Patient Information
This page provides important information for patients attending an orthopaedic consultation in Melbourne, including appointment preparation, fees, surgical planning, and recovery guidance.
Our goal is to ensure you feel informed, prepared, and supported throughout your treatment journey.
Before Your Appointment
To help us provide the most accurate assessment, please bring:
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Referral letter from your GP or specialist
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Relevant imaging including X-ray, MRI, CT or ultrasound reports
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List of current medications
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Private health insurance details
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DVA, TAC or WorkCover information if applicable
Arriving prepared ensures a more efficient consultation and accurate treatment plan
Consulting & Surgical Fees
We are committed to providing transparent and easy to understand information regarding
consultation fees, surgical fees, and payment options.
Mr O'Bryan creates a tailored management and surgical treatment for each individual, which
in turn makes broad statements about surgical cost difficult.
In principle, Mr O'Bryan's fees are based upon guidance from the AMA's fee schedule and
vary depending on the nature of the consultation, the complexity of the surgery, and funding
status (Private Health Insurer, Self-Funding, Club, etc).
Mr O'Bryan participates in No Gap Surgery schemes with certain health insurers, but not all.
Patients will receive clear information about costs prior to treatment, allowing informed
decision making and planning.
Where applicable, Medicare rebates and private health insurance benefits may apply. Our
team can assist with fee enquiries, rebates, and administrative support.
For further information regarding appointments, consultations, and surgical fees, please
contact the practice.
CONSULTATION FEES
SERVICE | FEE | MEDICARE REBATE |
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Initial Consultation | $250 | $84.15 |
Second opinion | $350 | $84.15 |
Review consultation | $125 | $42.30 |
Preparing for Surgery
Optimising your health before surgery improves safety and recovery outcomes. This may include:
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Prehabilitation to restore joint motion and strength
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Managing chronic medical conditions
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Optimising blood markers of nutrition
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BMI management
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Smoking cessation
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Following pre-operative instructions
For major procedures such as joint replacement, you will be referred to a perioperative physician to ensure your health is fully optimised prior to surgery.
For sport injuries and athletes, you may have a sport physician involved in your return to sport plan.
After Your Procedure
Recovery plans are tailored to each patient and may include:
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Swelling and pain management in the early phase
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Physiotherapy
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Exercise Physiology
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Sport Physician involvement
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Follow-up appointments
Our focus is on restoring mobility, reducing pain, and achieving long-term joint health.