Dr Bhatia
Heidelberg Weight Loss Surgery
About
Heidelberg Weight Loss Surgery (HWLS) is a Melbourne-based bariatric clinic led by Dr Kiron Bhatia, offering surgical and non-surgical weight loss options with a multidisciplinary team providing compassionate care and lifelong follow-up support.
Procedures Offered
Also offered
Hospital Affiliations
Austin Hospital
VIC - public
St Vincent's Hospital
Melbourne, VIC
Our Surgeons
Dr Kiron Bhatia
Dr Kiron Bhatia is a highly experienced General and Specialist Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) and Bariatric Surgeon.
- Completed surgical training at St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne. Subspecialty UGI fellowships at the Austin Hospital and Monash Medical Centre. Qualifications: MBBS, MMedSci(Surg), FRACS.
- Senior consultant with the UGI Surgical Unit at Austin Hospital since 2010
Dr Chun Guan Chong
- MBBS, FRACGP
Denise Sammut
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
Noela Kluchkovsky
- Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)
Joanne Burch
- Psychologist
Procedure Information
Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy)Up to 60–70% of excess weight▼
The sleeve gastrectomy is one of the most performed weight loss procedures in Australia. The surgery involves removing up to 90% of the stomach and limits food intake which helps you feel full sooner.
Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y)Up to 65–80% of excess weight▼
A gastric bypass reduces stomach size and reroutes part of the small intestine to limit calorie absorption. It's particularly effective for people with type 2 diabetes or those needing revision surgery.
Gastric Balloon10–20kg on average▼
A non-surgical option, the gastric balloon is a temporary device placed in the stomach to reduce appetite and portion sizes. No surgery required. Removed after 6 months. Self-funded (not covered by Medicare or insurance).
Gastric Band (Lap Band Surgery)Up to 50–60% of excess weight▼
A reversible option, the gastric band involves placing a silicone ring around the upper stomach to reduce intake and slow digestion. Adjustable and reversible. Less commonly performed today.
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)20–25kg on average▼
A minimally invasive alternative, ESG reshapes the stomach from within using an endoscope, with no external incisions. Suitable for those with BMI <35. Self-funded with limited long-term data.
Results
Patients lose typically 50–70% of excess weight within 12–18 months
Up to X5 more weight loss with surgery compared to medication alone especially for BMI >40
Support Team
Dietitian
Psychologist
Exercise Physiologist
Bariatric Physician / GP
Nurse Specialist
Aftercare
lifetime follow-up
Opening Hours
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Friday: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Other Weight Loss Surgeons in VIC
Dr Andrew Huo
Melbourne Weight Loss Centre
“Melbourne Weight Loss Centre provides a specialised surgical weight loss treatment service for people who are morbidly obese and especially for those with obesity-related illnesses. They also specialise in the treatment of reflux disease and minimally-invasive general surgery as well as providing an endoscopy service.”
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.”
Mr Anthony Clough
Melbourne Centre for Bariatric Surgery
Epworth Eastern Hospital, St John of God Bendigo
“Melbourne Centre for Bariatric Surgery is led by Mr Anthony Clough, a General, Upper GI & Bariatric specialist with an interest in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. The clinic was the first in Melbourne to offer robotic technology for gastric bypass surgery and the first to offer SADI/SIPS duodenal switch surgery to Melbourne patients.”
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.”