Bariatric Surgery Patient Information
Appointments for Bariatric Patients are available at all locations with the exception of Paediatric Clinic CAYA-DS on Wednesdays. Telehealth bariatric appointments may be available on Wednesdays upon special request. For more information about available locations:
Bariatric Dietitian Consultation Information:
Initial Consultation
45 min consultation
Cost: $150
Available in person or via Telehealth
Private health rebates are available if covered for Dietetics
Medicare Rebate available if under current Team Care Arrangement (TCA)
Review Consultation
30 minute consultation
Cost $90
Available in person or via Telehealth
Private health rebates are available if covered for Dietetics
Medicare Rebate available if under current Team Care Arrangement (TCA)
Post-Surgery Package
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Available on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday to patients seen at Specialist Dietitian's QLD
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Cost: $450
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Inclusions: Five dietitian post surgery review appointments to be used within 12 months post surgery and free bariatric portion control plate
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Private health rebates are available if covered for Dietetics
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Medicare Rebate available if under current Team Care Arrangement (TCA)
Care Plans
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Team Care Arrangement (TCA)/ Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) are accepted but not bulk billed
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Rebate available of $60.35 per appointment for up to five dietitian appointments per year
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You will need to book a consultation with your GP to arrange
Private Health
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Private health rebates are available if covered for Dietetics
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Item number: 500 for initial consultation and 600 for review consultations
DVA
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Department of Veterans Affairs referrals are accepted and bulk billed
