28/08/2025
Understanding Your Healthcare: A Transparent Look at Our Consultation Fees
As a healthcare provider, my primary mission is to give you the highest quality of care. This commitment is at the heart of everything we do at our clinic. Today, I want to be fully transparent about a topic that affects us all: the factors that determine our consultation fees.
In a world where costs for everything from groceries to housing are constantly rising, it's essential to recognise that healthcare is not exempt from these economic pressures. Our fee structure isn't arbitrary; it reflects several critical components that enable us to maintain our standard of excellence.
The Foundation: My Expertise and Your Care
My journey into medicine, specifically in Dermatology, Leprosy, and Venereology, required years of rigorous training and continuous education. This extensive specialisation equips me to diagnose and treat complex conditions, ensuring you get the most accurate and effective care. Your consultation fee reflects this investment in knowledge and skill, guaranteeing you are seen by a professional with the expertise required for your specific needs.
The Reality of Urban Practice: Our Operational Costs
My clinics are located in a vibrant, urban area, which comes with a high cost of living. A significant portion of your consultation fee goes directly into covering the essential overhead costs that keep our doors open and our services running smoothly. This includes:
Rent for our practice space: A prime location provides convenient access for you, but also comes with a higher price tag.
Salaries for our dedicated staff: From the receptionist who greets you with a smile to the nursing staff who assist in your care, their professional salaries are a vital part of our operational costs.
State-of-the-art medical equipment and supplies: We continuously invest in the latest tools and technology to ensure accurate diagnostics and effective treatment.
Utilities and insurance: Keeping the clinic running with electricity, water, and essential insurance (including professional indemnity) are non-negotiable expenses that ensure a safe and reliable environment.
Administrative costs: Managing a clinic involves significant administrative work, from billing and records management to legal and compliance fees.
Navigating Economic Realities: The Impact of a Debt-Based Economy
We are all operating within a dynamic economic landscape where the purchasing power of money is eroded by inflation each year. Just as your daily expenses increase, so do our input costs—everything from the cost of medical supplies to our rent and staff salaries.
To maintain the quality of care and the financial health of our practice, our consultation fees are adjusted annually. This is a necessary measure to keep pace with the inflation of our operational costs, ensuring we can continue to provide consistent, high-quality service without compromise.
A Note on Follow-Up Visits: A Consistent Fee Structure
I understand that the complexity of a case can vary. While a first visit may involve a detailed, in-depth analysis, a follow-up is equally critical for monitoring progress and adjusting treatment plans.
As a small clinic, it's not feasible for us to have a tiered fee structure for every single visit based on its nature. To simplify our operations and provide a consistent, transparent experience for all patients, we maintain a standard consultation fee for all visits. This allows me to focus entirely on your health and well-being, rather than on administrative complexity.
A Commitment to Your Health
Your consultation fee is a commitment to providing you with expert care. I can build a stronger relationship based on trust and mutual understanding.
Thank you for trusting us with your health. I am honoured to serve you.
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