Our Promise – How Dr Kumar Cares for His Patients

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What you can expect from Dr Kumar’s practice

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Deciding to have surgery is a personal decision, and it should be an informed one. Dr Kumar’s promise is about how you will be looked after – from your first phone call to your final review. It is not a promise about the result of any operation: every patient heals differently, and individual results vary.

  • Specialist surgeonFRACS (Plas) and ANZBCPS Board Certified, over 20 years of surgical experience
  • Accredited hospitalsWestmead Private and Somerset Private, Kingswood
  • Nurse-led carefrom the first phone call to every post-operative review
  • 12 monthsof post-operative follow-up

Dr Kumar’s promise to you

  1. A specialist plastic surgeon – your consultation is with Dr Kumar, and he plans and leads your surgery.
  2. Honest advice – Dr Kumar explains what surgery can and cannot achieve, the risks and the recovery, before recommending a plan.
  3. Time to decide – surgery can only be booked once your seven-day cooling-off period has ended.
  4. A clear, individual quote – every quote is itemised for your operation. The hospital provides its quote after checking your health fund. See costs and payment.
  5. Accredited hospitals – surgery at Westmead Private Hospital or Somerset Private Hospital in Kingswood.
  6. Nurse-led care – the nurses who prepare you for surgery are the same nurses who see you at every post-operative review.
  7. Support after surgery – a dedicated contact number after your operation, and follow-up for 12 months.

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A current GP referral is required. First consultation $400, with a Medicare rebate of approximately $88 when you have a valid referral.

Your specialist plastic surgeon

Dr Rohit Kumar (MED0001630444) is a registered medical practitioner, specialist plastic surgeon (specialist registration in surgery – plastic surgery), FRACS (Plas) and ANZBCPS Board Certified, with over 20 years of surgical experience. His practice focuses on body contouring after major weight loss for both men and women, alongside breast and body surgery.

In Australia, only a doctor with specialist registration in surgery (plastic surgery) with the Medical Board of Australia can use the title specialist plastic surgeon. Any doctor’s registration can be checked on the public Ahpra register.

  • FRACS (Plas) – Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in plastic and reconstructive surgery
  • ANZBCPS Board Certified – certified by the Australian and New Zealand Board of Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
  • ASAPS – member of the Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
  • VMO – Visiting Medical Officer at Westmead Private Hospital, where he trains surgical registrars and fellows

More about Dr Kumar

Dr Rohit Kumar, specialist plastic surgeon

Dr Kumar’s team

Dr Kumar’s team includes a practice manager and a practice nurse, both nurses, and a receptionist. The nurses conduct the first phone consultation, take garment measurements before surgery and provide all post-operative care. Your information is handled confidentially at every stage. Meet Dr Kumar’s team.

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Accredited hospitals

Dr Kumar operates at Westmead Private Hospital, a Ramsay Health Care hospital, and at Somerset Private Hospital in Kingswood, part of Cura Day Hospitals Group. All of his weight-loss surgery is performed at Westmead Private, and day-case procedures can be done at either hospital.

Consultations are in Westmead, Penrith and Orange. See Dr Kumar’s practice.

Westmead Private Hospital
Somerset Private Hospital

After your surgery

Recovery is planned before your operation. Dr Kumar’s nurses measure you for compression garments beforehand and provide all of your post-operative care. You will have a dedicated contact number after surgery for any concerns, and your reviews continue for 12 months.

See photos of Dr Kumar’s patients in the before-and-after gallery (18+). Individual results vary.

Frequently asked questions

Does the promise guarantee a particular result?

No. No surgeon can guarantee the result of an operation – every patient heals differently and individual results vary. Dr Kumar’s promise covers how you are cared for: advice, planning, hospital, nursing and follow-up.

Who will I see at my consultation?

Dr Kumar. Your first phone conversation is with Dr Kumar’s nursing team, and your consultation is with Dr Kumar himself, in Westmead, Penrith or Orange.

What if I have a concern after surgery?

Call the dedicated contact number you are given after your operation. Dr Kumar’s nurses provide all of your post-operative care and will arrange a review if you need one.

How do I book a consultation?

Ask your GP for a current referral to Dr Rohit Kumar, specialist plastic surgeon, then request a consultation online or call 1300 267 726.

Arrange your consultation

Consultations in Westmead, Penrith and Orange. A current GP referral is required.

Request a consultationCall 1300 267 726

All surgery carries risks. Individual results vary. Read about the risks of surgery.