Fees
We believe in clear and transparent communication regarding your orthopaedic care, including all associated fees.
Dr Bradley Richmond and our team are committed to providing you with a thorough understanding of the anticipated costs.
Costs at a Glance
Initial Consultation Fee
$250
Medicare Rebate:
at least $86.15
Out-of-Pocket Cost: maximum of $163.85
Review Consultation Fee
$150
Medicare Rebate:
at least $43.35
Out-of-Pocket Cost: maximum of $106.65
Known Procedure Gap
$500
For most elective surgical procedures covered by Private Health Insurance, Dr Richmond charges a Known Gap of $500.
Consultation Fees
Our consultation fees are structured to reflect the time and expertise involved in providing comprehensive and personalised care.
Private Patients
Initial Consultation Fee: $250
Review Consultation Fee: $150
Medicare rebates are processed directly by our clinic to streamline your claim.
All appointments in the first 6-8 weeks after surgery incur no further out-of-pocket costs.
WorkCover and Surgery Connect Patients
If your consultation is related to a WorkCover claim or you are a Surgery Connect patient, your consultation fees are covered by the respective third party.
DVA Patients
DVA Gold Card and eligible White Card holders are bulk billed for all consultations.
Surgical Fees
Dr Richmond and his team takes Informed Financial Consent very seriously.
If surgery is recommended for your condition, you will be provided with an individualised quote for the indicated procedure.
You will also be advised how to seek estimates for Anaesthetic, Surgical Assistant, and Hospital costs.
Privately Insured Patients
We aim to make private orthopaedic surgery as accessible as possible for those with Private Health Insurance.
Most elective procedures are undertaken with a Known Gap of $500
e.g., Shoulder Stabilisation / Reconstruction, Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction, Subacromial Decompression, Rotator Cuff Repair, Total Knee Replacement (including MAKO robotic knee replacement), Total Shoulder Replacement (including Zimmer Shoulder Replacement).
You will pay $500 as your Known Gap fee at least 1 week prior to surgery. The remaining surgery-related costs are then covered jointly by your Private Health Insurer and Medicare, and these will be claimed directly by Dr Richmond.
Some acute, urgent and/or trauma-related procedures are Privately billed.
In these instances, full payment of the surgical cost is required upfront, you will then receive a rebate from your private health insurer after the surgery. The out-of-pocket costs are variable depending on your Private Health Fund and the specific procedure required (e.g., complex repair of fractures of humerus, shoulder, clavicle). Our team will guide you through this process.
WorkCover and Surgery Connect Patients
If your surgical procedure is covered by a third-party payer such as WorkCover or Surgery Connect, the surgical costs are covered directly by the third party. There are no out-of-pocket surgical costs for these cases.
DVA Patients
DVA Gold Card and eligible White Card holders generally incur no out-of-pocket surgical costs for approved procedures. The DVA approval process is discussed with patients on a case-by-case basis.
Self-Funded Patients
Some patients who do not have Private Health Insurance, or whose Insurance does not cover the required procedure,
choose to Self-Fund Private Surgery.
If you choose this option, you will receive a comprehensive, itemised quote outlining the surgical cost and estimated eligible Medicare rebate. Dr Richmond’s team will also guide you through the process of ascertaining the other essential costs, including Anaesthetist and
Surgical Assistant fees, Hospital charges, and Implant costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can easily Request a Consultation by calling our friendly team directly on (07) 4911 6088 during business hours OR use our online Consultation Request Form.
Standard Pathway:
A referral from a Doctor (GP or Specialist) that is addressed to Dr Richmond or any other Australian Orthopaedic Surgeon, is required. Once your referral is received, either direct from the Doctor or submitted by you, it will be triaged within 24 hours. Dr Richmond will review the referral and advise regarding referral suitability, appointment urgency, and the need for any further pre-appointment imaging. The administration team will then contact you to arrange an Initial Consultation.
Rapid Access Pathway:
If you 45 years old or younger and have sustained an acute sports-related knee or shoulder injury within the last 2 weeks you may choose to access this option. Call our team or use our online Consultation Request Form to request an Urgent Consultation (in person or via phone/video) with Dr Vicki Richmond (GP). Following an initial assessment, Vicki will arrange any imaging your require, a referral, and a Rapid Access Consultation with Dr Bradley Richmond, as appropriate.
DVA Gold Card and eligible White Card holders are bulk billed for all consultations. If referred by a third party, you may be entitled to receive care from Dr Richmond at no cost e.g., WorkCover, Surgery Connect.
Your Initial Consultation will involve a thorough discussion of your presenting concerns, functional limitations, and previous health history. Dr Richmond will perform a comprehensive physical examination and review any existing imaging (X-rays, ultrasound, MRI, CT scans). If further investigations are needed, they will be arranged. He will then provide a clear, understandable explanation of your diagnosis and discuss all suitable treatment options, ensuring you are fully informed for shared decision-making. If surgery is recommended (such as knee replacement surgery, rotator cuff repair, ACL reconstruction), you will receive detailed information about the procedure, expected outcomes, and potential risks.
The cost for orthopaedic surgery varies between surgeons, even for the same procedure.
Dr Richmond and his team takes Informed Financial Consent very seriously. If surgery is recommended for your condition, you will be provided with an individualised quote for the Surgical Costs associated with the indicated procedure. You will also be advised how to seek estimates for the additional Surgical Assistant, Anaesthetist, and Hospital costs.
If you have Private Health Insurance and are covered for the required item number, most elective procedures are undertaken with a Known Gap of $500.
If you are a WorkCover, Surgery Connect, or DVA patient - you will have no out-of-pocket Surgical Costs.
Please see the Fees page for more detailed information.
Yes, as long as your Private Health Insurance covers your for the required item number; most elective procedures are undertaken with a Known Gap of $500.
Dr Bradley Richmond
Orthopaedic Surgeon - BHB, MBChB, FRACS (Orth)
Dr Bradley Richmond graduated as a Doctor from the University of Auckland in 2004 and trained as a general Orthopaedic Surgeon in New Zealand, obtaining fellowship of The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2014. He then spent a further 18 months undertaking subspecialty fellowship training in Sydney, working with some of the most respected Knee and Shoulder surgeons in Australia.
Since December 2015, Dr Richmond has had an appointment as a Staff Specialist at Rockhampton Hospital – providing public Orthopaedic care to Central Queenslanders, and providing training and supervision to Orthopaedic Trainees, Junior Doctors, and International Medical Graduate Specialists.
In April 2024, he commenced part-time private practice, focusing exclusively on his areas of specialist expertise – knee and shoulder surgery.
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