South Australia · Bariatric + GLP-1 + Medical · Updated 2026
South Australia weight-loss clinics + bariatric surgeons — 4 verified
ANZMOSS-aligned bariatric surgeons, GLP-1 (Wegovy + Mounjaro) prescribers and multidisciplinary clinics across South Australia. Lead-clinician credentials + hospital affiliations + AHPRA-checkable.
★Key takeaways
- ✓4 verified South Australia weight-loss providers — 1 bariatric surgeons, 1 telehealth GLP-1, 0 medical clinics.
- ✓1 of 1 bariatric surgeons are ANZMOSS members — the strongest professional-society signal for bariatric practice in Australia.
- ✓Calvary Adelaide, Memorial Hospital, Burnside War Memorial Hospital and Flinders Private host Adelaide's bariatric programs.
- ✓Adelaide GLP-1 supply is generally consistent but smaller market means fewer compound pharmacy options. Telehealth providers serve SA effectively.
Bariatric surgeons · South Australia
South Australia 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 | Adelaide Bariatric Centre | Dr Tiffany Hassen MBBS, FRACS (General/Bariatric) | Norwood | YES | 12 |
GLP-1 telehealth · South Australia
South Australia GLP-1 telehealth + medical clinics
Telehealth programs offering Wegovy + Mounjaro with coaching + dietitian support. Adelaide GLP-1 supply is generally consistent but smaller market means fewer compound pharmacy options. Telehealth providers serve SA effectively.
Surgical context · South Australia
Where bariatric surgery happens in South Australia
Calvary Adelaide, Memorial Hospital, Burnside War Memorial Hospital and Flinders Private host Adelaide's 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
South Australia weight loss — common questions
Which Adelaide hospitals offer bariatric surgery?
Calvary Adelaide, Memorial Hospital, Burnside War Memorial and Flinders Private all host bariatric programs. Adelaide Bariatric Centre (Memorial Hospital) and Calvary's bariatric service are the leading practices.
What does bariatric surgery cost in Adelaide?
Out-of-pocket with insurance: $7,000–$14,000 typical for sleeve gastrectomy in Adelaide. Adelaide consistently runs as Australia's lowest-cost capital for private bariatric surgery, reflecting lower hospital theatre fees + surgeon fee norms. Without insurance: $15,000–$20,000.
Are there regional SA bariatric services?
No dedicated regional SA bariatric service. Most regional SA patients (Port Lincoln, Mt Gambier, Whyalla) travel to Adelaide. Some opt for Melbourne instead via cross-border health-fund arrangements.
Does Adelaide have endocrinologist-led GLP-1 programs?
Yes — multiple Adelaide endocrinology practices (Calvary, Memorial-affiliated endocrinologists, Flinders endocrine) offer GLP-1-based weight management as part of broader metabolic care. Cost $200–400/consult + medication.
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.