Lara Freeman
Women's Weight Loss Surgery
About
Melbourne's all-female specialist health care team delivering quality, targeted weight loss services for men and women seeking surgical weight management, with a particular specialisation in pre and post bariatric and general surgery care for women.
Procedures Offered
Also offered
Hospital Affiliations
Holmesglen Private Hospital
Moorabbin, VIC - private
About the Surgeon
Dr. Lara Freeman
We are an all-female specialist health care team delivering quality, targeted weight loss service for men and women seeking surgical weight management. We value our commitment to support, nurture and guide you through the process, comprehensively assessing and managing your needs now and throughout your journey in life. We truly believe that our clinician's ability to explain, listen and empathize can have a profound effect on your biological and functional health outcomes as well as your satisfaction and experience of care....
“We truly believe that our clinician's ability to explain, listen and empathize can have a profound effect on your biological and functional health outcomes as well as your satisfaction and experience of care.”
Training
M.B.B.S (Hons), F.R.A.C.S.
Achievements & Roles
Procedure Information
Lap Band Removal and Revisional Surgery▼
Removal of a lap band and conversion to another bariatric surgery. Revisional surgery is much more complex than primary bariatric surgery, involving scar tissue from the original operation, altered anatomy, and increased risk of complications like leaks, bleeding, or injury to surrounding organs.
Frequently Asked Questions
I have concerns/doubts. Who can I speak to?▼
When can I have plastic surgery after weight loss?▼
Can I eat out post-surgery?▼
I hear alot of people discussing malnutrition post-surgery. Should I be concerned?▼
Can you guarantee I will reach my goal weight?▼
What are some potential, unexpected downsides to bariatric surgery?▼
Support Team
Dietitian
Psychologist
Exercise Physiologist
Bariatric Physician / GP
Nurse Specialist
Aftercare
Support groups available
Opening Hours
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9 am–5:30 pm
Tuesday: 9 am–5:30 pm
Wednesday: 9 am–5:30 pm
Thursday: 9 am–5:30 pm
Friday: 9 am–5:30 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.”