Melbourne Bariatrics is a team of professionals dedicated to weight loss surgery. We are based on the Mornington Peninsula in Melbourne’s outer east. “Bariatrics” means weight loss surgery. Hence our name. We have been performing weight loss surgery, including Gastric Bands and Sleeve Gastrectomy for over 20 years and have done over 6 thousand operations. Our surgeon, Mr Geoffrey Draper, is a specialist weight loss surgeon and laparoscopic general surgeon with extensive experience. We have dedicated dietitians who are incredibly effective at helping our patients get the best out of their weight loss operation. The rest of the team includes personal trainers, anaesthetists, physicians, surgical assistants and of course our office staff who will help it all get organised.
Suite 7 Peninsula Private Hospital525 McClelland Drive, Frankston VIC 3199
Mr Geoffrey Draper is a specialist surgeon who trained in General Surgery at Melbourne's Monash Medical Centre followed by advanced training in laparoscopic surgery in England at MATTU.
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Please Contact Melbourne Bariatrics on 03 9770 7189 for more information or to make an appointment.
Lisa works on the reception at Melbourne Bariatrics and has over 10 years experience with medical reception and administration. Lisa is the smiling person at the desk when you arrive at our clinic and is probably the person answering your phone enquiries.
Dr David Charlesworth is a compassionate & highly experienced Respiratory and Intensive Care Physician with a strong interest in General Medicine and Peri Operative medicine. For all enquiries & appointments: Call 03 5925 6440 or email rooms@drdavidcharlesworth.com.au
Kristen is the dietitian at Melbourne Bariatrics. Kristen is an accredited practicing dietitian and has extensive experience with patients having weight loss surgery as well as many other patients wanting personalised advice about healthy eating. Kristen has helped many hundreds of patients through the weight loss surgery journey.
Dr Bao Nguyen is a surgical assistant with over 20 years’ experience, particularly in bariatrics, orthopaedics, plastic surgery and general surgery. You can contact Dr Nguyen on (03) 8415`1000 or drbaon@gmail.com
Dr Andrew Monk is a surgical assistant with over 40 years’ experience, particularly in bariatrics, orthopaedics, plastic surgery and general surgery, and also has a General Practice in Doncaster. You can contact Dr Monk on (03) 88401400 or amonk2011@hotmail.com
Dr Alex Gershenzon is an anaesthetist with over 11 years’ experience, with a specific interest in bariatrics, and enhanced recovery and pain relief. Contact Dr Gershenzon through his rooms on (03) 94163963 or office@centralag.com.au
Karen is the Practice Manager at Melbourne Bariatrics, and has been for over 10 years. Karen runs the practice: in particular Karen is the person who will organise your surgery, including coordinating all your appointments, organising your surgery date, assisting with anything and everything to make the process run smoothly and stress free.
Dr Mark Alter is an anaesthetist with over 15 years’ experience, with a specific interest in bariatrics, and enhanced recovery and pain relief. Contact Dr Alter through his rooms on (03) 95284455 or admin@urbananaesthetics.com
Helen has worked in the area of weight loss surgery since the year 2000 and has successfully consulted thousands of individuals successfully. Helen has conducted multiple market research surveys to assess the community's needs and has created her education and support based on their direct feedback, to help her bariatric clients achieve their health goals.
Dr Geoffrey Draper is a General Surgeon with over 20 years’ experience, particularly in bariatric and laparoscopic surgery.