Transparent pricing from 45+ Melbourne surgeons: $14,000-$23,000 self-funded or $4,500-$11,000 with insurance. 8-12% cheaper than Sydney with equivalent quality.
| Payment Method | Total Cost | Timeline | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Funded (No Insurance) | $14,000 - $23,000 | 2-4 weeks | Urgent surgery, no insurance |
| Private Health Insurance Most Popular | $4,500 - $11,000 | 12-month wait + 2-4 weeks | Planned surgery, have insurance |
| Public Hospital (Melbourne Metro) | $0 - $500 | 1-3 years wait | Limited income, willing to wait |
| Medical Finance (Payment Plan) | $230 - $580/month | Immediate (approval required) | Need payment flexibility |
Most Melbourne patients pay between $7,000-$16,500 when combining private insurance + Medicare rebates + out-of-pocket expenses. Melbourne's higher surgeon competition results in more competitive pricing without compromising quality.
Understanding Melbourne's pricing structure helps you identify potential savings.
Melbourne surgeon fees are competitive with excellent value. The city's strong bariatric surgery community drives quality and affordability.
Melbourne boasts one of Australia's best hospital networks with consistently competitive pricing.
Consider regional hospitals for additional savings:
Melbourne anaesthetist fees are slightly lower than Sydney, reflecting the city's overall cost structure.
Average Melbourne Anaesthetist Fee: $2,300 - $2,800 for gastric sleeve surgery (vs $2,500-$3,000 in Sydney). Factors affecting cost include surgery duration, patient BMI, and complexity of medical history.
Same Medicare rebates as Sydney, but Melbourne surgeons often participate in more "no gap" schemes.
Melbourne has more surgeons participating in health fund "no gap" or "known gap" schemes than Sydney. This means you're more likely to find a surgeon who charges little or no gap fees beyond Medicare rebates - potentially saving $5,000-$10,000.
Gold Plus or Hospital Extra with bariatric surgery inclusion
Gap Fees (Melbourne avg): $3,000-$7,000 (vs Sydney $3,000-$8,000)
No Gap Surgeons: 18 Melbourne surgeons participate
Gold Hospital or Top Hospital with weight loss surgery
Gap Fees (Melbourne): $2,500-$6,500
Medical Gap Scheme: 22 participating Melbourne surgeons
Top Hospital or Classic Plus plans
Known Gap Coverage: Know costs upfront with 15+ Melbourne surgeons
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Cost information is provided for educational purposes only and represents typical Melbourne ranges as of January 2025. Actual costs vary based on individual circumstances, surgeon choice, hospital selection, insurance coverage, and medical complexity. All pricing should be confirmed directly with your chosen surgeon and health fund. This information does not constitute medical or financial advice.
Sources: Pricing data compiled from publicly available information from 45+ Melbourne bariatric surgeons (January 2025), Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS), private health insurance fund policy documents, and Australian medical finance providers.
