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Dr Lauren Prictor
Important update 16 March 2021
Please read this information before proceeding to book your appointment
The AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine will be available at Double Bay Doctors in Week 1 of Phase B, from Monday 22 March 2021.
Double Bay Doctors patients will have priority access to book a bulk billed COVID-19 vaccine appointment, but any eligible member in the community is welcome to receive their COVID-19 vaccination at Double Bay Doctors.
Dedicated COVID-19 vaccine clinics will be running most days and we will also offer after-hours COVID-19 vaccine appointments in the weeks ahead.
The Australian Government is responsible for the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and for providing Double Bay Doctors with COVID-19 vaccine stock each week. At this time there is a shortage of vaccine stock which means eligible patients may not be able to book a vaccine immediately. We anticipate vaccine supply will improve in the months ahead.
To manage the vaccine shortage, we have created a Reservation List to manage vaccine stock levels and ensure eligible patients can easily book their vaccine when we receive more vaccines.
If you are unable to book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment due to a shortage of vaccine stock, you will be offered the opportunity to join the Reservation List. Once on the Reservation List you will receive an SMS invitation link to book your vaccine appointment as soon as vaccine stock becomes available. You will have 24 hours to book your vaccine appointment after receiving your SMS invitation, before the reserved vaccine is offered to another patient.
Please note: NSW Health has not released any information about when Phase 2A of COVID-19 vaccinations will commence. We will keep you updated as soon as we learn more.
Who can book?
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At this stage, you must be an eligible Phase 1B patient to book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment, or to join the Reservation List for a vaccine, so please confirm you are eligible before attempting to book your appointment, or before joining the Reservation List. See here for information on Phase 1B. You will be required to demonstrate your eligibility to access the vaccine under Phase 1B.
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Eligible Phase 1B patients who have NOT received a vaccine, including the 2021 Flu Vaccine, within the last 14 days.
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ou must hold a valid Australian Medicare card. Non Medicare card holders are required to access the vaccine at a public vaccination site.
Critical updates
Critical updates at a glance
+ We have changed our opening hours. Please click here for information.
+ The majority of appointments are now Telehealth consults.
+ All eligible Telehealth appointments will be bulk billed.
+ Government flu vaccines are now available. Please click here to book.
+ No bookings for private flu vaccine clinics available. Please click here for more information.
+ Pathology is closed. Please click here for more information.
+ Any patients who are experiencing respiratory symptoms should not attend the practice. Please book a Telehealth consultation first.
+ We reserve the right to ban any patient who does not follow our appointment booking guidelines. They are implemented for the safety of the whole community.
COVID-19 Vaccine Reservation List
If you are unable to book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment you will be offered the opportunity to join the Reservation List during the booking process.
When you have joined the Reservation List you will receive an SMS invitation link to book your vaccine appointment as soon as vaccine stock becomes available.
You will have 24 hours to book your vaccine appointment after receiving your SMS invitation, before the reserved vaccine is offered to another patient. If you don't book your appointment within 24 hours, you will need to rejoin the Reservation List. Our reception team will not be able to access or manage the Reservation List, so unfortunately they will not be able to assist you to secure a vaccine.
Please note: Families wishing to reserve vaccines for multiple eligible family members must join the Reservation List individually for each family member.
Summary of critical updates
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To safeguard the community and our team of doctors and staff, the majority of patients will need to first book Telehealth consultations before visiting the practice in person.
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The practice will continue to be open, but you will not be able to come in to see your doctor unless you have had a Telehealth consultation and your doctor has determined that a face-to-face examination is required.
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Some exclusions are childhood immunisations, whooping cough immunisations, flu immunisations, antenatal/postnatal care consultations and emergency presentations. Please click here for more information.
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Any patients who are experiencing respiratory symptoms e.g. sore throat, runny nose, fever, cough, should not attend the practice and first book a Telehealth consultation.
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Face to face consultations for patients with respiratory symptoms will be available at the practice during specific times in the day if your doctor deems it necessary during your Telehealth consultation.
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If you require a script or referral please book a Telehealth consult. Please click here for more information.
