Your Appointment
To schedule your appointment please contact us:
Phone: (03) 9088 8420
Email: admin@varunarora.com.au
What should I bring to my initial appointment?
A valid referral letter from your GP or other specialist
A list of all your current medications
Private Health insurance details
Medicare card
DVA, healthcare card or pension card, Workcover or TAC claim number
Relevant imaging (please bring all copies and/or radiologist reports. If you don’t have a copy of the imaging (XR, CT, MRI, Ultrasound), please contact us beforehand to ensure we can access your images electronically.)
Any relevant diagnostics including blood tests, and relevant correspondence from other healthcare professionals
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book an appointment with Varun Arora?
Please call us on (03) 9088 8420 to make an appointment. Please organise a referral letter from your general practitioner prior to the appointment.
Do I need a referral to see Varun Arora?
Yes, a referral is needed to be eligible for a medicare rebate.
Do I need to pay for my consultation at the time of my appointment?
Yes, payment is accepted in EFTPOS or credit card only. Cash or bank cheques are not accepted at the practice.
Will my health insurance cover my surgery/procedure?
Informed financial consent will be given prior to any surgery to avoid any surprises in costs, including an MBS item number which you can check with your health insurer if you’re covered.
Costs of surgery that may not be covered by your private health insurance can include surgeon fees, surgical assistant fees, anaesthetist fees, hospital bed, theatre and equipment costs, pathology (blood tests), radiology, and pharmacy costs.
Common item numbers are: total hip replacement (49318), total knee replacement (49518), partial knee replacement (49517), knee arthroscopy and meniscal surgery (49572, 49580, 49582), ACL reconstruction (49542).
Please contact us if you have any questions about fees/costs of surgery with Varun Arora.
Do I need Xrays or MRI scan prior to my appointment?
Please bring along any relevant imaging or tests you have had.
If you only have electronic copies of the imaging, please ensure you let us know prior so we can ensure we have access to the images during your consultation.
DR VARUN ARORA | MELBOURNE ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON
Pelvis, Hip, Knee & Trauma Surgery in Melbourne
Specialist orthopaedic care across the full spectrum of hip, knee, and pelvic conditions — including trauma, joint preservation, and robotic-assisted replacement.