Meet Your Surgeon
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I am a surgeon with a major interest in Upper Gastrointestinal surgery, Weight loss surgery, Hernia surgery and all aspects of General surgery.
After graduating with Honours from Monash University Medical School in 1997 and completing surgical training at the Austin hospital in Melbourne, I obtained my Fellowship in General Surgery with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2007. I went on to complete advanced training in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery at Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong.
Since returning to Australia in 2009, I have trained in various specialised weight loss and hernia centres in the United States, Europe and Australia.
I am a leading surgeon in minimally invasive surgery, such as laparoscopic hernia repair and laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery. As an instructor, I have taught the latest techniques to current surgeons as well as surgical trainees. Over the years, I have performed and supervised more than 5,000 hernia repairs.
With over 15 years experience in managing surgical patients, I endeavour to provide a comprehensive and personalised service of the highest standard to each of my patient.
Mr Steven Karametos's interests include:
Memberships & Positions Held:
I am a surgeon with a major interest in Upper Gastrointestinal surgery, Weight loss surgery, Hernia surgery and all aspects of General surgery.
After graduating with Honours from Monash University Medical School in 1997 and completing surgical training at the Austin hospital in Melbourne, I obtained my Fellowship in General Surgery with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2007. I went on to complete advanced training in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery at Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong.
Since returning to Australia in 2009, I have trained in various specialised weight loss and hernia centres in the United States, Europe and Australia.
I am a leading surgeon in minimally invasive surgery, such as laparoscopic hernia repair and laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery. As an instructor, I have taught the latest techniques to current surgeons as well as surgical trainees. Over the years, I have performed and supervised more than 5,000 hernia repairs.
With over 15 years experience in managing surgical patients, I endeavour to provide a comprehensive and personalised service of the highest standard to each of my patient.
Mr Steven Karametos's interests include:
- Advanced Laparoscopic hernia surgery
- Robotic hernia surgery
- Minimally invasive surgery for Gallbladder disease
- Laparoscopic Weight Loss & Metabolic Surgery
- Complex Abdominal Hernia repair with Component Separation
- Gastric & Intestinal Malignancy
- Management of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and disorders of the oesophagus
- Para-oesophageal Hiatal Hernia Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Gastroscopy & Colonoscopy
- Carpal Tunnel Release (<1cm Incision)
- Minimally invasive management of Haemorrhoids, HALO & THD Procedures
- General surgery -All aspects
Memberships & Positions Held:
- ANZGOSA
- OSSANZ
- IFSO
- SAGES
- Medical Advisory Committee Knox Private Hospital
- Clinical Review Committee Knox Private Hospital
- Theatre Review Committee Knox Private Hospital
The Practice
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Our friendly and efficient practice staff are ready to welcome you to our practice in Balwyn North or Knox Private Hospital. We may assist you with appointments, hospital booking, accounts, medicare claims, medical certificate, and any other enquires. We work closely with our surgeon Mr Karametos, and are your first point of contact should you have any questions.
Prior to your appointment, we will send out a text message reminder to your mobile phone. Please pay special attention to the address details of your appointment, as we do run consulting sessions at two locations (Balwyn North and Knox Private Hospital) each week. Free street parking is available for our Balwyn North office.
If you have a procedure booked with us, our team will guide you through the pre-operative instructions specific to you and any paperwork required. We will also provide you information on what to expect after surgery and post-operative care at home leading up to your opertaion date via email. Our aim is to ensure you are well-informed and supported after surgery, which is important for making a speedy recovery.
Please remember we are here to help. If you have any questions, feel free to call us 9am- 5pm Monday to Friday. Alternatively, you may email us on [email protected], and one of us will get back to you within two business days.
Consulting Rooms:
North Balwyn Surgical. 404 Balwyn Road, North Balwyn. VIC. 3104
Knox Private Hospital. 262 Mountain Highway, Wantirna. VIC. 3152
Holmesglen Private Hospital. 490 South Road, Moorabbin. VIC 3189
Peninsula Private Hospital. 525 McClelland Drive, Frankston. VIC. 3199
Operating Lists:
Knox Private Hospital
Mitcham Private Hospital
Peninsula Private Hospital
Holmesglen Private Hospital
Warringal Private Hospital
North Balwyn Surgical. 404 Balwyn Road, North Balwyn. VIC. 3104
Knox Private Hospital. 262 Mountain Highway, Wantirna. VIC. 3152
Holmesglen Private Hospital. 490 South Road, Moorabbin. VIC 3189
Peninsula Private Hospital. 525 McClelland Drive, Frankston. VIC. 3199
Operating Lists:
Knox Private Hospital
Mitcham Private Hospital
Peninsula Private Hospital
Holmesglen Private Hospital
Warringal Private Hospital
Insurance and Cost
Insured Patients: We know medical billing and insurance can be confusing, our office staff works with patients every day to help them understand what costs, if any, may be required. No procedures or authorisations will be obtained without your direct input and knowledge. The out of pocket fees are dependant on the 'item numbers' related to your surgery, and we use the Insurance Known Gap scheme* when we can. All our patients find our fees very fair given the high level of care we provide.
Self-funding/ Uninsured Patients: Please note that you will not be able to choose your surgeon or date of the surgery in the public system. As a result, sometimes uninsured patients decide to self-fund to have their surgeries in a private hospital by Mr, Steven Karametos. Please note there are three parts to the overall costs: private hospital fees (usually the greatest), surgeon fees, anaesthetist & surgical assistant fees. We will provide you with the 'item numbers' required to facilitate a quote from all parties. After surgery, you will be able to make a partial claim on the doctors' fees through Medicare. Please call us on 03 9857 3600 for more information regarding self-funding for surgery.
Workcover/ DVA Patients: we offer No-Gap surgery to all eligible Workcover and DVA patients.
In-hospital checkups (usually daily) until discharge and post-operative appointment at the rooms are included.
* Subject to choice of insurance and level of cover.
Self-funding/ Uninsured Patients: Please note that you will not be able to choose your surgeon or date of the surgery in the public system. As a result, sometimes uninsured patients decide to self-fund to have their surgeries in a private hospital by Mr, Steven Karametos. Please note there are three parts to the overall costs: private hospital fees (usually the greatest), surgeon fees, anaesthetist & surgical assistant fees. We will provide you with the 'item numbers' required to facilitate a quote from all parties. After surgery, you will be able to make a partial claim on the doctors' fees through Medicare. Please call us on 03 9857 3600 for more information regarding self-funding for surgery.
Workcover/ DVA Patients: we offer No-Gap surgery to all eligible Workcover and DVA patients.
In-hospital checkups (usually daily) until discharge and post-operative appointment at the rooms are included.
* Subject to choice of insurance and level of cover.
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