Transparent pricing,
no surprises.
The Village GP is a cash-based practice. You pay on the day and we provide you with a detailed invoice — with all the correct billing and procedure codes — that you can submit to your medical aid to claim back.
What does cash-based mean?
First time here? You don't need to start with a New Patient Onboarding. If you have a health concern that needs attention now, just book the appointment type that fits. The onboarding is there for when you'd like to go deeper: a dedicated session to share your full history and start building a longer-term relationship with Dr Steph.
| Appointment Type | Duration & Format | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Consultation Full assessment, diagnosis, treatment plan | 20 minutes · In-person | R800 |
| Extended Consultation Complex or multiple issues, chronic disease reviews | 20–40 minutes · In-person | R1,350 |
| New Patient Onboarding A dedicated session to go through your full medical history, current conditions, and health concerns in detail | 30 minutes · In-person | R1,000 |
| Virtual Consultation Focused remote care by phone or video when an in-person examination is not needed | 10 minutes · Virtual (call or video) | R500 |
| Home Visit Full consultation at your home, including travel time | 60 minutes · At your home | R1,950 |
| Repeat Script (No Consultation) Renewal of an existing prescription without an appointment | — | R200 |
Extended consultations: Additional time beyond 40 minutes is charged at R250 per 10-minute block.
Pensioner rates: Patients over 65 qualify for special pensioner rates: R700 for a Standard Consultation and R1,200 for an Extended Consultation.
| Procedure | Consult Time | Procedure Fee |
|---|---|---|
| ECG — Resting Heart rhythm and electrical activity assessment | 20 mins | R540 |
| ECG — Stress Test Heart function assessment under exercise conditions | 40 mins | R865 |
| Point of care testing Urine dipstick analysis, urine pregnancy tests, HIV rapid testing, and malaria rapid testing | During consultation | From R50 |
| Pap Smear Cervical screening · Pathology costs additional | 20 mins | R260 + pathology |
| Testosterone Pellet Insertion Hormone pellet placement · Medication costs additional | 40 mins | R325 + medication |
| Ear Syringing Earwax removal · Medication costs additional | 20 mins | R270 + medication |
| Implanon Insertion Contraceptive implant placement | 20 mins | R325 |
| IUD Insertion Copper or hormonal options · Device cost additional | 40 mins | From R500 + device |
| Injections B12, pain relief, anti-nausea, antibiotics · Medication additional | 20 mins | From R110 + medication |
| Infusions & IV Drips Iron, hydration, infection, migraine · Medication additional | Min. 40 mins | From R1,200 + medication |
| Ingrown Toenail Removal Partial or full nail removal under local anaesthetic | 40 mins | Case dependent |
| Stitching & Wound Care Laceration repair and wound management | Min. 20 mins | Case dependent |
| Wart & Lesion Removal (Cryotherapy) Freezing treatment for warts and skin lesions | 20 mins | Case dependent |
| Skin Biopsies Diagnostic skin sampling, may include suturing | Min. 20 mins | Case dependent |
| Abscess Drainage Incision and drainage under local anaesthetic | 20 mins | Case dependent |
| Intra-Lesion Injections Corticosteroid or therapeutic injection into a lesion | 20 mins | Case dependent |
Please note: Procedure fees are charged in addition to the consultation fee for the time required. Consumables, medications, materials, and external pathology or laboratory costs are charged separately where applicable. Fees listed as "case dependent" vary based on complexity — Dr Stephanie will discuss costs with you before proceeding.
Things patients often ask.
No — The Village GP is a cash-based practice, which means you pay on the day and claim back from your medical aid yourself. We provide a detailed, fully coded invoice that meets all the requirements for medical aid submission. Most schemes reimburse a portion of the consultation and procedure fees, depending on your plan and available benefits.
Working outside of medical aid networks allows Dr Stephanie to set consultation lengths and fees that reflect the time and quality of care you actually receive. It means appointments aren't rushed, treatment decisions aren't constrained by scheme formularies, and the focus stays entirely on what's right for you clinically.
This depends on your specific plan and available benefits. Most medical aids reimburse GP consultations at a rate tied to the scheme tariff or medical aid rate. Some plans reimburse the full amount, while others cover a percentage. We recommend checking with your scheme directly, or reviewing your plan's out-of-hospital GP benefit, to understand what you can expect back.
A 10-minute Virtual Consultation costs R500 and provides focused remote care when an in-person examination is not needed. We use a secure video consultation platform — but we're flexible. If you'd prefer a simple phone call or a WhatsApp call (voice or video), that works too. Payment for virtual consultations is handled via our online payment link.
The Virtual Consultation is designed for focused, 10-minute care by call or video when an in-person examination is not needed. It is especially useful for existing patients when Dr Stephanie already knows your background and context, but new patients can also use it when the concern is simple and appropriate for virtual care.
Failing to attend an appointment, or cancelling with less than two hours' notice, will incur the full consultation fee. That said, cancellation fees are reviewed on a case-by-case basis — if the circumstances show the late cancellation was genuinely unavoidable, the fee won't be charged.
Telephone and email advice will usually incur a charge unless it relates directly to a recent consultation. This is at the doctor's discretion — quick clarifications on something just discussed won't be billed, but substantive new advice will.
Referrals to specialists are not usually made without an appointment. A proper consultation ensures the referral is appropriate, well-directed, and supported by the right clinical information. If a referral is made without an appointment, a fee will apply.
Yes — laboratory tests, vaccinations, medications, dressings, and other consumables are charged separately. Where a procedure involves external pathology (such as pap smears or biopsies), those lab fees are billed by the pathology provider. We'll always let you know when additional costs are involved so there are no surprises.
We offer several ways to pay. For in-person appointments, you can pay by card (credit or debit) via our iKhokha card device at the practice, or by EFT. For virtual and telephonic consultations, we have an online payment gateway and can send you a payment link. All charges are settled on the day of your appointment.
