Leif Lagesen is an APD based at East Sydney Doctors in Darlinghurst, offering a very broad range of dietetic services including weight management, bariatric support, diabetes, and LGBTIQ+ health.
Weight Loss Approach
Bariatric Surgery Support
Listed as an area of practice (bariatric surgery)
Body composition analysis
Areas of Expertise
ADHDAged careAnorexia/eating disordersAnthropometryArtificial nutrition supportATNCBariatric surgeryBreastfeedingCancer/oncologyChild nutritionCoeliac diseaseCystic fibrosisDiabetes Type 1Diabetes Type 2Diabetes in pregnancyDisabilityDental/oral healthEDOFertility nutritionFood allergy/sensitivity/FODMAPsGastrointestinal disordersGeriatricHeart diseaseHealthy eating adviceHIV/AIDSInflammatory bowel diseaseIBSInfant feedingIntellectual disabilityKidney/renal diseaseLCHF/ketogenicLGBTIQ+ healthLipid disordersLiver diseaseMalnutritionMental healthMetabolic disordersMen's healthOsteoporosisOverweight and obesityPalliative carePCOSPre-diabetesPregnancy nutritionRehabilitationSports nutritionSwallowing difficultiesWeight managementWomen's health
“APD & AN with 10+ years experience, formerly at a private mental health facility. Evidence-based, non-judgemental approach. Specialises in invisible illnesses, eating disorders, gut health & metabolic conditions.”
Weight management and obesity · Type 2 Diabetes · Diabetes in pregnancy · PCOS
“Chantelle Wardini is an APD & AEP at Bites Health Clinic, Bella Vista NSW. Founded in 2010, she leads a team helping 6000+ Australians with weight loss, diabetes, PCOS, gut health & sports nutrition.”
“Paediatric dietitian with 10+ years experience specialising in childhood feeding difficulties, ARFID, autism, and gastrointestinal conditions. Offers clinic, telehealth and home visits in Oran Park, NSW.”
Weight Management · Bariatric Surgery (pre and post) · Anti-Obesity Medications · Disordered Eating
“Amanda Clark (AAPD) has 25+ yrs experience in weight management, bariatric surgery & anti-obesity medication support. Author of Portion Perfection for Bariatrics. Clinics at Gold Coast, Tweed Heads & Lismore + Australia-wide telehealth.”
Paediatric nutrition (infants to teens) · Fussy eating · ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) · Child and teenage nutrition
“Dr Fiona Arrowsmith, PhD APD, paediatric dietitian with 25 years experience. Specialises in tube feeding, fussy eating, ARFID, allergies, NDIS, and child growth from infants to teens.”