Appointments

Book you appointment by calling: (08) 9489 8755 or email: kovac@wcortho.com.au

Dr Nikola Nick Kovac Perth Orthopaedic Surgeon, foot, ankle, hip, knee, complex trauma, limb reconstruction

What to expect at your initial appointment

Please arrive for your appointment 15 minutes prior to the scheduled time.

Dr Kovac’s main rooms are located at Saint John of God (SJOG) Subiaco Hospital, Ground Floor, Suite 213, 25 McCourt Street, Subiaco WA 6008.  Parking is available on site or Subiaco train station is located 750 meters from the hospital campus.

What should I bring to my initial appointment?

At the time of your first appointment, please bring the following with you:

  • A valid Referral letter from your GP, family physician or Specialist

  • Your Medicare card / Private Insurance card / Veteran Affairs Card

  • Your workers compensation or third-party claim details ie. Your employer details and Claim number

  • Any Military paperwork for defence personnel

  • Private Hospital Insurance details

  • Copies of recent results, x-rays, MRI’s, CT scans etc and any other relevant information such as operation reports from relevant previous surgeries. This may include CD’s, USB Flash drives and/or online logins.

  • A list of any current medications

Please wear comfortable clothing and shorts (or other appropriate clothing) for your appointment.

Fees

Dr Kovac works with all known health funds and therefore most appointments/procedures are billed directly to the insurance provider. There may be a gap for consultants and or procedures as it depends on the length and the complexity of the case.  An estimate of any gap will be provided by our staff prior to a consultation or procedure.

For patients with overseas insurance or uninsured patients who wish to go privately the fees charged are at the level recommended by the Australian Medical Association.

The surgical fee will include post operative appointments within the immediate 6 weeks post operative period  and  patients are provided prescriptions and/or paperwork/certificates as required.

For any further questions feel free to contact the rooms.

Common Questions

Is there parking at Dr Kovac's consulting room?

Dr Kovac’s main rooms are located at St John of God (SJOG) Subiaco Hospital, Suite 213, Ground Floor, 25 McCourt Street, Subiaco WA 6008.  Parking is available on site or Subiaco train station is located 750 meters from the hospital campus.

Where does Dr Kovac perform surgery?

Privately Dr Kovac operates at SJOG Subiaco. Also as part of his public appointment he operates at Royal Perth Hospital and Bently Health Service.

Public transport options

SJOG Subiaco

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Royal Perth Hospital

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Book your Appointment

Dr Kovac prioritises the restoration of proper function, and the improvement of pain. Dr Kovac will discuss your options and develop a surgical plan if necessary for your care.