Hernia Surgery Cost in Brisbane
How much does hernia surgery cost in Brisbane? For privately insured patients, Dr Goutham Sivasuthan, Specialist Sugeon, offers hernia surgery as a known gap — a small, capped out-of-pocket cost that you are told in writing before your surgery, with no surprises on the day.
What "known gap" means
A known gap is a small, capped out-of-pocket cost. "Known" means you get the exact figure in writing before your surgery. It sits on top of what Medicare and your private health fund pay. There are no surprise bills on the day.
Which hernia repairs this applies to
The known-gap arrangement applies across the hernia repairs Dr Goutham performs for privately insured patients, including:
- Inguinal (groin) hernia repair
- Femoral hernia repair
- Umbilical (belly button) and epigastric hernia repair
- Incisional and other abdominal-wall hernia repair
What affects your out-of-pocket cost
- Your cover — your health fund, level of cover and any excess
- The hernia itself — size, location, and whether it is a first-time or recurrent repair
- The approach — open, keyhole (laparoscopic) or robotic-assisted
- Hospital and anaesthetist fees, which are separate and disclosed to you up front
What your written quote includes
Before you decide, you receive a written quote setting out:
- Dr Goutham's surgeon fee and your known-gap amount
- Where relevant, the hospital and anaesthetist fees
- Your initial consultation, which is separate and is Medicare-rebatable with a valid GP referral
About the surgeon & fees
Fees apply only to procedures personally performed by Dr Goutham Sivasuthan — a general and endoscopic surgeon, Australian-trained through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, GESA-accredited (Gastroenterological Society of Australia), UQ MBBS (AHPRA MED0002000354). Every case is unique: size, location, complexity and the surgical approach all affect cost, so your exact known-gap amount is confirmed in writing before any procedure. There is no obligation to proceed.
Frequently asked questions
What does "known gap" mean?
It is a small, capped out-of-pocket cost that is told to you in writing before surgery, on top of what your health fund and Medicare cover. It is predictable, with no surprise bills.
Will I get a written quote before surgery?
Yes. Your surgeon fee and known-gap amount — and, where relevant, hospital and anaesthetist fees — are confirmed in writing before you decide, with no pressure to book.
Is the consultation covered by Medicare?
An initial consultation is separate from surgery and is Medicare-rebatable when you have a valid GP referral.
Does private health insurance cover hernia surgery?
Hernia repair is generally covered for patients with appropriate hospital cover. Your known-gap amount depends on your fund and level of cover, and is confirmed in writing beforehand.
Dr Goutham does not perform hiatal (paraoesophageal) or parastomal hernia repair — those are referred to upper-GI or colorectal sub-specialists.