Queensland · Bariatric + GLP-1 + Medical · Updated 2026
Queensland weight-loss clinics + bariatric surgeons — 4 verified
ANZMOSS-aligned bariatric surgeons, GLP-1 (Wegovy + Mounjaro) prescribers and multidisciplinary clinics across Queensland. Lead-clinician credentials + hospital affiliations + AHPRA-checkable.
★Key takeaways
- ✓4 verified Queensland weight-loss providers — 2 bariatric surgeons, 1 telehealth GLP-1, 0 medical clinics.
- ✓2 of 2 bariatric surgeons are ANZMOSS members — the strongest professional-society signal for bariatric practice in Australia.
- ✓Wesley Hospital, Mater Private and Greenslopes Private host most Brisbane bariatric programs. The Gold Coast has Pindara Private + John Flynn Private. Cairns + Townsville have smaller regional bariatric programs.
- ✓Brisbane + Gold Coast pharmacy supply is solid. Cairns + Townsville run 2–6 week supply lag. Most regional QLD patients access GLP-1 via telehealth (Juniper, Pilot, Mosh) with mail dispensing.
Bariatric surgeons · Queensland
Queensland 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 | Mastakov Surgery | Dr Mikhail Mastakov MBBS, FRACS (General/Bariatric) | Sunnybank | YES | 18 |
| 2 | Bariatric Surgery Brisbane | Dr Chung Won MBBS, FRACS (General/Upper GI) | Spring Hill | YES | 14 |
GLP-1 telehealth · Queensland
Queensland GLP-1 telehealth + medical clinics
Telehealth programs offering Wegovy + Mounjaro with coaching + dietitian support. Brisbane + Gold Coast pharmacy supply is solid. Cairns + Townsville run 2–6 week supply lag. Most regional QLD patients access GLP-1 via telehealth (Juniper, Pilot, Mosh) with mail dispensing.
Surgical context · Queensland
Where bariatric surgery happens in Queensland
Wesley Hospital, Mater Private and Greenslopes Private host most Brisbane bariatric programs. The Gold Coast has Pindara Private + John Flynn Private. Cairns + Townsville have smaller regional bariatric programs.
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
Queensland weight loss — common questions
Which Brisbane bariatric surgeons are highest-volume?
Dr Phil Lockie (Wesley + Sunshine Coast University Private), Dr Jason Free + the Brisbane Obesity Clinic team at Greenslopes Private, plus the Mater Private bariatric program are Brisbane's leading surgical practices. All ANZMOSS-aligned.
What does bariatric surgery cost in Brisbane?
Out-of-pocket with insurance: $7,000–$15,000 typical for sleeve gastrectomy. Marginally cheaper than Sydney + Melbourne reflecting lower private hospital theatre fees. Without insurance: $16,000–$22,000.
Is Gold Coast surgery available?
Yes — Pindara Private + John Flynn Private host bariatric programs on the Gold Coast. Several Brisbane surgeons travel to operate at Pindara. Sunshine Coast University Private hosts Dr Phil Lockie + others. Both are viable alternatives to Brisbane CBD for residents north or south of Brisbane.
Are there regional QLD bariatric services?
Cairns Private + Townsville Mater + Sunshine Coast University Private offer bariatric surgery. Volumes are lower than Brisbane. For very-remote QLD patients, most surgeons recommend Brisbane referral — the multidisciplinary follow-up needs (dietitian + psychologist) are harder to access remotely.
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.