Patient Information
Patient Information
What to Bring to Your First Appointment
Please be sure to bring the following with you to your appointment:
- Medicare card
- Private Health Fund insurance information, if you have insurance
- Drivers License or Photo ID
- Referral, if it is your first appointment
- Relevant pathology and radiology that has been done on this occasion or previously.
Special recommendation for patients coming for a Breast Augmentation Mammoplasty appointment:
If you are considering a Breast Augmentation Mammoplasty procedure, we recommend that you bring a tight t-shirt for your consultation, as well as a bra on the new breast size you desire to achieve so you can try out potential implants sizes prior to your surgery.
Parking
Potts Points
We are located at Hemsley House, St Luke’s Clinic 20 Roslyn Street, Potts Point NSW 2011.
The clinic is quick and easy to get to by car. It’s just a few minutes from Sydney’s CBD and eastern suburbs, with freeway access to the southern, western and northern suburbs. Limited patient and visitor car parking is available on our grounds, with plenty more available at a nearby public parking stations.
Wilson Parking’s Kings Cross Parking Station is in Ward Avenue at the corner of Amos Lane. It offers special rates to St Luke’s patients and visitors who have their parking ticket validated at Hospital reception at normal business hours. The current special rate offered is $15 per day. The discount does not apply to overnight/24 hour parking.
Bella Vista
We are located at Suite G5B, Norwest Private Hospital Medical Centre, 9 Norbrik Drive Bella Vista NSW 2153.
Ample parking is available in the car park located at the basement level of the hospital.
Bowral
We are located at Southern Highlands Private Hospital,99 Bowral Street, Bowral NSW 2576.
The rooms are located in the Cancer Centre which is located on the ground floor (main entrance level to the hospital, facing Bowral Street). Please go through the main reception, directly down a corridor from Main Reception (through a set of automatic glass doors), follow around to your left and Oncology reception is there.
Rozelle
We are located at Sydney Specialist Suites on Darling St, near the intersection with Victoria Rd and Darling St, next to the Darling St Anglican Church. If you are coming by bus, bus routes stop along Victoria Rd.
There is metered parking available on Darling St and National St however free parking is available in Rozelle on Merton St and Hamilton St.
Camperdown
We are located at The Chris O’Brien Lifehouse on Missenden Road, between Parramatta Road, Camperdown, and King Street, Newtown. If you’re dropping someone off, there is a patient drop off zone at the front entrance. Please don’t leave your car unattended. If you’re looking for somewhere to park, you have a few options:
The most convenient place to park is in the Lifehouse car park. Enter via Salisbury Road and turn left into Susan Street (the entry to the car park is clearly signposted). There is direct entry into lifts that can take you to all floors of the Lifehouse building from this car park. Parking is $5 per hour capped at $25 for patients for any appointment within the Lifehouse facility. Please note, because we need to keep these parking spaces free for patients, the cost is $10 per hour (no cap) for visitors including ward visitors.
King George V car park – Enter via Missenden Road, past the front door of Lifehouse. Parking is $5 an hour, capped at $25 per day.
Multi-storey Grose St carpark – Enter from Carillon Ave, $5 per hour capped at $20 per day. Currently, this carpark has the most spare spaces.
You can also look for metered or un-metered parking in surrounding residential streets but remember that these may have time restrictions.
Hurstville
Waratah Private’s landmark hospital facility sits on 8-levels of secure and security monitored underground car parking, providing patients access to over 250 car spots.
Reserved parking adjacent to the radiology department and radiation oncology services in the lower levels of the hospital for individuals enrolled on treatment, provides added peace of mind and convenience for patients and their carers.
Public Transport
Potts Points
St Luke’s Clinic is easily accessible by public transport with regular bus services and the Eastern Suburbs Railway’s Kings Cross station nearby.
Bella Vista
A bus stop is located at the front entrance of the Norwest Private hospital and is serviced by Route T64 between Parramatta, Bella Vista and Rouse Hill.
Timetables are available online at www.cdcbus.com.au and by calling 13 15 00.
Bowral
Bowral is serviced by Cityrail’s Southern Highlands line as well as by two Countrylink services. The Bowral railway station is a 10-minute walk from the Bowral rooms. Berrima Buslines operate bus services within the Southern Highlands.
Rozelle
If you are travelling to Rozelle from Sydney CBD via public transport, you will need to head to Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand L to catch a bus to Rozelle. There are a number of bus services that travel from the CBD to Rozelle, including 504, 506, 507, 518 and M52. It is an approximately 15-minute bus trip to Rozelle, where you’ll need to get off at Victoria Road before Darling Street. The final leg of your journey is a 89-metre walk from Victoria road to 670B Darling Street. For more detailed information on bus routes, time table and travel fares, please visit: https://transportnsw.info/
Camperdown
Travelling by train
If you live on a train line, you might prefer to come to Lifehouse by train. The nearest station is Newtown Station . It’s about a 15 minute walk between Lifehouse and the station. Otherwise, Lifehouse offers a free shuttle bus for patients to and from Central Station every half an hour. Click for the Timetable
Travelling by bus
It’s easy to get to Lifehouse using public buses. For detailed information about timetables, fares and bus stop locations, go to www.sydneybuses.info or call 131 500.
Bus route 412 stops outside the main entrance of Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, directly opposite Lifehouse. The 412 starts at King Street Wharf and travels down George Street and Parramatta Road before turning into Missenden Road where Lifehouse is located. It then travels on through the suburbs of Camperdown, Petersham, Marrickville, Dulwich Hill, Earlwood and Clemton Park before finishing its run at Campsie Station.
