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
Our Surgeons
Mr Ahmad Aly
- MB. BS, FRACS, MS. Head of Upper GI Surgery at the Austin Hospital, Clinical Associate Professor and researcher with Melbourne University.
- Head of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery at The Austin Hospital
- Clinical Associate Professor and researcher with Melbourne University
- Board member of OSSANZ and ANZGOSA
- Performed over 1,000 weight loss operations
Mr Kiat Lim
Mr Kiat Lim, MBBS, FRACS, M.
- 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.
- 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).
- Specialist at The Austin Hospital with an active research and academic role
- Member of OSSANZ and ANZGOSA
- One of the few pioneering trainees accredited by ANZGOSA
Dr Alex Craven
Dr Alex Craven is general surgeon specialising in Obesity 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.
- 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.
- Obesity and Upper Gastrointestinal surgeon at the Austin Hospital
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
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.”