Appointment & Fee Information
Dr Samuel Rice
Parathyroid, Endocrine & Breast Cancer Surgeon
New patients are welcome
Over 10 years specialist experience.
What do you need for your first appointment
For your first appointment with Dr Rice, please:
- Arrive 10 minutes early to fill patient details and medical history forms
- Bring your current Medicare Card
- Bring your referral letter from your GP or specialist
- Supply any original X-rays, ultrasounds or MRI scans (your imaging provider will be able to supply)
- Bring your private health insurance details (if applicable)
- List any medication/s or supplements that you are currently taking
- Details of your other current medical provider/s (if applicable).
This information helps us provide you with thorough and efficient medical advice and care.
At the conclusion of your appointment
Depending on your treatment plan with Dr Rice, the next step may involve:
- Booking in for further tests
- Booking a follow up appointment
- Organising a surgery date and supplying you with the necessary information
- Issue of medical certificate or certificate of capacity
- Email or post letters regarding – Travel, insurance, GP, rehabilitation or external referrals.
Fee information
Patient consultations
Please see the below table for Dr Rice’s current consultation fees:
| Consultation Type | Fee | Medicare Rebate | Out of Pocket |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Patient Consultation | $170 | $78.05 | $91.95 |
| Review Consultation | $100 | $39.25 | $60.75 |
Minor procedures performed in rooms will be Bulk Billed and only booked following an initial consultation.
Surgical bookings
Patients covered under private health insurance:
- Dr Rice does not charge a surgical gap fee
Private patients who are not privately insured:
- Minor Surgery – Dr Rice charges $200 gap fee
- Major Surgery – Dr Rice charges $400 gap fee
- Bilateral Procedure Surgical $500
- Extensive/Complex Case Surgical $1000
Appointment cancellations
Please provide us with at least 48 hours notification upon cancellation or rescheduling of an appointment.
A Fee of $60 will be charged for failure to attend a scheduled appointment.
