Whilst medicare rebates are available, there may still be an out-of-pocket fee associated with your appointment.

In General:

An initial consult: $275

Medicare rebate: $84.15

Review consult: $170

Medicare rebate: $42.30

Pensioners:

Initial consult: $190

Medicare rebate: $84.15

Review consult: $120

Medicare rebate: $42.30

All Medicare rebates will be processed at the the time of payment so you will not need to do anything additional to obtain your rebate.

An EFTPOS machine will be available in clinic. We accept EFTPOS/credit card, cash and bank transfer payments.

Appointment fees must be settled prior to or on the day of the appointment.

Dr. Farag can see patients in any of his private rooms located at:

• 161 Lennox St Richmond

• Peninsula Private Hospital in Mornington, 525 McClelland Dr, Langwarrin.

• Holmesglen Private Hospital, 490 South Rd, Moorabbin

Your preferred location will be noted at the time of booking.

Patient parking is available at both locations-further details provided (see next FAQ)

If you require surgery this will occur at your preferred hospital location and includes:

• Epworth Richmond

• Epworth Freemasons

• St Vincent’s Private Fitzroy

• Holmesglen Private Hospital

• Peninsula Private Mornington Peninsula

Consult Locations:

161 Lennox St Richmond: Street parking is available along Lennox St (time restrictions may apply). Ticketed parking is also available on Erin St nearby.

Peninsula Private Hospital: Ticketed parking available on site ($4/hour, capped at $15/day)

Holmesglen Private Hospital: Parking available on site (Orange zone $4 for 2 hours, pink zone $6 for 24 hours). Further information available on the Holmesglen Private website here

Operating Locations:

Epworth Richmond: Onsite parking is available within the hospital (enter via Bridge Road). For parking rates please check the Epworth Richmond website.

Ticketed street parking can be found on Erin Street.

Epworth Freemasons: On site parking available undercover (parking rates available on the Epworth website here). Metered parking also available on surrounding streets.

St Vincent’s Private Hospital, Fitzroy: On site parking available undercover (rates vary depending on time and day of week). Public transport users-hospital is walking distance from Parliament train station. Full information available on the SVPH website here

Holmesglen Private Hospital: Parking available on site (Orange zone $4 for 2 hours, pink zone $6 for 24 hours). Further information available on the Holmesglen Private website here

Peninsula Private Hospital: Ticketed parking available on site ($4/hour, capped at $15/day)

Telehealth appointments may be offered where clinically appropriate. While some appointments can be safely and effectively conducted via Telehealth, an in-person visit is sometimes recommended so Dr. Farag can carry out a thorough assessment and ensure you receive the most appropriate care. Your initial consultation may therefore be scheduled in person.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss whether Telehealth might be suitable for you, our friendly team is always happy to help.

If you are unable to attend your appointment, we kindly ask that you contact us as soon as possible to let us know. This helps our practice run smoothly and allows us to offer appointments to other patients. We will be happy to assist in rescheduling your appointment with minimal impact on your ongoing care.

Our team will clearly explain all costs associated with any surgery or procedure as part of our informed financial consent process. We encourage all patients to contact their insurance company to confirm their level of cover as insurance coverage can vary between providers and procedures. Our team is also happy to assist with any questions you may have.

Yes, Dr. Farag will gladly see all patients, including those without private health cover.

However, if a procedure is required this may be very costly in a private hospital.

Should this be the case Dr. Farag may refer you to St Vincent’s Hospital or Western Health for your operation, as he has public appointments at these centres.

A referral is not strictly required to attend an appointment; however, a valid referral from your GP or another specialist is required to receive a Medicare rebate. A referral also helps by providing important information about your medical history, allowing Dr. Farag to better understand your concerns and plan your care more effectively.

For this reason, we recommend that patients have an up-to-date referral before their appointment with Dr. Farag. This can help reduce out-of-pocket costs and supports a more streamlined and personalised approach to your care.