Supporting patient needs during their weight-loss journey

Weight Loss Bariatrics

St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside's Bariatrics team is renowned for our exceptional skills, experience, and patient-centred approach.

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Understanding Obesity

Often people find it very easy to gain weight, and near impossible to lose it along with feelings of constant hunger. This can be due to a range of factors including, but not limited to, genetics, diabetes or even an individual’s mental wellbeing. In many cases, the most effective methods of treatment are surgical procedures.

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Often people find it very easy to gain weight, and near impossible to lose it along with feelings of constant hunger. This can be due to a range of factors including, but not limited to, genetics, diabetes or even an individual’s mental wellbeing. In many cases, the most effective methods of treatment are surgical procedures.


Located in Chermside, St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside is known for its comprehensive and exceptional patient centred care necessary to meet the demands of an acute tertiary hospital. 

Recognised as a leading provider of bariatric and metabolic services our renowned surgeons, nurses, dieticians, psychologists, endocrinologist and allied health professionals work collaboratively to deliver the best clinical outcomes for managing obesity and related medical issues.  

As a facility of St Vincent’s Health Australia, we pride ourselves on our commitment to delivering high quality care with patient wellbeing and comfort at our core.

Our Available Treatments
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Gastric Sleeve

What is a Gastric Sleeve?
It is currently the most popular weight loss operation worldwide and involves removing approximately 80% of the stomach to limit the intake of food.

Is a Gastric Sleeve right for me?
It is a suitable treatment for those who struggle to control their weight despite diet and exercise along with a few other key criteria (age, medical conditions, etc.) We do suggest you speak with your doctor and book a consultation with one of our surgeons below to find the best option for you.

How much weight can I expect to lose?
Everybody is different. However, on average, for those that follow the post operative guidelines they can expect to lose 60-70% of excess body weight within 12 months.

What is the expected recovery time?
Recovery is noticeable in most patients within 2-3 days and by 2 weeks typically patients feel they have recovered enough to return to work.

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The best way to find out if a Gastric Sleeve is right for you is by booking a consultation with one of our experienced bariatric surgeons. Begin by requesting a free quote below.

Gastric Bypass

What is a Gastric Bypass?
It is the weight loss procedure with the longest track record in treating obesity worldwide. In short, the stomach size is decreased, hormones are influenced along with the way your body absorbs food.

Is a Gastric Bypass right for me?
Typically to be considered for a Gastric Bypass, you will have a BMI of at least 40, or in instances where major health concerns are present, a BMI of 35. We do suggest you speak with your doctor and book a consultation with one of our surgeons below to find the best option for you.

How much weight can I expect to lose?
Everybody is different. However, on average, for those that follow the post operative guidelines they can expect to lose 60-80% of excess body weight within 12 months.

What is the expected recovery time?
Recovery is noticeable in most patients within 2-3 days and by 2 weeks typically patients feel they have recovered enough to return to work.

Learn more - book a consultation.
The best way to find out if a Gastric Bypass is right for you is by booking a consultation with one of our experienced bariatric surgeons. Begin by requesting a free quote below.

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Our Team

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Dr David Mitchell Dr David Mitchell

Dr Mitchell completed his medical degree at the University of Queensland in 2007 and gained his FRACS (General Surgery) in 2015. Following comple...

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Dr George Hopkins Dr George Hopkins

Most of Dr Hopkins' general surgical practice is in the field of bariatric and revisional bariatric procedures. He is in private practice at the...

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Dr Ian Shaw is a General Surgeon Dr Ian Shaw

Dr Ian Shaw graduated from the University of Queensland (MBBS) in November 1994. Dr Shaw is an experienced laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgeon...

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Dr Kevin Chan Dr Kevin Chan

Dr Chan trained and worked as a pharmacist prior to completing his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at the University of Queensland i...

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Dr Kevin Lah Dr Kevin Lah

Dr Lah completed a degree in physiotherapy at the University of Queensland in 2006 before undertaking his medical career, graduating with a Bache...

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Dr Robert Finch Dr Robert Finch

Most of Dr Finch's general surgical practice is in the field of bariatric and upper gastrointestinal procedures. He is a consultant surgeon at th...

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Frequently Asked Questions

You typically will need to get a referral from your GP before you attend your specialist consultation, in some cases this is not required. However, in order to receive a rebate from Medicare you will need to get a referral.
Private Health Insurance:
If you hold private health insurance and an appropriate level of cover, hospitals fees will be covered by your health insurer. Please contact your health insurer and mention the item numbers/procedure codes (Bariatrics MBS: 31572 – Gastric Bypass, 31575 – Gastric Sleeve) to better understand their contribution toward hospital and doctor fees associated with your treatment.
 
Self-pay / Savings
Patients without health insurance, or who want to be seen sooner than public wait lists allow, may opt to pay for surgical fees themselves.
 
Superannuation
For patients with superannuation, you may be eligible for early release of your super to fund your surgery. Please follow this link to review the regulation.
Every patient’s needs vary from one to the other however typically patients will need to stay for 1-2 nights.
Yes. We accept patients from across Australia and can suggest some convenient accomodation options for any loved ones that opt to travel with you.
Following surgery, your surgeon will connect you with a team of specialists (e.g. dieticians, psychologists) to assist you in building a plan for the future. This plan will include some necessary lifestyle changes to ensure the results of weight loss surgery are maintained. You can also expect to have regular follow ups for the first year or two to monitor your progress.
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