APPOINTMENTS
& FEES

WIRES RADIOLOGY

Learn more about what you need for your first or review appointment, how our team will look after your during your treatment and any related fees.

APPOINTMENT BOOKINGS

For all enquiries and appointment bookings, please call or email us:

Open: Weekdays 9:00am – 5:00pm | Closed: Weekends & Public Holidays
In an emergency call “000”

FIRST APPOINTMENT

We know discussing your health issues can be very overwhelming. Please feel free to bring a family member or friend along to your appointment for support or to be part of the discussions.

At anytime, please feel free to ask questions to ensure you fully understand your diagnosis and treatment options. Knowing what to expect can help you prepare for treatment and ease any anxiety you may be feeling.

Our professional and caring team are here to help you through the process to make your experience is as smooth as possible.

WHAT TO BRING

Please bring the following to your first appointment:

  • Current referral letter from your GP or Specialist (if not already emailed or faxed)

  • Completed Health Questionnaire – Download here (PDF 676kB).

  • A list of your current medications including names, doses and frequency (if unsure please bring in original packaging and scripts)

  • Medicare or Pensioner’s Card & Private Health Insurance

  • All recent investigations such as X-rays, CTs, ultrasound, MRIs or blood tests obtained during the investigation of your medical condition

Your Health Questionnaire and results can be emailed to admin@wiresradiology.com.au 

This up-to-date information will help assist your medical team in providing the best possible care given your specific diagnosis and recommended treatment options.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING YOUR APPOINTMENT

Whilst every patient is treated according to their individual circumstances, a typical appointment with your doctor may involve:

Welcome and introduction – Your doctor will welcome you and make you feel comfortable and outline what will happen during your appointment.

Review of medical history, imaging and reports – Your doctor will review your medical history, most recent results and scans and may recommend additional testing if required.

Physical exam – Your doctor may undertake a physical exam.

Discuss treatment options – Your doctor will go over information about your disease and treatment options as well as any possible side effects and treatment consent.

Ask questions – We encourage you to ask questions about your diagnosis, treatment options and side effects.

Schedule the operation (if required) – If an operation is required your doctor will discuss with you and schedule an operation date and relevant paperwork required to proceed with your procedure.

oncology consult

PATIENT CARE – TREATMENT OUTLINE
Your Journey with WIRES:

First Appointment

Introduction, review, examination, discussion & consent.

Procedure

Undertake minimally invasive medical procedure in hospital.

Follow-up Appointment

Review with your doctor to assess your treatment results.

REVIEW APPOINTMENTS

If necessary, your doctor will schedule with you a review appointment. This will give you and your doctor the opportunity to discuss your current condition and treatment approach as well as any additional results, side effects or symptoms you may be experiencing due to your treatment.

If you have any questions or would like to book and appointment, please contact us:

FEE INFORMATION

PRIVATE HEALTH FUND & ADDITIONAL COSTS

Please ensure you check the following items:

  • GP OR SPECIALIST REFERRAL – Required for Medicare rebates and private health insurance eligibility.
  • PRIVATE HEALTH FUND COVER – Patients without private health insurance are not eligible for treatment at the private hospital. Medicare rebates will still apply to consultations with a valid referral.

PRIVATE HEALTH FUND – Please discuss the following with your private health insurer:

  • Eligibility for the proposed treatment – Some procedures may not be included in lower levels of private cover (a list of “items numbers” can be provided so you can check with your health fund)

  • Potential excess fees for your admission to hospital.

ADDITIONAL COSTS – Please consider additional costs may apply:

  • If an anaesthetist is required – The anaesthetic team will discuss this with you prior to the procedure.

  • If radiology, pathology, or pharmacy services are required during your hospital stay.

SELF FUNDED BY PATIENT

Consultations can be self funded by patients – Please note the consultation will not be eligible for a Medicare Rebate.

Procedures can be self funded by patients – Costs can be discussed during your appointment.
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OVERALL COSTS

DURING YOUR APPOINTMENT – Your doctor will discuss your condition and treatment options. Following the consultation, you will be provided with a more accurate list of “item numbers” to confirm with your private health fund.

Please note – The list of “item numbers” is only an estimate, and may change at the time of surgery.

PROCEDURAL FEES

WIRES RADIOLOGY & GAP FEES – Please note:

  • We do not usually charge a gap fee for most procedures

  • If a gap fee is charged it will not be more than $500

  • Fees will be discussed at the time of your appointment

  • Please note – Fees may change at the time of surgery.

STANDARD CONSULT FEES

Please see below for initial consultation costs, review appointment costs and Medicare rebates.

Note – Fees will increase as of 1st July 2026 as follows:

  • Standard consult fees – Initial consult $250 | Review consult $100 (including telehealth).
  • Concession consult fees – Initial consult $200 | Review consult $100 (including telehealth).

Initial Consultation

$200
  • Medicare Rebate $84.15
  • Your total out of pocket $115.85

Review Consultation

$80
  • Medicare Rebate $42.30
  • Your total out of pocket $37.70

CONCESSION FEES

Valid pension card holders only – We are not currently accepting DVA, WorkCover, MVA or uninsured patients.

Pensioners - Initial Consultation

$150
  • Medicare Rebate $84.15
  • Your total out of pocket $65.85

Pensioners - Review Consultation

$80
  • Medicare Rebate $42.30
  • Your total out of pocket $37.70

HOW TO PAY

Please pay your account at the end of your appointment. You can conveniently pay by:

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If you have any questions or would like to book and appointment, please contact us:

Proud member of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists and
The Interventional Radiology Society of Australasia.
 
WIRES INTERVENTIAL RADIOLOGY

EPPING: Suite 4, Northern Blood & Cancer Care, Northern Private Hospital, 12 Osburn Place, Epping, Victoria 3076.
Our team see patients from all over Melbourne and its northern suburbs including Epping, Lalor, Thomastown, Campbellfield, Mill Park, Wollert, South Morang, Meadow Heights, Glenroy, Fawkner, Reservoir, Bundoora, Coburg, Preston, Greensborough, Diamond Creek, Doreen, Greenvale, Roxburgh Park and surrounding suburbs.

SURREY HILLS: Union Road Specialists Centre, 203 Union Road Surrey Hills, Melbourne VIC 3127. Our team see patients from all over Melbourne and its northern suburbs including Surrey Hills, Hawthorn, Balwyn North, Box Hill, Vermont, Burwood, Malvern, Vermont South, Glen Waverley, Doncaster, Doncaster East, Templestowe, Blackburn, Bulleen, Heidlberg and surrounding suburbs.

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