Specialists in Weight Loss Solutions

  • Weight loss medication (beyond GLP-1)

  • Appointments at Public and Private hospitals

  • Leading clinicians in the research and treatment

  • Affiliated with ANZMOSS & IFSO

We provide comprehensive weight loss solutions

Obesity is a complex problem with many contributing factors. These can be physical, behavioural, psychological and emotional. Treatment of obesity needs to focus on all these aspects, not just one.

Significant weight loss is, for many patients, a life-changing event and can be quite a journey. Having expertise available to provide advice, treatment and support from different angles, allows more effective holistic care and better results.

Comprehensive Options

Tailored medication plans to suit patients’ unique needs.

Evidence-Based Approach

Backed by research and clinical expertise.

Patient Education

Empowering patients with knowledge and support.

From Bariatric Surgery to Pharmacotherapy: 
tailored treatments for every patient

Our multidisciplinary team is able to provide a range of treatment options. We are dedicated to achieving long term, sustainable weight loss for our patients.

Our surgeon team have over 40 years combined years in the industry, having successfully completed over 5000 procedures.

Bariatric Surgeons
Psychologist
General Surgeons
Clinical Psychologist
Bariatric Medical Practitioner
Dietitians
Physician and Endocrinologist
RND Critical Care Nurse

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and cancers

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Mr Ahmad Aly, MB. BS, FRACS, MS
General Surgeon and Specialist Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon

Comparing weight loss treatments

With support from their surgeon and a team of allied health professionals, including dietitians, exercise specialists and psychologists, weight loss surgery is a safe and effective solution to losing and keeping off excess weight.

Bariatric or metabolic surgery changes the metabolism, resetting the body’s ‘set point’ to a lower weight. It has significantly higher long term efficacy rates than diet and exercise alone because the body self-regulates at that lower weight. Up to 90% of patients maintain at least 50% of their initial weight loss after surgery.

Referring a patient to our practice

Referring a patient to our practice is simple. We have outlined different ways to refer to our practice below:

HCP referral via fax

Send fax through to 03 9852 0014 and we will follow up
and contact patient for an appointment.

Via email

Email referral to admin@advanced-surgical.com.au

HCP referral via phone call

Contact the practice on 03 9852 3777

Healthlink EDI

HealthLink EDI: ahmadaly

Patient contact via phone call

Provide the patient a referral to contact the practice on
03 9852 3777

Argus

asargus@advanced-surgical.com.au

Why refer to our practice?

Our bariatric practice is dedicated to providing a seamless, all-inclusive experience for our patients. We take care of everything, from your pre-operative assessments to post-surgery follow-up care, all under one roof. We also assist with accessing your superannuation to fund your procedure, ensuring finances are one less thing to worry about.

Additionally, our experienced multidisciplinary team ensures that any existing medical conditions are managed effectively prior to surgery, so you can move forward with confidence knowing you’re in capable hands. When you choose us, you’re choosing a comprehensive approach to your weight loss journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the answers to some of our most commonly asked questions:

1. What are the costs associated with bariatric surgery?

Weight loss surgery is considered by the health department to be an important health intervention and as such has associated item numbers that attract a Medicare rebate. This means that if you have private insurance, most of the costs associated with surgery will be covered by your insurance company and Medicare.

However there is an “out of pocket cost” associated with the program of care for your weight loss surgery. This is a ombined fee that covers surgery and the assistance.

In addition, once this program fee has been paid, all subsequent surgeon appointments are “bulk billed”.

For details of the program fee and costs involved, please contact us directly.

Effectiveness of Bariatric Surgery and the actual weight a patient will lose after the procedure is dependent on several factors. These include:
• Patient’s age
• Weight before surgery
• Overall condition of patient’s health
• Surgical procedure
• Ability to exercise
• Commitment to maintaining dietary guidelines and other follow-up care
• Motivation of patient and cooperation of their family, friends and associates

In general, the effectiveness of bariatric surgery and success is defined as achieving loss of 50% or more of excess body weight and maintaining that level for at least five years. Clinical data will vary for each of the different procedures mentioned on this site. Results may also vary by surgeon.

Ask your doctor for the clinical data stating their results of the procedure they are recommending.

At Darebin Weight Loss Surgery our primary focus is ensuring safe bariatric surgery.

This task is the shared responsibility of a team which includes the surgeon, anaesthetist and physician.

All three specialists work to ensure that every patient is well prepared so that on the day of surgery all necessary steps have been completed.

Safe bariatric surgery commences with the initial consultations with the surgeon and physician so that a tailored program is developed.

Sometimes, special tests may be required to further assess cardiac and respiratory function to ensure safe bariatric surgery.

Pre-existing medical problems are optimised and aspects that may impact on the anaesthetic are conveyed to the anaesthetist. For some patients,
post-operative care may require higher levels of support in the high dependency unit.

Close monitoring and attention to detail by experienced experts ensures that all elements of care are well managed.

This is often pending patient preference and patient availability. A member of our team will be in contact with the patient within 24 hours and an appointment is made within a week.

Transforming lives with integrated weight loss treatment and care