About
Bariatrics Melbourne has been supporting patients since 2016 with a holistic and patient-centred approach, offering a complete range of weight loss surgery, SPATZ intragastric balloon, weight loss medications, and expert dietary support. They welcome all patients, both self-funded and insured.
Procedures Offered
Also offered
Surgeons at This Clinic
Mr Andrew Packiyanathan
Mr Damien Loh
Hospital Affiliations
The Avenue Hospital
VIC - private
Epworth Freemasons
VIC - private
About the Surgeon
Mr Andrew Packiyanathan
Mr Andrew Packiyanathan is a Specialist General & Upper GI Surgeon with a broad and diverse practice. He is part of Bariatrics Melbourne which has been supporting patients since 2016, with a holistic and patient-centred approach ensuring patients are heard, supported, and empowered. He offers a complete range of weight loss surgery with a special interest in revisional surgery.
“Our HOLISTIC and PATIENT-CENTRED approach ensures that you are HEARD, SUPPORTED, and EMPOWERED”
Mr Damien Loh
Mr Damien Loh is a Specialist General & Upper GI Surgeon with a broad and diverse practice. He is part of Bariatrics Melbourne, an experienced abdominal surgeon that treats a broad range of conditions.
Procedure Information
Sleeve Gastrectomy▼
Part of the full range of weight loss surgery offered at Bariatrics Melbourne. Also offered as a single stage conversion from gastric band.
Gastric Bypass▼
Part of the full range of weight loss surgery offered at Bariatrics Melbourne. Also offered as a single stage conversion from gastric band.
Revisional Surgery▼
Specialist expertise in revisional surgery for weight regain after gastric band, sleeve gastrectomy, or gastric bypass. They perform gastric band reversal and single stage conversion to sleeve gastrectomy or bypass.
SPATZ Intragastric Balloon 12 Month Program▼
The only adjustable intragastric balloon, described as the most effective intragastric balloon, with 60+ countries and 150K+ implantations. The 12-month program includes expert dietitian guidance with scheduled appointments and access throughout the 12 months, regular clinical review by the treating surgeon, and costs of initial placement and extraction at 12 months.
Medical Weight Loss▼
Tailored solutions for supported medical weight loss including expert dietary guidance. Medical treatment can be used as first-line treatment for weight loss or as additional treatment for weight regain.
Pricing
From $7,000
SPATZ BALLOON 12 MONTH Program - A Comprehensive & Affordable program at $7000* *Not including initial consultation, prescription medication or balloon adjustment
Accepts uninsured patients
Support Team
Dietitian
Bariatric Physician / GP
Aftercare
2 years follow-up (included in fee)
Opening Hours
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9 am–5 pm
Tuesday: 9 am–5 pm
Wednesday: 9 am–5 pm
Thursday: 9 am–5 pm
Friday: 9 am–5 pm
Other Weight Loss Surgeons in VIC
Zeev Duieb
Greater Eastern Obesity Surgery
“Greater Eastern Obesity Surgery is a team of health care specialists led by Bariatric Surgeon Dr Zeev Duieb, committed to working with patients to help them achieve their health and lifestyle goals. Conveniently located across multiple sites in Melbourne, they provide services to patients from all over Victoria.”
Harry Frydenberg
Epworth Centre for Bariatric Surgery
Epworth Hospital Richmond, Epworth Eastern
“Established in 1998, the Epworth Centre for Bariatric Surgery contributed significantly to the development of weight loss surgery in Australia, providing safe, reliable and effective surgical management for obesity patients for over 20 years. They are also one of the most experienced groups offering revision surgeries.”
Chek Tog
Specialist Surgical Group
“Specialist Surgical Group is a Melbourne-based multi-disciplinary specialist medical centre offering weight loss, plastic, skin cancer, upper GI, endocrine, breast, hand, and general surgery across locations in Essendon and Bundoora.”
Michael Hii
Melbourne Weight Loss Solutions
St Vincent's Private Hospital, Epworth Freemasons
“Melbourne Weight Loss Solutions offers comprehensive bariatric surgical care with three experienced surgeons supported by a multidisciplinary team including dietitians, nurses, psychologists and physicians. Their difference is the inclusion of long-term follow-up appointments with surgeons, dietitians and nurses as part of surgical care.”