Western Australia · Bariatric + GLP-1 + Medical · Updated 2026
Western Australia weight-loss clinics + bariatric surgeons — 4 verified
ANZMOSS-aligned bariatric surgeons, GLP-1 (Wegovy + Mounjaro) prescribers and multidisciplinary clinics across Western Australia. Lead-clinician credentials + hospital affiliations + AHPRA-checkable.
★Key takeaways
- ✓4 verified Western Australia weight-loss providers — 2 bariatric surgeons, 0 telehealth GLP-1, 0 medical clinics.
- ✓2 of 2 bariatric surgeons are ANZMOSS members — the strongest professional-society signal for bariatric practice in Australia.
- ✓Hollywood Private, St John of God Subiaco, Mount Hospital and SJOG Murdoch host Perth's bariatric programs. Hollywood has the largest dedicated bariatric unit in WA.
- ✓Perth pharmacy supply of Wegovy + Mounjaro is generally consistent in metro areas. Bunbury + regional WA have 2–6 week lag. Telehealth providers serve regional WA effectively.
Bariatric surgeons · Western Australia
Western 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 | Perth Surgical & Bariatrics | Dr Ravi Rao MBBS, FRACS (General/Bariatric) | Subiaco | YES | 18 |
| 2 | Perth Bariatric Surgery | Dr Andrew Kiyingi MBBS, FRACS (General/Bariatric) | Joondalup | YES | 15 |
Surgical context · Western Australia
Where bariatric surgery happens in Western Australia
Hollywood Private, St John of God Subiaco, Mount Hospital and SJOG Murdoch host Perth's bariatric programs. Hollywood has the largest dedicated bariatric unit in WA.
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
Western Australia weight loss — common questions
Where do Perth bariatric surgeons operate?
Hollywood Private, St John of God Subiaco, Mount Hospital and SJOG Murdoch are Perth's main bariatric hospitals. The WA Bariatric Surgery Centre (Hollywood) and Perth Obesity Surgery (Subiaco + Murdoch) are leading practices.
What does bariatric surgery cost in Perth?
Out-of-pocket with insurance: $8,000–$16,000 typical for sleeve gastrectomy. Without insurance: $18,000–$24,000. Perth is comparable to Brisbane for cost; both run below Sydney + Melbourne for self-pay.
Are there regional WA bariatric options?
Limited. Bunbury Health Campus has occasional public bariatric programs, but most regional WA patients fly to Perth for surgery + complete multidisciplinary follow-up locally with GP + dietitian. Geraldton, Albany, Karratha all rely on Perth referral.
Is WA Mounjaro supply consistent?
Perth metro pharmacy supply is mostly stable but periodic Eli Lilly distribution constraints affect WA more than east coast. Multiple Mounjaro doses (5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg) can be out of stock simultaneously. Telehealth providers + larger compound pharmacies tend to manage supply better than small independents.
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.
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