A so-called transparency website disclosing specialist prices will kick off by listing fees charged by oncologists and obstetricians and gynaecologists.

Minister for Health Greg Hunt says the voluntary scheme, featuring specialist fee information on a searchable website, will be running by January 2020.

Mr Hunt has confirmed that neurosurgeon Dr Charlie Teo has agreed to be a part of the website in relation to his work with cancer patients.

“I think that would be a very strong sign to other doctors, other surgeons,” Mr Hunt said, according to a transcript of an interview with Sky News.