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We have paused private flu vaccine clinics awaiting an update on private flu stocks which have experienced serious disruption.
Details of critical updates
Introduction of Telehealth for majority of standard consultations
The practice will continue to stay open, but you will not be able to come in to see your doctor unless you have had a Telehealth consultation and your doctor has determined that a face-to-face examination is required.
There are several specific appointment types that you can still book online (in addition to Telehealth):
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Flu Vaccinations (Private) - Appointment to visit the practice for a flu vaccine clinic: prepayment of $20 for the vaccine is required at time of booking (currently paused while we confirm more stock)
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Flu Vaccinations (Government) - Appointment to visit the practice for a free flu vaccine clinic, patients 65+ can also receive their pneumovax vaccine at this time
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Childhood Vaccinations - Appointment to visit the practice for your child to receive their scheduled childhood immunisations
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Antenatal Appointments - Appointment to visit the practice for pregnant women
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Postnatal Appointments - Appointment to visit the practice for postpartum women (eg. 6 week checks, breastfeeding issues)
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Boostrix Vaccinations - Appointment to visit the practice for patients requiring a whooping cough vaccine - e.g. pregnant women and close contacts of newborn babies
At this time you will not be able to book any other appointment types online.
For the safety of our community and staff, it is vital that any patients experiencing any respiratory symptoms do not book consultations to visit the practice for any of the above appointment types still available online. Please book a Telehealth consultation.
We are also requesting that well patients do not bring along any family members (e.g. children) who may have any respiratory symptoms.
Respiratory symptoms include any of the following: shortness of breath, cough, fever, runny nose or sore throat.
Scripts and referrals
If you require a script or referral you can discuss this with your doctor during a Telehealth consult. See further information here.
Cost
All eligible Telehealth appointments will be bulk billed.
Private Telehealth consultations are available for patients without Medicare. See further information here.
Flu Vaccines
We have experienced unprecedented demand for flu vaccines this year.
We correctly anticipated the increase in demand and ordered sufficient privatet vaccine stock. However, US customs is currently refusing to release a large volume of flu vaccine stock destined for Australia.
For now we have had to pause booking any more flu vaccine consultations while we await an update on vaccine stock availability in the weeks ahead. We are extremely sorry for the inconvenience this may cause some patients.
Any patients with existing flu vaccine clinic appointments should attend their appointments as booked.
An email we sent to patients last Friday 20 March offered patients the choice to book a standard private appointment to get their flu vaccine. However, due to this unforeseen supply constraint, only patients that attend a dedicated flu vaccine clinic can receive a flu vaccine.
Emergencies
If you are experiencing an emergency we will be here to help. Accidents requiring wound care, patients experiencing asthma attack, heart conditions, anaphylaxis etc can continue to access immediate care at the practice but we ask patients to phone ahead where possible.
Coronavirus information
Who is eligible to access the vaccine under Phase 1B?
To ensure the most vulnerable in the community are offered protection first, the COVID-19 vaccine will be offered in a phased program to specific groups of the Australian population.
Please note that you will be required to demonstrate your eligibility to access the vaccine under Phase 1B.
Phase 1B
If you meet any of the following criteria you fall into the Phase 1B priority group:
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Adults 70 years & over
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Other healthcare workers (not included in Phase 1A)
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people ATSI >55 years
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Younger adults with an underlying medical condition, including those with a disability
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Critical & high-risk workers including defense, police, fire, emergency services
You can determine your eligibility for Phase 1B via the following resource:
https://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility
Detailed information about eligible classes under Phase 1B
Healthcare workers
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Individuals employed in the medical profession, including allied health professionals, aged care and disability workers
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All public and private hospital staff
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Healthcare workers in private practice
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Community pharmacy staff
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Healthcare workers providing in-home and community care, including centre-based care
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Workforce supporting medical practitioners in a clinical setting, including students on placement
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Onsite administrative staff in healthcare settings
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Cleaners, kitchen staff and other ancillary staff in healthcare settings
Underlying health conditions
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Poorly controlled blood pressure (defined as two or more pharmacologic agents for blood pressure control, regardless of recent readings)
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Heart disease - including Ischaemic heart disease, valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathies and pulmonary hypertension
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Those with severe mental health conditions - including schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder
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Chronic inflammatory conditions on medical treatments - including: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and similar who are being treated with Disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) or immune-suppressive or immunomodulatory therapies. Generally not inclusive of people living with osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome or similar non-immunocompromising inflammatory conditions.
