Orthopaedic Surgery & Treatment

Please bring your Medicare card, private health fund details (if applicable) and a list of your current medications. Prior to your consultation you may elect to provide this information electronically via a New Patient Form, which will be emailed to you. 

Dr Richmond will need to carefully examine the area of your body that is of concern. Please consider this when choosing what you wear e.g., shorts and/or a singlet may be ideal, and wear shoes that are easy to remove and put back on.

Please telephone the office as soon as possible so that your appointment can be rescheduled, and your appointment time given to another patient. If you cancel with less than 48 hours’ notice or do not attend your appointment without notice, a $100 cancellation fee may be charged.

Full payment is required at the time of your consultation. Cash, EFTPOS and credit cards are accepted. You will be issued with a receipt, and we will lodge a claim electronically to Medicare on your behalf. If your bank details are registered with Medicare, you will receive your rebate within 1-3 days. 

The cost to see Dr Richmond in clinic is available on request, please telephone the office to enquire. All patients are informed of consultation fees when booking an Initial Appointment. 

If referred by a third party, some patients may be entitled to receive care from Dr Richmond at no cost e.g., WorkCover, Surgery Connect.

Prior to all planned procedures, you will receive a quote from Dr Richmond that outlines the surgical fees involved and estimates your Medicare and/or private health fund rebate entitlements. You will be responsible for ascertaining and meeting the costs of private hospital care and treatment provided by other medical professionals e.g., Anaesthetist, Surgical Assistant.

In order to receive a Medicare rebate for a consultation with Dr Richmond, you will require a current referral from a Medical Practitioner (Doctor). Medicare specifies that a referral from a GP covers your visits for 12 months and a referral from another type of Specialist lasts for 3 months.

Your medical referral also provides important background health information that assists Dr Richmond to assess your condition and optimally tailor his treatment advice.