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Image of clothes | Bariatric Surgery Costs
  • Surgeon and Dietitian initial consultation                   $550

  • Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.                          $21,500

  • Laparoscopic One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass.     $24,500

  • Laparoscopic Roux en Y Gastric Bypass                  $27,500

  • Revision bariatric surgery                                         Price on application

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Mr Kelly offers a high-quality premium service. You only ever pay two FIXED fees. There are no hidden extra costs 

  • Initial package consultation fee

  • Surgery package fee

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The surgery package fee includes

  1. Surgeon fee

  2. Hospital charge

  3. Anaesthetic fee

  4. Postop Surgeon consultations

  5. Postop Dietitan consultations

  6. As required contact with Bariatric Surgery Facilitator, Mel

  7. As required access to Mr Kelly for any postop issues

  8. As required access to clinical psychologist

  9. Facilitation of access to Bariatric Nurse Specialist (extra cost)

  10. Facilitation of access to Bariatric Physician (extra cost)

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Mr Kelly does not compromise on your safety. He works at both St Georges and Southern Cross hospitals where the staff are highly trained in bariatric surgery and can cater to your needs.

 

Mr Kelly only uses the most reliable and highest quality surgical staplers and sealing devices(MEDTRONIC). He will not use the cheaper staplers and sealing devices. 

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If you have a hiatal hernia discovered at surgery, it will be repaired for free.

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Your hospital stay is usually 1 to 2 nights. You will be discharged when you are well and happy to be discharged. There is no pressure on you to be discharged.

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Kiwisaver to pay for Bariatric Surgery

  • The majority of people who apply for Kiwisaver to pay for Bariatric Surgery are successful.

  • Most people access it via the financial hardship category

  • You fill out a withdrawal request form from your kiwisaver provider

  • Supporting medical documentation can be supplied by the surgeon

  • Bariatric surgery is an excellent investment in your future health and well-being. It will enable you to get to retirement and enjoy it

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Health Insurance to pay for Bariatric Surgery

  • Some New Zealand Health Insurance policies will pay for part or all of the surgery

  • Southern Cross will pay $7500 towards the operation if you meet their criteria

  • It is best to contact your insurance provider to see if you are eligible

Doctor Steven Kelly

Bariatric, Upper GI and General Surgeon

Consulting At

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​​Christchurch Surgical Associates

146 Leinster Road, Merivale,

Christchurch 8014

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Contact Us

Monday - Friday

8:30am to 5:00pm

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