Dr Patrick (Obesity Surgery)
North Eastern Weight Loss Surgery
About
North Eastern Weight Loss Surgery is one of Melbourne's leading centres performing a wide range of weight reduction surgeries, headed by Dr Patrick Moore with 20+ years of experience. The team includes dietitians, psychologists, and support staff to help patients achieve their weight loss goals.
Procedures Offered
Also offered
Surgeons at This Clinic
Dr Dr Patrick Moore
Lead Surgeon
Dr Dr Yuan Cheng
Weight Loss Surgeon
Hospital Affiliations
Epworth Eastern Hospital
Box Hill, VIC - private
Box Hill Hospital
Box Hill, VIC - public
Our Surgeons
Dr Patrick Moore
- The most satisfying part of my job is seeing the drastic change in people's lives. Witnessing how their true personalities come out. From being too scared to leave their home, unable to drive a car or fit on an aeroplane to laughing, smiling and having their first kiss or first date after 30 years of never dating! That's what makes me show up every day for my patients.
- First weight loss surgeon to bring gastric sleeve surgery into private & public hospitals in Victoria (2006)
- Performed well over 3,000 procedures
- 20+ years of experience
- Actively involved in teaching and research
Dr Yuan Cheng
- Obtained fellowship as a General Surgeon in 2015. Inaugural fellow of Bariatric Surgery at Box Hill Hospital. Completed overseas fellowship training in Belgium with Dr B. Dillemans with special focus in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and complex revision bariatric surgeries.
- Inaugural fellow of Bariatric Surgery at Box Hill Hospital
- Overseas fellowship training in Belgium with Dr B. Dillemans
Procedure Information
Gastric Sleeve Surgery▼
The latest in non-invasive weight loss surgery that produces rapid weight loss. Reduces your stomach size by 75%, to help achieve long-term weight loss. Considered one of the most effective weight loss options for helping you achieve your weight loss goals.
Gastric Bypass SurgeryUp to 70% of excess body weight in 12 months. On average, patients lose 70% with studies showing after 10-14 years patients have maintained 60% of excess body weight loss.▼
The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is the most commonly performed bariatric surgery in the world with around 100,000 procedures being performed each year. It combines the two types of surgery being both a restrictive and partly malabsorptive operation. Stapling is used to create a smaller, upper stomach pouch which restricts the amount of food able to be consumed. A portion of the small bowel is bypassed which delays food from mixing with digestive juices to avoid complete absorption.
Band to Bypass Surgery (Revision Surgery)▼
Referred to as revisional bariatric surgery. Performed on patients that have undergone previous weight loss surgery but have not experienced the desired weight loss outcomes, such as insufficient weight loss, weight regain after achieving weight loss goals, or unsuccessful resolution of co-morbidities such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
Gastric Lap Band Surgery40-50% of excess body weight in 12 months▼
Once the most popular weight loss surgery, but now superseded by the more effective Gastric Sleeve Surgery. Works by placing an adjustable band around the upper part of the stomach, creating a smaller pouch. A balloon in the band can be increased or decreased according to the restriction required, delaying food release by around 3-4 hours, giving the feeling of being fuller for longer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is weight loss surgery and how is it usually performed?▼
What are the common types of weight loss surgery?▼
Who typically needs weight loss surgery?▼
What are the risks and complications associated with weight loss surgery?▼
What dietary changes are needed after weight loss surgery?▼
How important is exercise after weight loss surgery?▼
How much weight can I expect to lose after surgery?▼
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Results
well over 3,000 procedures
excellent outcomes and low complication rates
Gastric Bypass: Up to 70% of excess body weight in 12 months; after 10-14 years patients have maintained 60% of excess body weight loss
Gastric Bypass patients typically lose 60–80% of their excess weight within 12–18 months post-surgery
Gastric Lap Band: 40-50% of excess body weight in 12 months
Support Team
Dietitian
Psychologist
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
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.”