No Gap

Medibank No Gap Hip & Knee Replacement, and ACL Reconstruction surgery

Access joint replacement surgery with no gaps for hip and knee surgery at St Vincent's Private Hospital Werribee.

Why Choose St Vincent's Private?

Transparent pricing. Trusted care. Always.

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Werribee are proud to introduce our no-gap joint replacement surgery program, offering qualifying Medibank members access to hip & knee replacement, and ACL reconstruction/repair surgery with no out-of-pocket expenses*

Patients are able to choose a participating surgeon. From your admission to hospital through to your surgery, rehabilitation** and recovery, there are no surprises because every aspect is included. 

The program has been set up to ensure that all qualifying patients will have zero out-of-pocket costs* for any of the standard care services provided as part of your joint replacement at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Werribee.

Don’t delay your surgery any longer – contact our team to find out more information.

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To check your eligibility to participate in the Medibank No Gap Program speak to a Medibank representative to find out your current level of inclusions or the eligibility requirements for new members.

St Vincent’s No Gap Joints Program

A simple, safe and inclusive approach to hip & knee replacement, and ACL reconstruction/repair surgery with no out-of-pocket expenses*

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No Gap Inclusion

Get even more with No Gap Joints

The No Gap Joints Program is available to any qualifying Medibank patient requiring hip or knee replacement surgery. 


What’s included?

• Complete clinical care provided by our surgeon, anaesthetist and multi-disciplinary team while in hospital

• Diagnostic services (pathology and radiology) during your hospital stay 

• Rehabilitation** as required

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No Gap Inclusion

How do I access the Medibank No Gap Joints program?

The program is available to all qualifying Medibank members who require joint replacement surgery. 

To access the program, patients must receive their care from a participating surgeon at a St Vincent’s Private Hospital Werribee and follow these 4 steps:

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Patient Pathways

  • Check Health Fund

    Speak to a Medibank representative to find out your current level of inclusions or the eligibility requirements for new members.

  • GP Referral

    See your GP about getting a referral to one of our participating specialists. 

  • Specialist Consult

    At your orthopaedic pre-operative specialist consultation your specialist will determine if you are suitable for the program.

  • Your Care

    Our team will support you through your admission hospital stay and recovery. 

Meet Our Doctors 

Select your doctor and book an appointment. 

Mr Arshad Barmare Dr Arshad Barmare

Arshad completed his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery in India in 1992. He undertook training in orthopaedics at institutions around the...

Mr Parminder Singh Dr Parminder Singh

With a reputation for his knowledgeable and empathetic approach, Mr Singh recognises the importance of choosing the right doctor for your treatme...

Prof Phong Tran Dr Phong Tran

His main operations are anterior hip replacement, subvastus knee replacement, and hip, knee and shoulder arthroscopy. He also performs hip labral...

Mr Raghavan Unni Dr Raghavan Unni

Raghavan is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, a member of the Australian Orthopaedic Association, and has completed a fello...

Mr Raman Sethi Dr Ramanjeet Sethi

Trained in Australia, and internationally, he provides a comprehensive lower limb service treating traumatic and degenerative conditions of foot...

Mr Robert Wood Mr Robert Wood

Robert graduated from Monash University and undertook his orthopaedic training in the Victorian system. He moved to Perth and received his Fellow...

Mr Shane Blackmore Dr Shane Blackmore

Shane performs a large number of knee reconstructions, including ACL reconstructions, as well as other arthroscopic surgeries, including meniscal...

A/Prof Siva Chandrasekaran Dr Sivashankar Chandrasekaran

He has a clinical interest in hip and knee arthroscopy, robot-assisted joint replacements of the hip and knee, and minimally invasive procedures...

Mr William Pianta Dr William Pianta

Mr William Pianta is an orthopaedic surgeon who uses computer navigation in his treatment for hip and knee replacements (primary and revision), s...

Your no gap questions answered

No Gap Joint is available to any qualifying Medibank patient requiring standard hip or knee joint replacement surgery with a participating surgeon at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Werribee. Patients must have held an eligible Medibank hospital policy for 12 months with no restrictions or exclusions for hip and knee joint replacement or rehabilitation**

Talk to your GP about getting a referral with a participating orthopaedic surgeon. From there, we can book your surgery and access the program.
Everything is included aside from the initial consultation with your surgeon. The No Gap Joint Program will cover:
  • Complete clinical care provided by our surgeon, anaesthetist and multi disciplinary team while in hospital
  • Diagnostic services (pathology and radiology) during your hospital stay
  • Rehabilitation**, as required.

Yes. We encourage our patients to talk to their GP about choosing a surgeon. To learn more about our surgeons participating in the St Vincent’s No Gap Joint program, please call us on 1300 207 340

All the standard elements of joint replacement surgery are included; you will only need to pay for the initial consultation with your surgeon and the excess on your Medibank policy. If you require any additional and unrelated care during your stay, clinicians involved may charge an out-of-pocket expense*. This will be discussed with you in advance of treatment.
Eligible patients can receive rehabilitation** at home at no additional cost. This service, along with a care coordination service, will be provided by Amplar Health.
Your experience as a private patient will be exactly the same. The only important difference is that there will be no out-of-pocket costs* for you to worry about except the usual excess or co-payment depending on your Medibank product. 
As long as you have held an appropriate level of Medibank cover for a minimum of 12 months, you may be eligible for the Medibank No Gap Program. If you’re unsure, you can find this information by calling 1300 207 340.
If there are complications during your hospital admission that require unrelated care fees may apply. All patients will be provided with Informed patient consent.

*An excess or co-payment may apply. Available with participating surgeons. Patient eligibility criteria apply. **Rehabilitation is only available for joint replacement surgery.