New South Wales · Bariatric + GLP-1 + Medical · Updated 2026
New South Wales weight-loss clinics + bariatric surgeons — 4 verified
ANZMOSS-aligned bariatric surgeons, GLP-1 (Wegovy + Mounjaro) prescribers and multidisciplinary clinics across New South Wales. Lead-clinician credentials + hospital affiliations + AHPRA-checkable.
★Key takeaways
- ✓4 verified New South Wales weight-loss providers — 3 bariatric surgeons, 1 telehealth GLP-1, 0 medical clinics.
- ✓3 of 3 bariatric surgeons are ANZMOSS members — the strongest professional-society signal for bariatric practice in Australia.
- ✓Westmead Private, North Shore Private, St Vincent's Private, Macquarie University Hospital and Sydney Adventist (San) host most NSW bariatric programs. Dedicated bariatric wards exist at Westmead Private + St Vincent's.
- ✓NSW has the densest GLP-1 telehealth distribution in Australia — Juniper, Pilot, Mosh, Eucalyptus, Hers all have prescriber-pharmacist networks centred on Sydney. Patient cost runs $400–600/month for Wegovy or Mounjaro.
Bariatric surgeons · New South Wales
New South Wales bariatric surgeons by ANZMOSS + years in practice
ANZMOSS (Australia + NZ Metabolic and Obesity Surgery Society) membership is the strongest professional credential signal for bariatric practice. Years in practice is a proxy for surgical volume.
| # | Clinic | Lead surgeon | Suburb | ANZMOSS | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Circle of Care | Dr Roy Brancatisano MBBS, FRACS (Upper GI / Bariatric) | Bella Vista | YES | 25 |
| 2 | Dr Garett Smith - North Shore Upper GI & Bariatric | A/Prof Garett Smith BMed, MS, FRACS | St Leonards | YES | 20 |
| 3 | Sydney Bariatric Clinic | Dr Brendan Ryan MBBS, FRACS (General Surgery) | Westmead | YES | 15 |
GLP-1 telehealth · New South Wales
New South Wales GLP-1 telehealth + medical clinics
Telehealth programs offering Wegovy + Mounjaro with coaching + dietitian support. NSW has the densest GLP-1 telehealth distribution in Australia — Juniper, Pilot, Mosh, Eucalyptus, Hers all have prescriber-pharmacist networks centred on Sydney. Patient cost runs $400–600/month for Wegovy or Mounjaro.
Surgical context · New South Wales
Where bariatric surgery happens in New South Wales
Westmead Private, North Shore Private, St Vincent's Private, Macquarie University Hospital and Sydney Adventist (San) host most NSW bariatric programs. Dedicated bariatric wards exist at Westmead Private + St Vincent's.
Why hospital matters: Bariatric surgery has documented volume-outcome relationships. Hospitals running bariatric programs at scale (dedicated wards, 24/7 anaesthetist coverage with bariatric experience, established leak-rescue + bleed-rescue pathways) have measurably better complication management than hospitals where bariatric is volume-light.
Volume markers: A high-volume bariatric centre runs more than 200 procedures/year. Ask any surgeon directly: "How many sleeve gastrectomies / bypass procedures have you personally done in the last 12 months?" A high-volume surgeon will answer comfortably. A vague answer is a signal.
Common questions
New South Wales weight loss — common questions
Where do NSW bariatric surgeons operate?
High-volume NSW bariatric surgeons concentrate at Westmead Private, North Shore Private, Macquarie University Hospital, St Vincent's Private and Sydney Adventist (San). Most are ANZMOSS members. The hospital matters as much as the surgeon — dedicated bariatric wards have better complications-management pathways.
What does bariatric surgery cost in NSW?
Out-of-pocket cost (with private health insurance) in NSW typically runs $8,000–$18,000 for sleeve gastrectomy. Without insurance, $18,000–$25,000 fully self-pay. Public hospital bariatric surgery exists at Westmead, Royal Prince Alfred and St Vincent's but waitlists are 2–5 years.
Who has the highest bariatric volume in Sydney?
Dr Brendan Ryan (Sydney Bariatric Clinic, Westmead — 5,000+ operations), Dr Brancatisano (Circle of Care, Bella Vista), Professor Garett Smith (North Shore Upper GI, RNSH-affiliated) and the bariatric teams at Macquarie + St Vincent's are NSW's highest-volume practitioners. Volume is the strongest single predictor of complication rates.
Can I get Mounjaro or Wegovy in NSW without a clinic visit?
Yes — NSW supports telehealth GLP-1 prescriptions. Juniper, Pilot, Mosh, Eucalyptus and Hers all serve NSW patients via telehealth + mail dispensing. Cost $400–600/month. Some patients prefer in-person endocrinologist or bariatric physician care, which adds $200–400/consult on top.
Methodology
Data + sources
Surgeon registration verified against AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) — every Australian-registered surgeon must hold current AHPRA registration without conditions.
Society membership cross-checked against ANZMOSS (Australia + NZ Metabolic and Obesity Surgery Society) — the peak professional society. Membership requires FRACS qualification + current bariatric practice + adherence to ANZMOSS Position Statements.
GLP-1 (Wegovy + Mounjaro) prescriber networks verified against TGA-approved supply chains. Cost estimates based on published Eli Lilly + Novo Nordisk patient-access program pricing + chemist-level wholesale surveys.
Released under CC BY 4.0 with attribution to AHPRA + ANZMOSS + TGA for source data.