FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

The first step is to see your GP and obtain a referral. Once this is done, a team member from our clinic will contact you to organise an appointment time.

You can also contact the team on (02) 5525 6040 on Monday – Friday to arrange an appointment time.

Once an appointment is made you will need to attend the specialist suites in the Mayo Specialist Centre or the Forster Dolphin Suites.

Parking is available at both the Mayo Specialist Suites and the Forster Specialist Suites.

Yes. You will need to see your General Practitioner (GP) who will refer you to see Dr Scott.

Yes. At the first appointment to see Dr Scott a consultation fee is paid by all patients. This is the amount recommended by the Australian Medical Association to be assessed and treated by a specialist medical practitioner. There is a reduced fee at subsequent appointments. Medicare provides a rebate (money back) on these fees to reduce the out-of-pocket costs associated with the care provided.

This depends on the type of surgery and the setting in which it is performed. In the public hospital the cost of the surgery is covered by Medicare and there are generally no out of pocket costs. In the private hospital there may be a gap for certain procedures. Dr Scott will discuss any costs prior to booking your procedure.

There may be other costs associated with the care you receive while in hospital including anaesthetic care, allied health and the hospital bed.

There is a fee to see Dr Scott however a Medicare rebate is available. The details will be discussed with you when an appointment is made.

In the public hospital the procedure is paid for by Medicare. In the private hospital your private insurer contributes an amount to the cost of the surgical procedure. This amount varies between insurers and will need to be discussed with Dr Scott’s team and your health insurance provider.

Dr Scott practices at the Manning Base Hospital and looks after non-privately insured patients.

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Yes.

Your GP will organise any relevant blood tests or X-rays prior to the appointment and send these to Dr Scott. It is helpful to know the dates and locations of when and where you have undertaken blood tests or scans.

Yes. If the problem is particularly complex he may discuss your case with a paediatrician or specialist paediatric surgeon.