ausgirl, I think BG may be right, but you never know? you might be able to find someone?
You might have to have a think about how long it may take you to get your appointment and then surgery, and if it might be possible that a 12 month waiting period, will be less of a wait for you.

If you can't find anything on the iselect website, (they only have certain insurers on their list) try one called - Privatehealth dot gov dot au. It is a government website that shows every Health Insurance Policy from every Health fund. Goodluck in your search

Nic