Self-funded care at St John of God Murdoch Hospital

Private hospital treatment in southern Perth without health insurance.

Paediatric patient popping bubbles with caregiver in hospital bed.

If you do not have private health insurance we can assist you to access appropriate treatment through our 'self-funded care' option.

Self-funding is a simple process where you can pay for private hospital surgeries or treatments, even if you don't have private health insurance.

By choosing to self-fund your care you will receive comprehensive private hospital care with:

  • quick access, avoiding public hospital waiting lists
  • your choice of specialist, who cares for you from your initial consultation through to surgery, in hospital and after discharge
  • a range of payment options.

How to self-fund private hospital treatment

We can help guide you through self-funding your private hospital care – visit our guide to self-funded care. Our six-step process helps you understand how to access private hospital care without insurance with information on a range of payment options (including payment plans) and links to specialist doctors who provide self-funded care.

Self-funded hospital packages

Giving you the upfront certainty of one agreed price for your procedure.

We have worked with the following specialists to keep our self-funded hospital package costs as low as possible. These packages only apply to the specialists listed below. 

Please note – Your suitability for this package offering is at the specialist’s discretion, and you will need a GP referral for your initial consult.

Bariatric (weight loss) surgery

Procedures: Sleeve gastrectomy
Specialist: Dr Ruth Blackham
Package cost: 
$21,499

Ear, Nose and Throat

Procedures: Removal of tonsils, removal of adenoids, middle ear insertion of tube (including paediatrics)
Specialist: Dr George Sim
Package cost: Contact specialist

Gastroenterology

Procedures: Colonoscopy, gastroscopy, colonoscopy with polypectomy
Specialists: Mr Derek ChenDr Eng Gan, Dr Simon HazeldineDr William Tjhin, Dr Bindu Kunjuraman
Package cost: Contact specialist

General surgery

Procedures: Colonoscopy, gastroscopy, colonoscopy with polypectomy
Specialists: Mr Derek ChenDr Mayak BhandariDr William TjhinDr Bindu Kunjuraman
Package cost: Contact specialist

Gynaecology

Procedures: Hysteroscopy with endometrial biopsy, Hysteroscopy with polypectomy
Specialist: Dr Jason Chin
Package cost: Contact specialist

Vascular

Procedures: Varicose veins
Specialist: Dr Gregory Then
Package cost: Contact specialist

Request an estimate for hospital costs

To get an estimate of private hospital fees for self-funded surgery or treatment at a St John of God Health Care hospital please complete this form.

You can also contact our team to get an estimate for self-funded care by telephone on 1300 940 199
Festive period operating hours: From 23 December 2024 to 3 January 2025 our team is available between 7.00am to 3.00pm AWST Monday to Friday. We are closed on public holidays.

Please note: This is not an emergency telephone number. If you or someone close to you needs urgent medical attention call 000 for emergency services, or contact Health Direct for 24-hour health advice on 1800 022 222.