Mr Steven Karametos MBBS FRACS
I am a surgeon with a major interest in Hernia Surgery. I also maintain a practice in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery and all aspects of General Surgery.
After graduating with Honours from Monash University Medical School in 1997 and completing surgical training at the Austin hospital in Melbourne, I obtained my Fellowship in General Surgery with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2007. I went on to complete advanced training in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery at Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong.
Since returning to Australia in 2009, I have trained in various specialised hernia centres in the United States, Europe and Australia.
Since I chose to embrace hernia as a speciality, I have become a leading surgeon in laparoscopic hernia repair and I have taught the latest techniques to current surgeons as well as surgical trainees. Over the years, I have performed and supervised more than 5,000 hernia repairs. Melbourne Hernia Centre is the first hernia clinic in Melbourne to offer Advanced Robotic Hernia Repair for the most complex hernia cases.
With over 15 years experience in managing hernia surgical patients, I endeavour to provide a comprehensive and personalised service of the highest standard to each of my patient.
Memberships & Positions Held:
After graduating with Honours from Monash University Medical School in 1997 and completing surgical training at the Austin hospital in Melbourne, I obtained my Fellowship in General Surgery with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2007. I went on to complete advanced training in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery at Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong.
Since returning to Australia in 2009, I have trained in various specialised hernia centres in the United States, Europe and Australia.
Since I chose to embrace hernia as a speciality, I have become a leading surgeon in laparoscopic hernia repair and I have taught the latest techniques to current surgeons as well as surgical trainees. Over the years, I have performed and supervised more than 5,000 hernia repairs. Melbourne Hernia Centre is the first hernia clinic in Melbourne to offer Advanced Robotic Hernia Repair for the most complex hernia cases.
With over 15 years experience in managing hernia surgical patients, I endeavour to provide a comprehensive and personalised service of the highest standard to each of my patient.
Memberships & Positions Held:
- European Hernia Society
- AWR Surgeons (Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Surgeons)
- Hernia U
- Robotic Surgery Collaboration
- International Hernia Collaboration
- ANZGOSA
- OSSANZ
- IFSO
- SAGES
Our Staff
Our friendly and efficient practice staff are ready to welcome you to Melbourne Hernia Centre. We may assist you with appointments, hospital booking, accounts, medicare claims and any other enquires. We work closely with our surgeon Mr Karametos, and are your first point of contact should you have any questions.
Prior to your appointment, we will send out a text message reminder to your mobile phone. Please pay special attention to the address details of your appointment, as we do run consulting sessions at two locations (Balwyn North and Knox Private Hospital) each week. Free street parking is available for our Balwyn North office.
If you have a procedure booked with us, our team will guide you through the pre-operative instructions specific to you and any paperwork required. We will also provide you information on what to expect after surgery and post-operative care at home leading up to your opertaion date via email. Our aim is to ensure you are well-informed and supported after surgery, which is important for making a speedy recovery.
Please remember we are here to help. If you have any questions, feel free to call us 9am- 5pm Monday to Friday. Alternatively, you may email us on reception@stevenkarametos.com.au, and one of us will get back to you within two business days.
Prior to your appointment, we will send out a text message reminder to your mobile phone. Please pay special attention to the address details of your appointment, as we do run consulting sessions at two locations (Balwyn North and Knox Private Hospital) each week. Free street parking is available for our Balwyn North office.
If you have a procedure booked with us, our team will guide you through the pre-operative instructions specific to you and any paperwork required. We will also provide you information on what to expect after surgery and post-operative care at home leading up to your opertaion date via email. Our aim is to ensure you are well-informed and supported after surgery, which is important for making a speedy recovery.
Please remember we are here to help. If you have any questions, feel free to call us 9am- 5pm Monday to Friday. Alternatively, you may email us on reception@stevenkarametos.com.au, and one of us will get back to you within two business days.
Consulting Rooms:
North Balwyn Surgical. 404 Balwyn Rd, North Balwyn. VIC. 3104
Knox Private Hospital. 262 Mountain Highway, Wantirna. VIC 3152
Operating Lists:
Private Hospitals: Knox Private Hospital
Mitcham Private Hospital
Warringal Private Hospital
Holmesglen Private Hospital
Public Hospitals: Maroondah Public Hospital
Angliss Public Hospital
North Balwyn Surgical. 404 Balwyn Rd, North Balwyn. VIC. 3104
Knox Private Hospital. 262 Mountain Highway, Wantirna. VIC 3152
Operating Lists:
Private Hospitals: Knox Private Hospital
Mitcham Private Hospital
Warringal Private Hospital
Holmesglen Private Hospital
Public Hospitals: Maroondah Public Hospital
Angliss Public Hospital
Insurance and Cost
Insured Patients: We know medical billing and insurance can be confusing, our office staff works with patients every day to help them understand what costs, if any, may be required. No procedures or authorisations will be obtained without your direct input and knowledge. The out of pocket fees are dependant on the 'item numbers' related to your surgery, and we use the Insurance Known Gap Scheme* when we can. All our patients find our fees very fair given the high level of care we provide.
Uninsured Patients: We do not differentiate between patients with or without health insurance requesting a consultation with Mr Karametos. If an operation or hospital admission is required, this is usually organised through the public hospital system.
Self-funding Patients: Please note that you will not be able to choose your surgeon or date of the surgery in the public system. As a result, sometimes uninsured patients decide to self-fund to have their surgeries in a private hospital by Mr, Steven Karametos. Please note there are three parts to the overall costs: private hospital fees (usually the greatest), surgeon fees, anaesthetist & surgical assistant fees. We will provide you with the 'item numbers' required to facilitate a quote from all parties. After surgery, you will be able to make a partial claim on the doctors' fees through Medicare. Please call us on 03 9857 3600 for more information regarding self-funding for hernia surgery.
Workcover Patients: When the hernia is work-related, we offer No-Gap consultation and hernia surgery to all eligible Workcover patients. Please bring the Approval for Surgery letter from your employer's insurer and case number to your initial consultation with us.
In-hospital checkups (usually daily) until discharge and post-operative appointment at the rooms are included.
* Subject to choice of insurance and level of cover.
Uninsured Patients: We do not differentiate between patients with or without health insurance requesting a consultation with Mr Karametos. If an operation or hospital admission is required, this is usually organised through the public hospital system.
Self-funding Patients: Please note that you will not be able to choose your surgeon or date of the surgery in the public system. As a result, sometimes uninsured patients decide to self-fund to have their surgeries in a private hospital by Mr, Steven Karametos. Please note there are three parts to the overall costs: private hospital fees (usually the greatest), surgeon fees, anaesthetist & surgical assistant fees. We will provide you with the 'item numbers' required to facilitate a quote from all parties. After surgery, you will be able to make a partial claim on the doctors' fees through Medicare. Please call us on 03 9857 3600 for more information regarding self-funding for hernia surgery.
Workcover Patients: When the hernia is work-related, we offer No-Gap consultation and hernia surgery to all eligible Workcover patients. Please bring the Approval for Surgery letter from your employer's insurer and case number to your initial consultation with us.
In-hospital checkups (usually daily) until discharge and post-operative appointment at the rooms are included.
* Subject to choice of insurance and level of cover.
