Your Appointment with Dr Kade Collins
Book your appointment online using the button below, or by calling Kade’s reception team on: (03) 9124 9812 or by emailing: admin@kadecollins.com.au
What do I need to bring to my appointment?
Referral letter from GP
List of current medications
Private health insurance details
DVA, healthcare card or pension card, Workcover or TAC claim number
Relevant imaging
Please bring all copies and/or radiologist reports
If you don’t have a copy of the imaging (XR, CT, MRI, Ultrasound), please contact us beforehand to ensure we can access your images electronically
Relevant blood tests
Relevant correspondence from other healthcare professionals
Please complete the New Patient Form Online here, or in person 10-15minutes prior to your appointment.
Fees & Payments
New patient appointment: $250
Review/Follow-up appointment: $120
Cancellation Policy
Please contact us as soon as possible if you need to change or cancel your appointment.
Useful FAQs for Patients
How do I book an appointment with Kade?
Please call us on (03) 9124 9812 to make an appointment. Please have a referral letter from your general practitioner prior to the appointment.
Please complete the New Patient Form Online here, or in person 10-15minutes prior to your appointment.
Is there patient parking at Kade’s Rooms?
Parking is available at the Hawthorn East rooms (off-street and on-street), and parking available at the hospital consulting rooms.
Do I need a referral to see Kade?
Yes, a referral is needed to be eligible for a medicare rebate.
Do I need to pay for my consultation at the time of my appointment?
Yes, payment is accepted in EFTPOS or credit card only. Cash or cheques are not accepted.
Does Kade Bulk Bill?
No, patients wishing to see Dr Collins & be bulk billed can be referred to the Orthopaedic Department at Peninsula Health (Frankston Hospital).
Will my health insurance cover my surgery/procedure?
Informed financial consent will be given prior to any surgery to avoid any surprises in costs, including an MBS item number which you can check with your health insurer if you’re covered.
Costs of surgery that may not be covered by your private health insurance can include surgeon fees, surgical assistant fees, anaesthetist fees, hospital bed, theatre and equipment costs, pathology (blood tests), radiology, and pharmacy costs.
Common item numbers are: total hip replacement (49318), total knee replacement (49518), partial knee replacement (49517), knee arthroscopy and meniscal surgery (49572, 49580, 49582), ACL reconstruction (49542).
Please contact us if you have any questions about fees/costs of surgery with Dr Collins.
Does Kade charge a gap fee for surgery?
Kade is a no or known-gap provider for most private healthcare insurers. Kade is fortunate to be able to offer no-gap surgery for appropriately insured patients at:
Adeney Private Hospital (Medibank Private and BUPA)
Mulgrave Private Hospital (Medibank Private)
What is informed financial consent?
Informed financial consent refers to the process where a patient or individual is given clear, comprehensive information about the financial aspects of a treatment or service before agreeing to it. This includes explaining the costs involved, potential out-of-pocket expenses, insurance coverage, payment options, and any financial obligations they may incur. The goal is to ensure that the individual fully understands their financial responsibilities and consents to the treatment or service with this knowledge.
Do you see patients that do not have private health insurance?
Yes.
Do you see Worksafe / TAC / Veteran Affairs (DVS) patients?
Yes.
Do I need Xrays or MRI scan prior to my appointment?
Please bring along any relevant imaging or tests you have had.
If you only have electronic copies of the imaging, please ensure you let Kade’s rooms know prior so we can ensure we have access to the images during your consultation.
Does Kade treat children?
Yes, Kade is happy to treat children’s injuries/fractures.
Orthopaedic Surgeon Melbourne
Utilising the latest techniques and technology Kade aims to return you to your best as soon as possible with optimised recovery via a multi-disciplinary and multi-modal approach.