How It Works

Surgery Match makes it easier to explore private knee, hip and shoulder surgery options without waiting on the public list. Our process is designed to be straightforward and transparent so you can make informed decisions. Here’s how it works:

1. Choose your funding path

Start by deciding whether you plan to pay for your procedure privately (with savings or private health insurance) or apply to access your superannuation under the Early Release of Super (ERS) provisions. We provide detailed pages on each pathway:

• Paying Privately or with Private Health Insurance – explains fee components and informed financial consent.
• Using Your Super (ERS) – outlines eligibility criteria and the four‑step application process.

You may also want to read our condition‑specific pages for more background on knee, hip and shoulder surgery.

2. Request provider information

Once you’re ready, fill in our brief form to receive the cost & timeline guide and information about relevant private surgeons. We’ll send your details to providers who match your procedure and funding path so they can contact you directly. This service is an advertising arrangement – we do not recommend any particular provider and we do not collect referral fees. Your request will be handled confidentially and in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Get the guide & request info

3. Compare providers

When you receive information from providers, use our provider directory to compare objective details such as experience, procedure volumes, indicative fee components, wait times and hospital locations. You can filter by location, procedure type and cost band. Remember, we do not rank providers by quality or outcomes, and we encourage you to obtain written estimates (Informed Financial Consent) before deciding.