Mr Kiat Lim
Darebin Weight Loss Surgery
About
Darebin Weight Loss Surgery is a Melbourne-based bariatric surgery clinic offering a fully integrated multidisciplinary team of surgeons, physicians, dietitians, specialist nurses and psychologists to support patients on their weight loss journey.
Procedures Offered
Also offered
Surgeons at This Clinic
Mr Ahmad Aly
Mr Kiat Lim
Dr Alex Craven
Hospital Affiliations
Austin Hospital
VIC - public
Warringal Hospital
VIC - private
Mitcham Hospital
VIC - private
About the Surgeon
Mr Ahmad Aly
Mr Ahmad Aly, MB. BS, FRACS, MS, is a General Surgeon and Specialist Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon. Ahmad is the Head of Upper GI Surgery at the Austin Hospital, a senior lecturer and researcher with Melbourne University and conducts private practice at Warringal and Mitcham Hospitals....
Training
MB. BS, FRACS, MS. Head of Upper GI Surgery at the Austin Hospital, Clinical Associate Professor and researcher with Melbourne University.
Achievements & Roles
Mr Kiat Lim
Mr Kiat Lim, MBBS, FRACS, M. Surg, is a General Surgeon with subspecialized training in Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgery. Mr Kiat Lim was one of the few pioneering trainees accredited by Australia and New Zealand Gastro Oesophageal Surgery Association (ANZGOSA)....
“One of his strengths is to engage with patients and to ensure that the patient understands the disease process, treatment options and realistic outcomes. He enjoys utilizing the latest techniques in minimally invasive surgery and quick recovery programs for the best outcomes.”
Training
MBBS, FRACS, M.Surg. Subspecialized training in Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgery. One of the few pioneering trainees accredited by Australia and New Zealand Gastro Oesophageal Surgery Association (ANZGOSA).
Achievements & Roles
Dr Alex Craven
Dr Alex Craven is general surgeon specialising in Obesity and Upper Gastrointestinal surgery. He provides consultation and surgery through Advanced Surgical and Darebin Weight Loss Surgery and also works as an Obesity and Upper Gastrointestinal surgeon at the Austin Hospital. Alex studied medicine at University of Queensland and trained in general surgery at the Austin and Northern Hospitals through the Royal Australian College of Surgeons (RACS), before completing post-fellowship training in obesity surgery and upper gastrointestinal surgery....
“Alex is passionate about working with patients to control their weight, obesity and related diseases in order to live longer and healthier lives. He also has a special interest in medical and surgical education, and in particular challenging stigma and misinformation around obesity and its treatments. Alex makes sure his patients have a full and realistic understanding of obesity surgery and what it can and cannot do – so that they can make their own decision, in their own time.”
Training
Studied medicine at University of Queensland. Trained in general surgery at the Austin and Northern Hospitals through the Royal Australian College of Surgeons (RACS). Completed post-fellowship training in obesity surgery and upper gastrointestinal surgery.
Achievements & Roles
Procedure Information
Gastric Sleeve▼
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy or Tube Gastrectomy is a restrictive procedure that limits the amount of food you eat by reducing the size of your stomach.
Gastric Banding▼
Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding involves inserting a specially made band around the top of the stomach. It is a keyhole operation whereby no organs are cut, removed or rearranged. It is completely reversible.
Gastric Bypass▼
Gastric bypass is a very well established weight loss procedure. The stomach is divided to create a small gastric pouch and a bypass is made to allow food to move directly into the intestines.
Patient Testimonials
“The entire multidisciplinary team at Darebin Weight Loss Surgery are so supportive, understanding and extremely knowledgeable and they made a difference to my weight loss journey.”
“I came and saw the team at DWLS and I knew very quickly that these people would help me to change my life. I cannot thank the team at DWLS enough for the help and support they have given me throughout my journey.”
“The sleeve gastrectomy was the best thing I could ever have done, and I wish I had done it years ago… I am fit, and the healthiest I have been in over 20 years, and I love my life and my new body.”
Results
over 1,000 weight loss operations (Mr Ahmad Aly)
Around 80% of patients having surgery achieve long-term weight loss
the illnesses related to obesity are often prevented, cured or significantly improved
Health is restored and quality of life rejuvenated
Weight Loss Surgery is considered to be the most effective method of long-term weight loss for patients with morbid obesity
Support Team
Dietitian
Psychologist
Exercise Physiologist
Bariatric Physician / GP
Nurse Specialist
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–4 pm
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Chek Tog
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Michael Hii
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