Clear information about fees helps you plan. If you have any questions, please call our rooms on (07) 2111 2600 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm).
Fees at a glance
| Initial consultation | $200. With a valid referral, Medicare rebates $155.85 (MBS item 110), so your out-of-pocket cost is $44.15. |
| Follow-up consultations | Bulk billed – no out-of-pocket cost (valid referral needed). |
| Procedures with private health insurance gastroscopy, colonoscopy, Bravo, banding and others | No gap for Dr Zad’s fee. |
| Capsule endoscopy | Bulk billed for patients who meet the Medicare criteria. |
| DVA (Veterans’) patients | No extra fee. |
Medicare rebates are set by the Australian Government and are usually updated each July. Rebate shown is from 1 July 2026; fees current as of November 2026.
Consultations
You can book directly, but a valid referral is needed to claim a Medicare rebate. A GP referral is usually valid for 12 months and a referral from another specialist for 3 months. Without a valid referral, Medicare rebates cannot be claimed.
Procedures and private health insurance
For patients with private hospital cover, Dr Zad charges no gap for procedures such as gastroscopy, colonoscopy, Bravo wireless pH testing and haemorrhoid banding. Please note:
- Your health fund may apply an excess or co-payment to the hospital admission, depending on your policy. Check with your fund that your policy includes gastrointestinal endoscopy (included in Bronze, Silver and Gold hospital cover).
- The anaesthetist bills separately. Ask our rooms or the anaesthetist about any gap.
- If you do not have private hospital cover, please ask for a written quote for a self-funded procedure.
- You will receive an estimate of fees in writing before your procedure.
Capsule endoscopy
Video capsule endoscopy is bulk billed for patients who meet the Medicare criteria, for example investigation of unexplained bleeding or iron deficiency after a gastroscopy and colonoscopy. Our rooms can check whether you are eligible.
DVA (Veterans’) patients
There is no extra fee for eligible Department of Veterans’ Affairs card holders. Please bring your DVA card and referral.
More information
The Australian Government’s Medical Costs Finder explains typical costs for common procedures. To book, call (07) 2111 2600 or request an appointment online.
