Orthosports orthopaedic and sports medicine: what a consultation costs, and which insurers and ACC cover

Written by Henry Smith · Reviewed by Smiths Insurance & KiwiSaver, licensed Financial Advice Provider (FSP712931) · Updated 2026-09-09 · Reviewed annually, or sooner if the rules it describes change.

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Orthosports is an Auckland orthopaedic and sports medicine surgery practice at AUT Millennium, led by Dr Matthew Brick and Dr Warren Leigh, which does not publish a consultation or surgical fee but sets out exactly how ACC, health insurance and self-funded surgery are each processed (Orthosports, retrieved 9 September 2026).

Dr Brick has completed more than 3,000 hip arthroscopies, and both surgeons also operate at Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital (Orthosports, retrieved 9 September 2026; Southern Cross Healthcare, retrieved 9 September 2026).

What is Orthosports and who runs it?

Orthosports is led by Dr Matthew Brick, who specialises in arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery of the hip, knee and shoulder and is fellowship trained in sports orthopaedic surgery, and Dr Warren Leigh, a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specialising in sports medicine, knee, shoulder and hip arthroscopy, total knee joint replacement and spine surgery (Orthosports, retrieved 9 September 2026). The practice's home page also lists Dr Tim Roberts (hip and knee) and Dr Joshua Sapong Knudsen (shoulder and hip) among its surgeons (Orthosports, retrieved 9 September 2026). Dr Tracey Giddings, a GP who specialises in sports medicine, works alongside Dr Brick on initial assessments, follow-up and post-operative recovery advice (Orthosports, retrieved 9 September 2026).

Orthosports is based at AUT Millennium, described on its own site as "New Zealand's premier sports facility" (Orthosports, retrieved 9 September 2026). This is a boutique surgeon-led practice rather than a multi-clinic chain: for a wider comparison of New Zealand providers, see the healthcare providers directory, and for hospital-based orthopaedic care see the private hospitals directory.

Locations and contact

Orthosports' rooms are at the front of the AUT Millennium Institute of Sport and Health building, on the North Shore near Constellation Drive, reached via the Northern Motorway's Upper Harbour exit (exit 414) (Orthosports, retrieved 9 September 2026). Able-bodied patients use the AUT Facility Users Car Park, a pay-by-plate facility with the first 90 minutes free and $2 an hour after that, while marked medical car parks are available near the main entrance (Orthosports, retrieved 9 September 2026). Dr Brick's own office is contactable at [email protected] and Dr Leigh's at [email protected] (Orthosports, retrieved 9 September 2026).

What does a consultation cost at Orthosports?

Orthosports does not publish a consultation or surgical fee on its own site, so pricing is not something this page can put a figure on.

For published cost context on the procedures Orthosports' surgeons perform, see our guides to knee replacement cost NZ, hip replacement cost NZ, ACL surgery cost NZ, rotator cuff surgery cost NZ and the cost of private surgery in NZ, and our general specialist consultation cost page. None of these figures are Orthosports' own prices; they are market context from other published sources.

Does ACC cover treatment at Orthosports?

Yes, when your injury and treatment plan are accepted. If your complaint results from an accident, Dr Brick lodges an Assessment Report and Treatment Plan (ARTP) with ACC, and processing takes around two weeks for simple conditions such as an ACL tear, or up to eight weeks for more complex assessments such as rotator cuff tears and hip injuries (Orthosports, retrieved 9 September 2026).

Dr Brick's surgical lists book out about six weeks in advance, so an approved ACC claim does not mean immediate surgery (Orthosports, retrieved 9 September 2026). For general background on ACC-funded treatment, see ACC vs private insurance in NZ and our ACC hub.

Is Orthosports covered by health insurance?

If your injury is not covered by ACC, or you would rather not use ACC, private health insurance may fund your surgery at Orthosports. Orthosports says the clinic letter Dr Brick writes is always copied to the patient and provides all the detail an insurer requires, and the practice's office staff usually prepare the quote your insurer needs (Orthosports, retrieved 9 September 2026).

See also health insurance companies in NZ, Southern Cross health insurance and Southern Cross prior approval for how insurer pre-approval generally works alongside a surgeon's own quote.

How do referrals and access work at Orthosports?

The referral pathway at Orthosports depends on how your treatment will be funded. If it is an ACC injury, you need a referral from your GP or physiotherapist; if you have health insurance, most insurers also require a referral from your GP or physiotherapist; if it is a private, self-funded consultation, you can self-refer, though the practice says it is helpful to have details of your injury and any x-rays or scans beforehand (Orthosports, retrieved 9 September 2026).

Any X-rays or scans done in the public system need to be "pushed" through to Ascot Radiology before your appointment, because Orthosports cannot access hospital imaging systems directly, and imaging can sometimes be arranged on-site at the time of your appointment if needed (Orthosports, retrieved 9 September 2026). See our health insurance guide and ACC vs private insurance in NZ for how these two funding routes generally compare.

Alternatives to Orthosports

For a comparison of New Zealand private hospitals where orthopaedic surgery is commonly performed, see the private hospitals directory, including Southern Cross Hospitals. For general market cost context on the procedures Orthosports performs, see surgery wait times NZ and public surgery waiting list NZ, and for eye-specific procedures see Auckland Eye and Eye Institute on the wider healthcare providers directory.

