We offer both Telehealth and in-person appointments. Dr. Farmer believes that a minimum of 2 consultations are essential before undergoing a surgical procedure.

Initial Consultation: $330 (Medicare rebate: $88.40) / Second Consultation: $330 (Medicare Rebate: $44.45).

All consultations are scheduled for 45 minutes. The fees listed above are to be paid, in full, on the day you attend GIA. A variable Medicare rebate is applicable for each of these visits (as listed above), this rebate will be processed electronically on your behalf and paid into your associated account by Medicare, reducing your out of pocket cost. Please ensure you have bank details on file with Medicare (these details can be updated online through your MyGov account).

For Telehealth calls we ask that payment is finalised 24 hours prior to the scheduled appointment. This payment can be made by bank transfer or over the phone using a credit card.

Once a Telehealth appointment time is confirmed we will send a payment invoice one week prior to your appointment. This invoice will include payment details. We ask that where possible, you provide a payment receipt for this Telehealth fee. Once payment is completed a link to access the Telehealth call will be sent, along with a paid tax invoice and a Medicare statement listing your rebate. This rebate will be electronically processed on your behalf and returned to your associated account.

Following your initial appointment a estimated surgical fee may be provided at Dr Farmer's discretion. This estimated surgical fee will be indicative of Dr Farmer's fee only and include an estimated Medicare (+ Health Fund) rebate as applicable. This will also include associated Medicare Item Numbers that you can provide to your Private Health Fund (if insured) to confirm your cover.

These fees are based on the surgery you have chosen to undertake and will vary according to the complexity and duration of the procedure. This estimated surgical fee does not include fees for Anaesthetic services or Hospital stay.

Once a surgical date has been confirmed we will generate a complete surgical quote, inclusive of Anaesthetic and Hospital fees (as applicable).

This surgical fee may be eligible for a Medicare, and where applicable, private health fund rebate. This estimated rebate will be included with both the estimated surgical fee and complete surgical quote.

There will be no charge for standard post operative visits for a period of three months following your procedure. Any additional visits will incur a follow up fee of $150, unless otherwise advised by Dr. Farmer.

Please note, a fee may be applicable for special dressings as required or for visits not considered ‘normal aftercare’.

Please note, should your procedure be considered cosmetic or include ‘cosmetic’ components, Medicare and Private Health Fund rebates will not apply.

All cosmetic fees will include GST.

Once a suitable date for your surgery has been selected and agreed upon with GIA, we ask that you provide a 10 % deposit of the total surgical fee. This deposit secures your surgical date.

The remaining balance of your surgical fee is to be paid in full 10 days prior to your surgery.

Should you choose to cancel your surgery less than 21 days prior to the scheduled date, this deposit will be forfeited. Cancellations made outside of this 21-day period will be refunded in full.

We understand the decision to have surgery is a significant one and that plans can change. Please communicate with GIA as soon as possible if you believe that you will no longer be able to attend your procedure as scheduled. We will do our best to reschedule or accommodate changes where possible. In the case of illness prior to a surgical procedure, please reach out to GIA so that we can make alternative arrangements as needed. Rescheduling your operation will not result in you losing your deposit.

On confirmation of a surgical date a complete surgical quote will be generated. Included in this complete surgical quote will be a quote provided by your Anaesthetist outlining the costs associated with Anaesthetic services for your procedure.

Anaesthetic fees may attract an associated Medicare (+ Health Fund) Rebate, as applicable. This estimated rebate will be provided within the complete surgical quote.

Should you hold private health insurance, you may receive an additional rebate for anaesthetic costs This will be determined by your health fund and based on your level of cover. We will provide your private health fund details to the anaesthetist and they will calculate the associated rebate for your fund.

Payment of your full Anaesthetic fee should be finalised two days prior to your surgical date. An invoice will be provided by the Anaesthetist and include payment details.

Should your procedure be considered cosmetic, or include a cosmetic component a second Anaesthetic fee will be provided. This cosmetic Anaesthetic fee will include GST

Anaesthetic fees will be billed directly by the Anaesthetic service.

Uninsured Hospital Fees:

There will be a fee for your hospital stay, overnight or day surgery. We will secure a quote for your specific procedure from the hospital and this amount will be included in the complete surgical quote provided to you by GIA.

This fee is to be paid to the hospital directly, two days prior to the date of your surgery. Payment details will be outlined on this Hospital quote.

Insured Hospital Fees:

If you have private health cover, you will have made an agreement with your fund at the time of establishing your policy regarding a hospital excess or co-payment. This excess is to be paid to the hospital on the day of your surgery.

There may be additional costs associated with your hospital stay based on your level of Private Health cover. Always confirm the details of your cover with your fund prior to the date of your procedure.

Cosmetic procedures will not be covered by Medicare or Private Health Insurance. As such Hospital fees for cosmetic procedures will require payment in full two days prior to a surgical date.

All fees associated with a cosmetic procedure will include GST.

Medically indicated procedures are eligible for a Medicare rebate.

Should you hold have Private Health Insurance, and have confirmed you are covered for your procedure, your fund will also provide an additional rebate on associated Medicare item number fees.

Both the estimated surgical fee and the complete surgical quote you receive from GIA will provide an estimated Medicare (and applicable private health fund) rebate for your surgery.

Cosmetic procedures are not eligible for Medicare or Private Health Fund rebates.