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Chronic lung disease - including Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, cystic fibrosis, interstitial lung disease. Does not include Mild or moderate asthma
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Diabetes
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Severe obesity with a BMI ≥ 40kg/m2
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Solid organ transplant recipients who are on immune suppressive therapy
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Adult survivors of childhood cancers
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Bone marrow transplant recipients or those on chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy or those on immune suppressive therapy for graft versus host disease
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Haematological diseases or cancers including leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma - diagnosed within the past 5 years or on recently completed active treatment including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy or targeted anti-cancer therapy or with advanced disease regardless of treatment
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Non-haematological cancer - diagnosed within the past 5 years or on recently completed active treatment including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy or targeted anti-cancer therapy or with advanced disease regardless of treatment
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Primary or acquired immunodeficiency - including congenital causes of immunodeficiency and HIV/AIDS
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Chronic renal (kidney) failure with a eGFR of <44mL/min (Does not include mild-moderate chronic kidney disease)
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Chronic liver disease
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Some neurological conditions - including Stroke, dementia, Multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy. Does not inclused migraine or cluster headaches
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Those with Down syndrome, muscular dystrophy, traumatic brain and spinal cord injury
Critical and high risk workers
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Emergency services personnel, including frontline police officers, fire and rescue personnel, corrective services officers
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Rural Fire Service and State Emergency Service volunteers
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Active Australian Defence Force personnel
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Australian Government officials about to be deployed or currently deployed overseas on official government business
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Workers involved in manufacture of AstraZeneca vaccine and distribution/delivery of COVID-19 vaccines
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Workers at licensed meat processing businesses (this does not include retail settings, or butchers)
Essential carers
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Essential carers (paid and unpaid) including carers who are also family members of someone with disability or an elderly person.
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Disability support volunteers who provide support to people in their homes, respite care, educational, employment and leisure settings.
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People with a disability attending centre-based services (e.g. day programs, supported employment).
Licensed meat processing workers
This class is for workers directly involved in the manufacturing and distribution process, where the work is in a cold environment and workers are unable to maintain physical distancing requirements. It does not include retail workers including fishmongers and butchers. tail workers including butcher shops, fishmongers
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Abattoir workers, including attending veterinarians
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Workers in boning rooms
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Smallgoods manufacturers
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Cold chain transport workforce
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Seafood processing
How do I confirm my eligibilty under Phase 1B?
You will need to provide documentation to verify your eligibility under Phase 1B.
If you are an existing Double Bay Doctors patient
We will be able to review your medical history to confirm your health status.
If you are eligible under another category you will need to supply proof of employment, or a letter from your employer.
If you are NOT a Double Bay Doctors patient
You will need to bring a copy of your MyHealth Record/Health Summary, or a letter from your GP confirming your underlying medical condition.
If you are eligible under another category, you will need to supply proof of employment, or a letter from your employer.
What to bring your appointment
Dose 1 Vaccine: Please remember to bring:
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Photo ID;
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Your eligibility documentation, if relevant to you. Please refer to How do I confirm my eligibility under Phase 1 B;
Dose 2: Please remember to bring:
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Photo ID;
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Your Patient COVID-19 Immunisation booklet which will be issued to you when you receive your first vaccine.
Coronavirus testing clinics are operating around Australia. To determine if you are eligible for Coronavirus testing, please review the guidelines below.
We are not currently undertaking Coronavirus testing at Double Bay Doctors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fees
UNDERSTANDING GAP FEES
At Bondi Doctors, we use a fixed gap fee system.
If you have a valid Medicare card, your gap fee (or out-of-pocket cost) is based on the type of appointment you book. While the total amount you pay upfront may vary depending on time and/or what happens during your consult, your gap fee remains fixed for that appointment type.
We’ll process your Medicare rebate automatically after your appointment, and it usually lands in your nominated bank account within 2–3 business days.