Common questions about Orthosports

How much does a consultation cost at Orthosports?

Orthosports does not publish a consultation fee; contact the practice directly for an estimate, and its office staff can also prepare a written quote for your insurer if you need one (Orthosports, retrieved 9 September 2026).

Does ACC cover treatment at Orthosports?

Yes, when your claim is accepted. Dr Brick lodges an Assessment Report and Treatment Plan with ACC, which takes around two weeks for simple conditions like an ACL tear and up to eight weeks for complex assessments such as rotator cuff tears or hip injuries (Orthosports, retrieved 9 September 2026).

Is Orthosports covered by health insurance?

If ACC does not cover your injury, private health insurance may fund treatment at Orthosports; the practice's clinic letter and a quote prepared by its office staff give your insurer the detail it needs for prior approval (Orthosports, retrieved 9 September 2026).

Do I need a referral to see an orthopaedic surgeon at Orthosports?

For an ACC injury or if you have health insurance, most pathways require a GP or physiotherapist referral; for a private, self-funded consultation you can self-refer directly (Orthosports, retrieved 9 September 2026).

Where is Orthosports located?

Orthosports is based at AUT Millennium, 17 Antares Place, Rosedale, on Auckland's North Shore, with its own Orthopaedic Suite at the front of the building (Orthosports, retrieved 9 September 2026).

What happens if ACC declines my claim at Orthosports?

You can lodge an application for an Independent Medical Review, which takes around three months, use health insurance if you have it, self-fund, or be referred into the public health system; ACC will still fund one extra clinic visit even after a decline (Orthosports, retrieved 9 September 2026).

Who are the surgeons at Orthosports?

Dr Matthew Brick (hip, knee and shoulder arthroscopy) and Dr Warren Leigh (knee, hip, shoulder and spine) lead the practice, alongside Dr Tim Roberts (hip and knee) and Dr Joshua Sapong Knudsen (shoulder and hip) (Orthosports, retrieved 9 September 2026).

How long is the wait for surgery at Orthosports once ACC approves my claim?

Orthosports says Dr Brick's surgical lists book out about six weeks in advance, so approval from ACC does not mean immediate surgery (Orthosports, retrieved 9 September 2026). ACC's own decision itself can also take up to two weeks for simple injuries and up to eight weeks for complex assessments like hip or rotator cuff injuries, adding further time before that six-week booking window even starts.

Can I use health insurance and still appeal an ACC decline at Orthosports?

Yes. Orthosports says it is possible to proceed with surgery using your insurance while appealing an ACC decision at the same time, and surgical findings can then be used to support that appeal (Orthosports, retrieved 9 September 2026).

What should I bring to my Orthosports appointment?

Bring any ACC documentation and any X-rays or scans; public-system images need to be pushed through to Ascot Radiology beforehand, since Orthosports cannot access district health board imaging systems directly (Orthosports, retrieved 9 September 2026).

Does Orthosports operate at a hospital I can check with my insurer?

Yes. Both Dr Matthew Brick and Dr Warren Leigh hold Southern Cross Healthcare specialist listings and operate at Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital, which you can check directly with Southern Cross before booking (Southern Cross Healthcare, retrieved 9 September 2026; Southern Cross Healthcare, retrieved 9 September 2026).

What imaging do I need before my Orthosports appointment?

Orthosports asks patients to bring any x-rays or scans already taken; images from the public system need to be pushed through to Ascot Radiology in advance because Orthosports cannot access district health board imaging directly, though imaging can sometimes be done on-site at the appointment if it is missing (Orthosports, retrieved 9 September 2026).

Verdict

QuoteHub's read is that Orthosports is unusually transparent about process rather than price: it sets out exactly how ACC, health insurance and self-funded surgery each work, including realistic ACC processing times and what happens if a claim is declined, but it leaves the actual consultation and surgical fee to a phone call. Given orthopaedic surgery is routinely ACC- or insurer-funded rather than self-paid, that process transparency matters more here than a published price list would at a self-funded clinic. Ask for a written estimate at your first appointment and, if you are insured, get prior approval before surgery is booked. For background on how ACC and health insurance interact more broadly, see ACC vs private insurance in NZ, health insurance and the QuoteHub Premium Index for what cover itself costs. Our guides and costs hubs cover the wider set of procedures this site tracks.

Financial advice is provided by Craig Smith Business Services Limited, trading as Smiths Insurance & KiwiSaver, a licensed Financial Advice Provider (FSP712931). QuoteHub is a trading name.

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Cite this page QuoteHub NZ (2026). Orthosports NZ: Cost and Insurer/ACC Cover. www.quotehub.co.nz/providers/orthosports. Updated 2026-09-09.

References

• Orthosports, ACC and Funding
• Orthosports, For Patients
• Orthosports, About Us
• Orthosports, Your Appointment and Parking
• Orthosports, Contact Us
• Orthosports, Dr Matthew Brick
• Orthosports, homepage
• Southern Cross Healthcare, Mr Matthew Brick
• Southern Cross Healthcare, Mr Warren Leigh

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