Also check bus routes that run along Parramatta Road or Missenden Road including: 436, 438,439, 440, 422, 423, 426 and 428.
Bus routes 436, 438, 439 and 440 run from Circular Quay up Parramatta Road before travelling on to Chiswick, Abbotsford, Mortlake and Rozelle.
Hurstville
By train
Hurstville Station is a short 2-minute walk to Waratah Private Hospital.
By bus
The Hurstville public transport interchange is located on Forest Road opposite the train station.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make an appointment to see Dr Yunaev?
For all appointments, contact us on (02) 9819 7449 For email enquiries, please contact us on pm@bbclinic.com.au
Do I need a referral to see Dr Yunaev?
You do need a referral from your General Practitioner to see Dr Yunaev from the 1st of July, 2023, due to government regulations about cosmetic surgery. There are rebates available on the costs of your consultation from Medicare. Also, a referral is also required if your private health insurance will be involved on some of the costs associated with your surgery.
What days does Dr Yunaev consult on?
Dr Michael Yunaev generally consults on Mondays, and some Wednesdays and Fridays.
How much is a Consultation?
The initial consultation is $290.
What do I need to do before my initial consultation?
Arrange for necessary referrals, imaging or blood tests as required. The team at Breast and Body Clinic will advise you of any needed information for your initial consultation at the time of the appointment booking.
What happens during my initial consultation?
At the initial consultation, Dr Yunaev will discuss you concerns and your goals of your proposed surgery. We will review your medical history and examine you to make sure the proposed surgery is safe. We will arrange further investigations as necessary. We will discuss the options available to you regarding your concerns.
What is the waiting period for a consultation/surgery with Dr Yunaev?
The waiting times for consultation / surgery may vary depending on the type of surgery required; with more urgent cases being given priority.
I am interested in undergoing a surgical procedure with Dr Yunaev. what should I do now?
Please arrange an appointment through our office number or email address: (02) 9819 7449 / pm@bbclinic.com.au
What is the cost of surgery?
The cost of surgery varies from procedure to procedure. Some operations can be rebatable by private health funds if you see Dr Yunaev with a referral from your GP. For an estimate on your chosen procedure please check our pricing or contact us.
Will I need to go to hospital for my procedure?
For most procedure yes, occasionally minor procedures may be performed in our office.
Can I use my private health fund with these operations?
That depends on the indication for the procedure. All primary breast augmentation surgery mammoplasty or liposuction is non-rebatable, other procedures will vary depending on circumstances and indications. For more information please contact our office.
What is the recovery time for the surgery I want to have?
This depends on the type of surgery. With most procedures we perform you will be up and about the same or the next day post procedure. Full recovery however may take up to 6 weeks.
Do I need to have a General Anaesthetic?
Yes, your will need general anaesthetics for most procedures performed in hospital.
Does Dr Yunaev consult and/or operate in my city/state?
Dr Yunaev consults and operates regularly from the below Sydney based locations:
Consultations locations:
- St Luke’s Clinic, Hemsley House – 20 Roslyn St, Potts Point, NSW, 2011
- Norwest Specialty Services – 9 Norbrik Drive, Bella Vista, NSW, 2153
- St Jude Street Specialist Centre – 21 St Jude Street, Bowral, NSW, 2576
- Chris O’Brien Lifehouse – 143/119 Missenden Road, Camperdown, NSW, 2050
- Sydney Specialist Suites – 670 Darling Street, Rozelle, NSW, 2039
- Waratah Private Hospital – Suite 702, 31 Dora St, Hurstville NSW 2220
Surgery locations:
- Chris O’Brien
- Lifehouse
- St Luke’s Hospital
- Norwest Hospital
- Bondi Junction Private Hospital
Does the cost of surgery need to be paid upfront?
Yes, the costs of all procedures are prepaid 2 weeks ahead of surgical date.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, please contact our office on 02 9819 7449 for more information on payment plans.
Will health insurance cover my surgery?
Some of the costs may be covered by your private health insurance, and in some cases it may be a significant cost reduction, but this will vary on your insurance type, level of cover and the procedure being performed.
Does Dr Yunaev participate in GapCover etc?
Yes on select non-cosmetic cases only.
Where does Dr Yunaev operate?
Dr Yunaev operates from six different locations:
- St Luke’s Clinic, Hemsley House – 20 Roslyn St, Potts Point, NSW, 2011
- Norwest Specialty Services – 9 Norbrik Drive, Bella Vista, NSW, 2153
- St Jude Street Specialist Centre – 21 St Jude Street, Bowral, NSW, 2576
- Chris O’Brien Lifehouse – 143/119 Missenden Road, Camperdown, NSW, 2050
- Sydney Specialist Suites – 670 Darling Street, Rozelle, NSW, 2039
- Waratah Private Hospital – Suite 702, 31 Dora St, Hurstville NSW 2220
Does Dr Yunaev perform all surgery himself?
Yes, Dr Yunaev performs all the operations himself, with the help of a surgical assistant if required.
What if I live outside of Sydney?
Dr Yunaev is an experienced, and as such, his regarded skills attract patients from interstate that travel to undergo a wide range of surgical procedures with Dr Yunaev. If you live outside Sydney and are considering having surgery with Dr Yunaev, please visit our page with information for travelling patients.
Do you provide finance for costs associated with surgery?
Our clinic operates independently and does not engage in any partnerships or receive incentives or benefits from financial institutions or credit vendors.
It is important to note that we cannot offer any financial guidance.
It is essential for individuals to carefully assess their own financial circumstances when considering whether pursuing financial solutions is appropriate decision for you.
Seeking advice from a qualified financial professional is recommended to make well-informed decisions.