FAQs

HOw much will my appointment cost?

Consultation Costs:

Dr Young charges $250.00 for a new consultation and $86.15 of this is rebated on Medicare, provided you have a valid referral from your GP.  Follow up consults are $120.00 and $43.35 can be claimed back from Medicare. Our staff will process the rebate for you directly so no additional trips are required.

Post-operative care is included in the surgical fee for the first 6 weeks after surgery.

Operation Costs:

Privately Insured Patients

As of 1st January 2026 Dr Young will no longer be participating as a preferred provider with any health funds including HBF

All private patients will incur an out of-pocket fee which will be dependent on your private health insurance company and your level of cover.

Dr Young’s surgical fees are based on the fees which has been set by the Australia Medical Association (AMA).

Due to variances between health funds, your out-of-pocket expenses may vary depending on your health fund. Please be aware that sometimes we are unable to provide you with an estimate of surgical fees until your initial consultation with Dr Young.

You will be provided with a quote at the time of booking surgery and your out-of-pocket expenses for will be made known to you prior to proceeding. We advise that upon receipt of a quote, you contact your health fund to ensure you have the adequate coverage for your upcoming surgery and to discuss any further out-of-pocket expenses you may incur. Your surgical fee will cover all of your in-patient hospital care provided by Dr Young and post-operative reviews with Dr Young and his practice nurse for the first 6 weeks.

All health insurance companies will also require you to pay an excess on admission directly to the hospital. You will need to contact your health fund to discuss what your excess will be.

Please be advised that providing an estimate of surgical fees may not be possible in emergency situations.  

Patients may elect to self-fund if they wish. Quotes can be obtained on your behalf.

Please call Dr Young’s rooms directly on (08) 6373 0122 should you wish to discuss this further.

Department of Veteran’s Affairs Patients

You will not incur any out of pocket costs for consultation or surgery as per the DVA agreement.

Public Patients

There is no cost for treatment in public hospitals.

Workers Compensation/MV Insurance Commission

We endeavour to prioritise workplace injury referrals. Letters and documents will be provided to your referrer pending the urgency.

I am from Country Western Australia, do you consult for patients in regional areas? 

Dr Sam Young grew up in rural WA and is aware of the particular problems that come from living in rural and remote Australia, especially when a significant proportion of healthcare services can only be accessed in Perth.