenses, such as hospital, anaesthetist or surgical assistant costs, will depend on what surgery you are considering and your level of private health insurance.

If you have any questions at all about charges, please don’t hesitate to give us a call on (02) 4959 3883.