Alongside your surgeon
A medical surgical assistant is a qualified doctor asked by your surgeon to help during your operation. Your surgeon leads the procedure; the assistant provides additional hands-on support.
MELBOURNE · VICTORIA
Care is a
team effort.
Orthopaedic surgical assistance,
with you at the centre.
I’m Dr Aisha Ryan. I work alongside your orthopaedic surgeon, providing experienced support throughout your procedure.
Meet your surgical assistantDr Aisha RyanMBBS, BSc
Dr Aisha RyanPortrait to come
HELLO, I’M AISHA
Experience in theatre.
A personal approach.
I’m a Melbourne-based doctor with a background in sports medicine and extensive experience assisting in orthopaedic surgery.
I graduated in medicine from the University of Queensland in 2004 and hold qualifications in medicine, surgery and science. My career has brought together an interest in musculoskeletal care and the practical, collaborative work of the operating theatre.
As your surgical assistant, I work closely with your surgeon and the wider theatre team. My focus is on being prepared, attentive and responsive to what your procedure requires, while contributing to your care as part of that team.
Away from theatre, I enjoy being outdoors, camping and a round of golf — and following the Adelaide Crows and Green Bay Packers.
University of QueenslandMedical graduate, 2004
FOR PATIENTS
Another doctor.
Part of your team.
Here’s where your surgical assistant fits in.
Focused, practical support
The work varies with the operation and may include helping with positioning, keeping the operative area accessible, handling instruments and assisting with wound closure.
Working as one team
Your assistant works with your surgeon, anaesthetist, theatre nurses and technicians. Your surgeon’s rooms remain your main contact for your treatment plan and recovery advice.
FEES & FINANCIAL CONSENT
Clarity before
your procedure.
Your surgical assistant’s fee covers the medical assistance provided during your operation. It is separate from your surgeon’s, anaesthetist’s and hospital’s fees.
Before surgery you will receive a written estimate of the assistant's charge once the final details of your surgery have been passed on from the surgeon's rooms, you should receive this information from me 5-7 days before your procedure.
The fee and billing arrangement depend on your procedure and circumstances. Your individual fee advice explains what applies to you.
Have a question about an account?Before your operation
Confirm your cover with your health fund. If the procedure changes, the final account may also change.
A gap invoice
The gap is the part of the fee left after applicable Medicare and health fund benefits. A gap invoice asks you to pay that remaining amount.
A full invoice
A full invoice lists the total fee. Depending on the billing arrangement, you may need to pay it and then claim any eligible benefits. The invoice total and your final out-of-pocket cost may therefore be different.
PATIENT PAYMENTS
One less thing
to organise.
Have your invoice handy when making a payment. Online payments will open in Meditrust’s separate secure payment portal.
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For now, please follow the payment instructions supplied with your invoice.
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