How soon can I have surgery?

We can normally offer you a surgery date within a couple of weeks from your consultation. If you reside a long way from Brisbane we may be able to offer you surgery in the same trip to Brisbane as your consultation; this will depend on your clinical situation and should be discussed with Dr Duke’s practice staff at the time of scheduling your consultation.

Where does Dr Duke operate?

Dr Duke operates exclusively at Brisbane Private Hospital, on Tuesdays and Thursdays only.

How much is a consultation?

Your initial consultation fee is $200; if you have a referral you will get a rebate from Medicare of $72.75.  Subsequent consultations are $100 with a Medicare rebate of $36.55.  Dr Duke does not charge out of pocket fees for any consultations attended for a period of three months post surgery.

If you have a WorkCover Queensland claim (or intend on lodging one), you will be charged the initial consultation fee of $200 and if your claim is accepted you will be reimbursed $160 from WorkCover Qld.  Any surgery or post-operative appointments will be invoiced directly to WorkCover Qld.

If you are covered by some other form of insurance, please enquire about payment arrangements with Dr Duke’s staff at the time of scheduling an appointment.
How much is a consultation?

Your initial consultation fee is $200; if you have a referral you will get a rebate from Medicare of $72.75.  Subsequent consultations are $100 with a Medicare rebate of $36.55.  Dr Duke does not charge out of pocket fees for any consultations attended for a period of three months post surgery.

If you have a WorkCover Queensland claim (or intend on lodging one), you will be charged the initial consultation fee of $200 and if your claim is accepted you will be reimbursed $160 from WorkCover Qld.  Any surgery or post-operative appointments will be invoiced directly to WorkCover Qld.

If you are covered by some other form of insurance, please enquire about payment arrangements with Dr Duke’s staff at the time of scheduling an appointment.How soon can I see Dr Duke?
t depends on your clinical situation. Different injuries require treatment within different timeframes, so whether you have a fracture, a rotator cuff (tendon) tear, arthritis, shoulder instability or a frozen shoulder, Dr Duke’s practice staff are experienced in asking the questions required to determine the urgency with which you need to be seen. Likewise, the length of time you have had the injury and any treatment to date will also be taken into account when determining when you can be seen.The professional yet friendly staff will discuss your situation and make you an appointment.  If necessary, you may be given a tentative appointment date until Dr Duke has had the opportunity to review your referral and radiology reports to determine if an earlier appointment is required.w soon can I see Dr Duke?t depends on your clinical situation. Different injuries require treatment within different timeframes, so whether you have a fracture, a rotator cuff (tendon) tear, arthritis, shoulder instability or a frozen shoulder, Dr Duke’s practice staff are experienced in asking the questions required to determine the urgency with which you need to be seen. Likewise, the length of time you have had the injury and any treatment to date will also be taken into account when determining when you can be seen.The professional yet friendly staff will discuss your situation and make you an appointment.  If necessary, you may be given a tentative appointment date until Dr Duke has had the opportunity to review your referral and radiology reports to determine if an earlier appointment is required