Understanding the cost of gastric sleeve surgery in Australia — Medicare, private health insurance, and self-funded options.
Important: All surgery costs are individual. A personalised Informed Financial Consent (IFC) with your exact fees, Medicare rebates, and out-of-pocket estimate will be provided before any procedure is booked.
Gastric sleeve surgery has a Medicare item number for eligible patients, so a Medicare rebate applies towards the surgeon’s fee. Eligibility is assessed at your consultation.
Private hospital insurance at the appropriate level typically covers the hospital stay (ward and theatre fees) and contributes towards other costs. Check your level of cover and waiting periods with your fund.
No private health insurance? Gastric sleeve surgery can be self-funded. We provide a clear all-inclusive estimate up front so you know exactly where you stand.
The following is a general guide only. Actual costs depend on your health fund, level of cover, and clinical circumstances. A personalised IFC will be provided before surgery.
| Procedure | Medicare Rebate | Health Insurance | Cost Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastric Sleeve — with private health insurance | Rebate applies | Hospital stay typically covered | $8,500 surgeon’s fee* |
| Gastric Sleeve — self-funded (no insurance) | Rebate applies | — | approx. $20,000 all-inclusive† |
| Gastric Bypass | Rebate applies | Hospital stay typically covered | Discussed at consultation |
| Gastric Band Removal & Revision Surgery | Rebate applies | Hospital stay typically covered | Discussed at consultation |
* Surgeon’s fee of $8,500, reduced by your Medicare rebate and any health fund contribution. Private hospital insurance at the appropriate level typically covers the hospital stay; anaesthetist fees are billed separately.
† Self-funded guide of approximately $20,000 includes the surgeon’s fee ($8,500), hospital and theatre fees with one night’s stay (approx. $10,000), and the anaesthetist (approx. $2,000). Your Medicare rebate still applies. A personalised IFC will be provided before any procedure is booked.
Your surgeon’s fee includes all pre-operative work-up and ongoing post-operative care with Dr Florica — for life. Follow-up consultations are always free.
Once you are a patient of the practice, review consultations never cost you anything — whether it’s six weeks or six years after your surgery.
Should you ever need a hernia repair, gallbladder removal, appendicectomy or endoscopy, Dr Florica performs these for his patients at Medicare rates — no gap.
Pricing Disclaimer: All cost information on this page is general guidance only and does not constitute a quote or financial advice. Actual costs depend on your individual clinical situation, health fund, level of cover, and the fees of other treating practitioners. A personalised Informed Financial Consent document will be provided prior to any procedure. Please contact your health fund and/or a financial adviser for specific advice.
Book a consultation with Dr Florica. We’ll prepare a detailed Informed Financial Consent so you know exactly what to expect — no surprises.