Hi all,

I'm 31 years old & about 7 moths ago I been diagnosed with a cyst on my left ovary & also with suspected endometriosis.

I'm booked for a laparoscopy and I wanted to ask whether any one had Dr Hale as her surgeon?

I know that Dr Hale has good reputation with IVF, but I wanted to know whether he is also a good surgeon?

Also, who else is consider to be good in Melbourne for that king of procedures (when endo needs to be removed)? (someone that I will not need to wait months for an appointment?!)

I don't have a private health insurance, but I decided to go through the private system because the waiting period in the public system is too long (already waited 7 months). My understanding is that a laparoscopy through the private system can cost anything between $3,000 & 4,000. Is that right?

I'm new to this forum, so any information about this will be appreciated.

ssn