OVER 50 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Brisbane’s circumcision & tongue-tie experts
With over five decades of experience and over 73,000 successful outcomes, we are Brisbane’s most experienced dedicated circumcision & tongue-tie clinic.
One of our friendly team will contact you within 8 business hours.
Experience matters when it comes to choosing your child's circumcision and tongue-tie procedure.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the right age for child circumcision?
Each year, we perform more circumcisions on boys from newborn to 12 years of age than any other practice in Australia. A follow-up study, rated by parents, has shown that most boys have little or no pain either at the time of the procedure or post-operatively.
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What is the best method?
In Australia, 75 to 80% of all circumcisions are by the Plastibell technique. Most of those circumcisions Australia-wide are performed using some form of anaesthesia or analgesia. We will only perform a circumcision if it can be done with the Plastibell, and these are only made up to a size that will fit a boy at about puberty.
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How much does circumcision cost?
The cost of circumcision varies as it depends on your son’s age.
Is there any Medicare Rebate?
The Medicare rebate will be in between $75.00 – $195.00 or more depending on family threshold. The rebate may be up to 70% – 80% back if you have reached your safety net.
Note: Our fee also includes a routine follow up appointment 2 -3 weeks after the procedure for the peace of mind for our parents.
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How many have you done and have you had any complications?
Russell Medical centre was the first group of doctor in Australia to research the use of anaesthetic cream in combination with the Plastibell for childhood circumcisions. The results of the research were published in 1996.The circumcision Australia group of doctors have now performed over 73,000 circumcisions for boys of all ages using topical anaesthetic and the Plastibell.
Results after 73,000 (plus) circumcisions:
- There has never been a significant bleed
- There has never been a transfusion
- There has never been a systemic infection
- There has never been a major cosmetic problem
- There has been one minor anaesthetic problem, which resolved spontaneously overnight
- Minor bleeds (drops, not mls) affect about 0.5 % of all boys and are easily treated in house
- Minor infections (purely localised) affect less than 2% of all circumcisions and are always treated in-house and often don’t need antibiotics
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Why choose Russell Medical?
Same-day consultation and procedure
Attend the initial consultation and the procedure on the same day, to avoid additional travel and parking.
Our doctors are on call 24/7
For your peace of mind, our doctors are available night and day to answer any questions or concerns.
Word of mouth
Proudly, many of our new patients have been referred to us by word of mouth, through families that have previously used and recommended our services to them.
Post procedure care
We give you all the advice and resources to make sure that recovery is as stress and pain free as possible.
Over 50+ years experience
With over half a century of expertise in our field, Russell Medical are Brisbane’s circumcision and tongue-tie experts.
Convenient location
Our centre is easy to find with ample free parking right at the very front of our building. This is also separate from other busy business locations around us.
Brisbane’s most experienced circumcision team.
With over five decades of experience and over 73,000 successful outcomes, we are Brisbane’s most experienced dedicated circumcision & tongue-tie clinic.
Dr Terry Russell is the only doctor ever appointed a mentor of the R.A.C.G.P for the teaching of circumcision.
He has four children and fourteen grand-children of whom he is very proud.
Safe, effective Plastibell
The plastibell is a small ring which fits inside the foreskin, over the head of the penis. A string is tied around the outside of the foreskin, so that the foreskin is compressed between the plastibell on the inside and the string on the outside.
- Little to no bleeding with this method
- Low infection rates compared to other methods
- Minimal discomfort for your child
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Meet our friendly team
Dr. Melissa Gilbert
Dr. Carly Hupfeld
Suna Fairweather
Dr. Melissa Gilbert
Dr. Carly Hupfeld
Suna Fairweather
Brisbane’s most experienced provider
With over 50 years of experience and over 73,000 procedures performed, you can trust Russell Medical to deliver the very best in quality and service.
One of our friendly team will contact you within 8 business hours.
