Paul Anthony Lewandowski
Functional Gut
About
I support my patients in achieving their weight goals using all the dietitian tools available. My patients achieve their health goals via nutrition alone or with the help of medications or weight loss surgery. I support patients using medications or surgery to lose weight through their journey from start to finish.
Eating should be one of life's simple pleasures, but instead it can feel confusing and chaotic! I offer no-nonsense nutrition support to people ready to ditch the diet cycle and make peace with food. Feel calm around food and discover a sustainable approach to optimise your health and wellbeing by working with me as your dietitian.
Prof Paul is the founder and owner of Functional Gut. He is a Professor of Nutrition and has over 25 years of experience as a researcher, university educator, author, and clinician. Functional Gut is Paul's contribution to community members who live with dietary disease(s) and need realistic personalised treatments to help them enjoy life.
As a dedicated researcher and a fearless patient advocate, Paul only uses the latest proven, evidence-based methods.
Approach: No-nonsense, evidence-based, practical, patient advocate, personalised care. Described as a 'fearless patient advocate' using only the latest proven, evidence-based methods.
Weight Loss Approach
Evidence-based, motivational interviewing, behavioural change focused on long-term weight management. Supports nutrition alone or in combination with weight loss medications or surgery. Uses all available dietitian tools to support patients in achieving their weight goals.
Yes. Supports patients using weight loss medications (including GLP-1 medications) through their entire journey. Notes that without dietitian support, a high proportion of patients using weight loss medications fail to maintain long-term results.
Yes. Supports patients considering or having had weight loss surgery, from start to finish. Notes that more than 70% of patients who have weight loss surgery fail without dietitian support.
Areas of Expertise
Pricing
Medicare Rebates
Location
Functional Gut
2/10 Lake Street, Lake Wendouree VIC 3350
Multiple Locations
Clinic locations in Geelong, Surf Coast, and Ballarat (contact to confirm current locations). Telehealth available Australia-wide.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) (BSc Hons)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)
- Registered Nutritionist (RNutr)
Memberships
- Dietitians Australia
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
Valid GP referral required to access Medicare rebate. With a valid Medicare referral, patients are charged $80 (gap fee). Concession/Health Care Card holders with valid Medicare referral are bulk billed. Eligible under EPC/Chronic Disease Management plans (implied by requirement for GP referral and Medicare provider status).
NDIS
NDIS provider. NDIS services charged at standard fees.
DVA
Yes, DVA provider.
Private Health
Private health fund rebates available. Patients can pay full fee upfront and claim with their private health provider. Specific funds not listed.
Referral
A GP referral is required to access Medicare rebates. Self-referral is possible (full fee applies).
Book a Consultation
New patient forms and telehealth consent form to be completed before first appointment. No specific duration stated.
Medicare rebate available with GP referral
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