Your gap fee is simply the difference between what you paid and the rebate you receive. You’ll see this clearly listed as the ‘Gap Fee’ on the the receipt that is automatically emailed to you following payment.
GP Fees
Please find comprehensive information about our GP appointment fees below.
*Patients without full Australian Medicare (including reciprocal) who require pathology testing may incur additional fees payable directly to the pathology provider. Please inform your doctor if you do not hold a full Australian Medicare card.
FACE-TO-FACE APPOINTMENTS
Standard Appointments*
Appointment Time | Gap Fee w Medicare | Pensioners 65 yrs+ |
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Monday - Friday, before 5pm | $65 gap | $45 gap |
Monday - Friday, after 5pm | Saturday and Sunday | $85 gap | $85 gap |
Public Holidays | $105 gap | $105 gap |
*Children under 3 years old will be bulk billed for a standard 15-minute GP appointments and childhood immunisations when attending between 10:00am and 2:45pm, Monday to Friday. The fees in the table above apply to all children’s appointments booked outside these hours.
Long Appointments
Please note that the below gap fees apply to all patients, regardless of age or pension-card status
Appointment Time | Gap Fee w Medicare |
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Monday - Friday, before 5pm | $120 |
Monday - Friday, after 5pm
| Saturday and Sunday | $140 |
Public Holidays | $165 |
BULK BILLING FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS
Bondi Doctors is pleased to now offer bulk-billing options for children under 3 years old when they attend between 10.00am and 2:45pm on weekdays for a standard 15-minute GP appointment or an NSW scheduled childhood immunisation appointment.
Long appointments, complex visits and specialised services continue to attract the same fees as adults.
If you have any further questions our friendly reception team will be very happy to assist you in person or over the phone.
TELEHEALTH APPOINTMENTS
To be eligible for a Medicare rebate following your telehealth consultation, you must be physically located within Australia. Please note that patients who are admitted to hospital at the time of their telehealth appointment are not eligible for a Medicare rebate.
To have a telehealth consultation at Bondi Doctors, you must be physically located within Australia. Please note that patients who are admitted to hospital at the time of their telehealth appointment are not eligible for a Medicare rebate.
Standard Appointments*
Appointment Time | Gap Fee w Medicare | Pensioners 65 yrs+ |
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Monday - Friday, before 5pm | $65 gap | $45 gap |
Monday - Friday, 5pm - 8pm | Saturday, before 1pm | $85 gap | $85 gap |
Monday - Friday, after 8pm | Saturday, after 1pm | Sunday, all day | $99 gap | $99 gap |
Public Holidays | $119 gap | $119 gap |
*Children under 3 years old will be bulk billed for a standard 15-minute telehealth appointments when attending between 10:00am and 2:45pm, Monday to Friday. The fees in the table above apply to all children’s appointments booked outside these hours.
Long Appointments
Please note that the below gap fees apply to all patients, regardless of age or pension-card status
Appointment Time | Gap Fee w Medicare |
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Monday - Friday, before 5pm | $120 gap |
Monday - Friday, 5pm - 8pm | Saturday, before 1pm | $140 gap |
Monday - Friday, after 8pm | Saturday, after 1pm | Sunday, all day | $154 gap |
Public Holidays | $179 gap |
NON-MEDICARE PATIENTS
Standard Appointments
Appointment Time | Price Range |
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Monday - Friday, before 5pm | $108.85 - $267.65 |
Monday - Friday, 5pm - 8pm | Saturday, before 1pm | $128.90 - $287.65 |
Monday - Friday, after 8pm | Saturday, after 1pm | Sunday, all day | $128.90 - $301.65 |
Public Holidays | $148.90 - $321.65 |
Long Appointments
Appointment Time | Price Range |
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Monday - Friday, before 5pm | $163.90 - $322.65 |
Monday - Friday, 5pm - 8pm | Saturday, before 1pm
| $183.90 - $342.65 |
Monday - Friday, after 8pm | Saturday, after 1pm | Sunday, all day | $183.90 - $356.65 |
Public Holidays | $208.90 - $381.65 |
IMMUNISATIONS
Childhood Immunisations
Childhood immunisation appointments for children under 3 years of age are bulk billed when booked between 10am and 2.45pm, Monday to Friday. When booked outside these times, the standard $65 gap fee applies.
