FAQs

Frequently asked questions

• How do I make an appointment to see Domenic?
  Please call 03 9853 7162 to make an appointment.

  Bookings for all locations are made through this number.

• Where can I see Domenic?
  Domenic consults at the following locations:

  • St Vincent’s Private Kew
  • Heidelberg
  • Boronia
  • Kilmore
• At which hospitals does Domenic perform surgery?
  • Epworth Richmond
  • Warringal Hospital
  • St. Vincent’s Private, Fitzroy
  • St. Vincents Public
  • The Austin Hospital
• What do I need to bring to an appointment?
  • Please obtain a referral from your General Practitioner to see Domenic so that you can obtain a rebate from medicare for the consultation.
  • Please bring a list of your current medications and any relevant investigation results such as blood tests or scans.
• Should I bring a friend or relative along?
  Domenic encourages patients to attend with a friend or relative, it can be helpful to remember information and ask relevant questions.
• What are the consultation fees?

  	Charge	Rebate	Out of Pocket Cost
  Initial Consultation	$200	$75.05	$124.95
  Concession	$140	$75.05	$64.95
  Review Consultation	$100	$37.15	$62.85
  Concession	$80	$37.70	$42.30

  Concession fees apply to all pension and health care cardholders (patients will be bulk-billed upon request of referring GP).

• What are the fees for Varicose vein treatments?

  	Charge	Rebate	Out of Pocket Cost
  Sclerotherapy	$600	$93.35	$506.65
  Radiofrequency (Insured)			Depends on fund
  Venaseal Glue	$4200	$1800 approx.	$2400 approx.

• Does Domenic charge gap fees for surgery?
  • Most arterial procedures will be billed entirely to your health fund with no out of pocket cost.
  • Most venous procedures are associated with a gap payment.