Frequently Asked Questions

No, we do not. We operate a full-service private practice clinic with leading local clinical and administrative staff, along with the latest state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic clinical technology, which enables us to offer patients a truly world-class clinical experience. This service is not possible to run on a Bulk-Billing model. Therefore, there are reasonable out-of-pocket expense associated with most consultations and procedures.

No, you do not need a GP referral to see a specialist in Australia however, having a GP referral allows you to receive the Medicare rebate. We strongly recommend speaking to your GP prior to even considering seeing A/Prof Parkinson, simply to ensure that your ailment cannot easily be managed by your primary care provider.  Some patients may be disappointed if they pay to see a neurosurgeon, only to be told that their GP is best placed to manage their non-acute condition. We recommend you start at your GP or other Specialist and obtain a referral to see A/Prof Parkinson if required.

In clinic
Private health insurance does not cover what is done in the rooms (unless you are an in-patient or overseas visitor with international travel insurance). If you are an international visitor with the necessary insurance, full payment is required at the time of the consultation, you will then be provided with a receipt to claim directly from your provider.

Surgery
No, you are not necessarily required to have private health insurance to be a patient in a private hospital. A ‘self-funded’ patient is someone who doesn’t have Private Health Insurance, but pays cash for their medical treatment upfront. This consists of the specialist’s fee, the anaesthetist’s fee, the surgical assistant’s fee and the hospital’s fee. It’s the hospital fee which makes up the vast majority of the cost.

Yes. Please get in touch to arrange.