Victoria · Bariatric + GLP-1 + Medical · Updated 2026
Victoria weight-loss clinics + bariatric surgeons — 4 verified
ANZMOSS-aligned bariatric surgeons, GLP-1 (Wegovy + Mounjaro) prescribers and multidisciplinary clinics across Victoria. Lead-clinician credentials + hospital affiliations + AHPRA-checkable.
★Key takeaways
- ✓4 verified Victoria weight-loss providers — 3 bariatric surgeons, 0 telehealth GLP-1, 0 medical clinics.
- ✓3 of 3 bariatric surgeons are ANZMOSS members — the strongest professional-society signal for bariatric practice in Australia.
- ✓Epworth Eastern, Cabrini Malvern, Knox Private and St Vincent's Private host Melbourne's bariatric programs. Epworth Eastern has Australia's largest dedicated bariatric centre by volume.
- ✓Melbourne pharmacy supply of Wegovy + Mounjaro is consistent in eastern suburbs and CBD. Regional Victoria (Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo) typically has 2–4 week supply lag — patients often use telehealth + mail to bypass.
Bariatric surgeons · Victoria
Victoria 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 | Epworth Centre for Bariatric Surgery | Dr Harry Frydenberg MBBS, FRACS (General Surgery) | Richmond | YES | 30 |
| 2 | Darebin Weight Loss Surgery | A/Prof Ahmad Aly MBBS, MS, FRACS | Bulleen | YES | 22 |
| 3 | Melbourne Gastro Oesophageal Surgery | A/Prof Michael Hii MBBS, MS, FRACS | East Melbourne | YES | 18 |
Surgical context · Victoria
Where bariatric surgery happens in Victoria
Epworth Eastern, Cabrini Malvern, Knox Private and St Vincent's Private host Melbourne's bariatric programs. Epworth Eastern has Australia's largest dedicated bariatric centre by volume.
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
Victoria weight loss — common questions
What's special about Epworth's bariatric program?
Epworth Eastern hosts Australia's highest-volume bariatric centre (more than 1,500 procedures per year). The Epworth Centre for Bariatric Surgery runs a structured multidisciplinary intake — surgeon, bariatric dietitian, psychologist, anaesthetist — for every patient. Dedicated bariatric ward with rescue pathways for leak + bleed complications.
How much does Melbourne bariatric surgery cost?
Out-of-pocket cost with private health insurance: $8,000–$18,000 typical for sleeve gastrectomy in Melbourne. Without insurance: $18,000–$25,000 self-pay. Marginally cheaper than Sydney for equivalent surgeon volume; comparable for top-tier surgeons.
Which Melbourne suburbs have GLP-1 specialists?
Bariatric + endocrinology-led GLP-1 programs concentrate in Box Hill, Camberwell, Toorak, South Yarra and Glen Iris. Alevia Medical Weight Loss (Camberwell), Pinnacle Medical Weight Loss (East Melbourne) and Bariatric Centre (multiple sites) are the leading multidisciplinary in-person clinics.
Is there a wait time for Melbourne bariatric surgery?
Private: 4–12 weeks from initial consult to surgery date for most surgeons. Top-volume surgeons (Epworth Eastern) can run 8–16 weeks. Public: Royal Melbourne, Monash, The Alfred run bariatric programs but 2–5 year waitlists are typical — most patients use private.
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.