Your Appointment
How do I make an appointment?
Appointments can be made by contacting us on: (07) 4588 8826 or email admin@urologycare.net.au. Every effort is made to ensure that you are seen promptly.
What to expect at your first appointment
During your initial consultation with Dr Sapre, he will enquire about your health to understand your symptoms & concerns. Dr Sapre will discuss your condition/s with you and may perform a physical examination. Any relevant diagnostic testing necessary will be scheduled and a plan for your care will be developed. Please feel free to bring a support person with you to your appointment if required, and ask any questions you may have. Dr Sapre is always willing to answer your questions and discuss any concerns you might have.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Referral letter from GP
Blood test results
Imaging (X-ray, Ultrasound, CT scan)
Records of previous surgery
List of medication
Medicare card
Private Health insurance card
Running on time
Appointment times will be strictly adhered to and we ask that you arrive on time. Delays are at times inevitable as some patients may have more complex problems that will take longer to address than anticipated. We apologise if we keep you waiting for this reason.
Cancellation Policy
Please ring immediately if you are unable to keep your appointment. Late cancellations or failure to attend can affect the service provision to other patients and affect wait times for appointments.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book an appointment to see Dr Sapre? +
To book an appointment to see Dr Sapre, please call reception on (07) 4588 8826. You will need a referral letter from your general practitioner prior to your appointment. Please email a copy of this to admin@urologycare.net.au or fax to (07) 4634 3144.
Do I need to pay for my consultation at the time of my appointment? +
Full payment of the invoice is expected at the end of the consultation. We accept EFTPOS or credit card payments (Mastercard, Visa or AMEX). Cheques and cash are not accepted. We are able to assist you to get the Medicare rebate, which will cover part of the consultation cost.
Will my health insurance cover my procedure? +
We will provide an MBS item number(s) for your operation as part of our financial consent process. You should check with your insurer whether these item numbers are covered as part of your policy prior to your surgery.
What is informed financial consent? +
We aim to be transparent about the costs associated with surgery. If surgery is required, we will provide you with a financial quote for the costs associated with surgery, which will include any out-of-pocket costs.
The quote we provide is related to the Dr Sapre’s fee. There are other healthcare providers involved in your journey such as anaesthetists, radiologists, pathologists etc and hospital related costs such as pharmacy and allied health. We are happy to provide you with their details before your operation so that there is financial transparency.
As with any medical procedure, if unforeseen circumstances arise during the procedure it may be necessary to arrange additional medical services. If this happens, there may be additional costs to you that are not covered by this estimate.
For further information please visit the Australian Medical Association (AMA) or Commonwealth Ombudsman guides on informed financial consent.
Do you see patients who do not have health insurance? +
Dr Sapre is happy to see uninsured patients in his private clinic for a consultation. However, we recommend that if surgery is required, that it be performed in a public hospital to avoid the additional costs of rare but possible complications or an unexpected intensive care admission. If surgery is required, Dr Sapre will communicate with your general practitioner following your consultation and arrange a referral for an appointment at Toowoomba Hospital.