These sessions are dedicated to vaccinations and routine growth checks only, and any other concerns will need a separate GP appointment.
These appointments involve:
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A dedicated nurse appointment: including growth and measurement checks.
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A vaccine component with both the nurse and your GP.
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A dedicated 15 minute appointment with your GP following vaccinations, who will conduct a thorough Blue Book check, and will give you the opportunity to discuss any developmental concerns, referrals, prescriptions, etc.
Please note that we don’t offer a “vaccinations only” option. These sessions are for immunisations and routine growth checks only, and any additional issues will require a separate GP appointment.
If your child is receiving a Bexsero vaccine, an additional cost of $155 per dose for the vaccine applies.
Travel Vaccine Appointments
Please note that Bondi Doctors does not offer travel vaccine appointments after 5pm on weekdays.
Travel Vaccines
Appointment Time | Gap Fee w Medicare |
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Monday - Friday, before 5pm | $65 gap |
Saturday and Sunday | $140 gap |
Public Holidays | $165 gap |
MENOPAUSE ADVICE APPOINTMENTS
Initial Consultation (30 mins)
Appointment Time | Gap Fee w Medicare |
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Monday - Friday, before 5pm | $120 |
Monday - Friday, after 5pm
| Saturday and Sunday | $140 |
Public Holidays | $165 |
Follow Up Consultation (15 mins)
Appointment Time | Gap Fee w Medicare |
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Monday - Friday, before 5pm | $65 gap |
Monday - Friday, after 5pm | Saturday and Sunday | $85 gap |
Public Holidays | $105 gap |
WOMEN'S HEALTH PROCEDURE FEES
Appointment Type | Gap Fee w Medicare |
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IUD Insertion | $280 |
Implanon Removal | $220 |
Implanon Removal & Reinsertion | $220 |
Implanon Insertion | $170 |
IUD Removal | $100 |
PROCEDURE FEES
Please note all procedures require an initial consultation with your doctor to discuss complexity, cost and duration of your procedure.
The cost of your procedure is dependent upon the complexity and duration.
All procedures attract a private fee regardless of your age or concession.
Your doctor will inform you of which fee applies during your initial consultation.
Skin Procedures
Skin Procedure Level | Gap Fee w Medicare |
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Procedure Level 1 | $100 |
Procedure Level 2 | $170 |
Procedure Level 3 | $220 |
Other Procedures
Procedure Type | Gap Fee w Medicare |
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Iron Infusion | $220 |
Ear Syringe | $100 |
Spirometry | $100 |
Keloid Scar Treatment Fees
Keloid Scar Fees
Appointment Type | Gap Fee w Medicare |
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Keloid Scar Treatment (Using Kenacort 10) | $110 |
Keloid Scar Treatment (Using Kenacort 40) | $170 |
PAYMENT TERMS
Bondi Doctors does not accept cash payments. At the time of booking your appointment, you will be required to supply your credit/debit card details (VISA or Mastercard) to confirm your appointment. A $1.00 card validation payment will be charged to your card and subsequently refunded. The credit/debit card you provide at the time of booking will be charged to settle your account at the conclusion of your consultation. The card will also be charged to settle cancellation fees where you do not provide the required notice for cancelling or changing your appointment, and/or for the payment of outstanding accounts. Please be aware that full payment is required at the conclusion of your consultation. Additional fees may apply to outstanding accounts if they are not settled within 30 days. Please note that online appointment booking is automatically disabled while an account remains outstanding.
If your consultation attracts a Medicare rebate, we will process your rebate with Medicare following settlement of your account.
A surcharge of 1.6% applies to all card payments.
Automated ecommerce transactions (when you do not physically use your card to pay for your consultation) attract a surcharge of 1.6% + 35c
Payment following your consultation can be made using EFTPOS and most major credit and debit cards including Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
No surcharge applies to Bank Transfer or Pay ID payments.
Please note that we do not accept payment in cash.
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