Your Appointment with Ian Al’Khafaji
Making an appointment with Mr Ian Al’Khafaji
All referrals are reviewed carefully, and appointments are scheduled based on the severity and urgency of your condition. If your issue is urgent, please contact us directly and we will do our best to accommodate you as soon as possible. For non-urgent referrals, we aim to offer appointments within 2–4 weeks.
You can contact our team by email or leave a message inquiry. Once we receive your referral, we will be in touch to arrange an appointment.
Phone: 0429 180 776
Fax: (03) 9124 1564
Email: admin@vsjc.com.au
What should I bring to my appointment:
You completed all required patient registration forms and questionnaires.
A copy (CD or film) of any relevant imaging. While we can sometimes access imaging through online portals, not all providers are available to us. To avoid delays, please bring a hard copy of your scans.
Bring a list of your medication and medical/surgical history
Your meidcare details
Hospital Appointments
Adeney Private Hospital
209 Cotham Rd, Kew VIC 3101
St Vincent Private Hospital Fitzroy
59 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy VIC 3065
St Vincent Private Hospital East Melbourne
159 Grey St, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Appointment FAQS
How long is the wait to be seen?
All referrals are reviewed carefully, and appointments are scheduled based on the severity and urgency of your condition. If your issue is urgent, please contact us directly and we will do our best to accommodate you as soon as possible. For non-urgent referrals, we aim to offer appointments within 2–4 weeks.
How do I make an appointment?
You can contact our team by email or leave a message inquiry. Once we receive your referral, we will be in touch to arrange an appointment.
Phone: 0429 180 776
Fax: (03) 9124 1564
Email: admin@vsjc.com.au
Do I need a referral to make an appointment?
Yes. A referral from your GP, specialist, or Emergency Department doctor is required before we can see you. This ensures that we have the necessary clinical information to provide the best care. if you can not provide a referral at your appointment we may need to reschedule your appointment.
What should I bring to my appointment?
You completed all required patient registration forms and questionnaires.
A copy (CD or film) of any relevant imaging with an associated radiology report. While we can sometimes access imaging through online portals, not all providers are available to us. To avoid delays, please bring a hard copy of your scans.
Bring a list of your medication and medical/surgical history.
Your medicare, TAC, and/or Worker Cover details.
What is your cancellation policy?
If you need to cancel or reschedule, please notify the clinic at least 24 hours in advance. This allows us to offer the appointment time to another patient who may be waiting.
Is there patient parking at Mr Al’Khafaji’s Rooms?
You can find street parking or garage parking near the consultation rooms.
Do I need X-rays or MRI scan prior to my appointment?
Yes, please bring all of your images (X-rays, CT, or MRI) with the associate radiology report to your appointment. While we can visualize images online, not all institutions provide our clinic access. Thus, it is important to bring any hard copies you can obtain. We may ask for additional images before or after you are seen during your consultation.
Does Mr Al’Khafaji treat children?
Yes, we are happy to see children 12 years or older.
Fees & Payment FAQS
What are the consultation and surgery fees?
We follow the Australian Medical Association (AMA) specialist fee schedule.
If you have Medicare, a portion of your consultation fee will be rebated. The remaining gap payment will need to be covered out of pocket.
For surgery, our administrative staff will provide you with a detailed quote and review logistics required before your procedure. Full payment of the quoted fee is required before a surgical date can be confirmed.
Do you see TAC and WorkCover patients?
Yes, we do. Please bring all claim details and reference numbers related to your TAC or WorkCover claim so that we can process your care appropriately.
Do I need to pay for my consultation at the time of my appointment?
Yes, you will need to pay your appointment in full at the time of your appointment via cashless payment.
Will my health insurance cover my surgery/procedure?
Your private health fund will cover your hospital stay but this will have to be reviewed with your personal plan. Your surgery will be partially covered by medicare but Mr Al’Khafaji does charge a GAP.
Does Mr Al’Khafaji charge a gap fee for surgery?
Yes. Because MBS reimbursement has not kept pace with inflation, a gap fee is required to cover the difference. Our fees are aligned with the AMA schedule. However, Mr Al’Khafaji offers no out-of-pocket surgery for patients insured with Medibank Private or Bupa, provided their procedure is performed at Adeney Private Hospital.
What is informed financial consent?
Informed financial consent is the process where a healthcare provider gives a patient a written estimate of all likely costs for a planned medical treatment, including out-of-pocket expenses, before the treatment begins. It is important to know we cannot provide out-of-pocket costs for the anaesthetist or surgical assistant who will be providing you with care during surgery.
Do you see patients that do not have private health insurance?
We do see patients without private health insurance but currently Mr Al’Khafaji does not have a public appointment.
Do you see Worksafe and TAC patients?
Yes, Please bring all claim details and reference numbers related to your TAC or WorkCover claim so that we can process your care appropriately.
Do you see Veteran Affairs (DVS) patients?
Yes, please bring appropriate details so we can process your care effectively
