Gastric Band Adjustment Australasia

We remain open as an Essential Allied Health Service. Health Volition is committed to supporting your health at this challenging time. To support our community of patients and help reduce the spread of COVID-19 we have implemented new appointment and clinic policies and procedures as per the National Guideline. Nutrition, Psychology and Psychiatry Our Team continue to see their regular patients who are in need of support, but under strict COVID-19 Infection Control standards. General and Bariatric Patients We provide ongoing consultation for our general and bariatric patients, as well as continue to offer initial consultation for new patients. We will bulk bill all consultations with a valid referral for Bariatric Patients.   Duty of Care and Support to our patients through the stress... Our team are operating from the clinic or remotely via Telehealth by utilising Zoom, Skype and Gentu platforms already built into our clinic operations - its standard for our long distance patients. Our community and patients are so important to us. We want to be here for you to lean on during the stress and anxiety that many of us are undoubtedly feeling.   We are dedicated to our ongoing support for your continuity of care. Maintaining your health during uncertain times, disruption and increasing stress is essential, not only for your long-term health but also to assist in your capacity to cope with the current state of the world. We have committed ourselves to op

+ A Unique & Accessible Bariatric Physician service Addressing All Aspects of Weight Loss & Bariatric Medicine. + Built upon a Passion for Managing Weight Loss Differently // Delivering Optimum Patient Care // And Achieving Primary Prevention.*** No Referral Required to Be Seen ***Bariatric Physician, Dr Christine Cheong, combines Medical Expertise with Understanding, to manage all aspects of your Weight. Whether you have 5 or 50 kilos or more to lose, Dr Christine provides medical care.+ Increasing Patient Understanding & Access for Bariatric Procedures & Surgery - Gastric Band/Gastric Sleeve/Gastric Bypass. + Optimising Pre-Operative Patient Preparation, Education & Counselling for all Bariatric Procedures & Surgeries. + Optimising & Individualising Post-Operative Care & Follow-Up. + Experienced Gastric Band Adjustment & ManagementReceive Experienced Advice with regards to your Weight & the Best Options For You.For any Surgical Procedures, Dr Christine will organise your Referrals and co-ordinate your care both before and after surgery. We are Passionate about the Care of our Patients and Provide Comprehensive Support and Treatment for Your Weight.Dr Christine also provides:+ Aesthetic Treatments by way of Laser Procedures & Injectables to Complement Weight Loss.+ Injectables: Wrinkle Relaxers & Dermal Fillers+ Laser Medicine: CO2 Laser (Face/Neck/Scars), Fraxel, MonaLisa Touch+ Rejuvenation & Confidence Building.+ Referral & Options for Management of Excess Skin

Our caring team aim to be leaders in innovative keyhole surgery to deliver best possible health outcomes for our patients.LapSurgery Australia surgeons have been at the forefront of laparoscopic surgery since it was introduced into Australia in 1990. We have been amongst the first to introduce laparoscopic operations for conditions such as inguinal hernia, endoscopic carpal tunnel release, sweating and blushing, gallstones, hiatus hernia and other forms of abdominal conditions including weight loss surgery (Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass and Orbera Balloon). With more than 30 years of experience, we utilise the most up-to-date surgical technologies and techniques available to assist with prevention, early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment of medical ailments in an endeavour to return you as quickly as possible to a happier and healthier lifestyle. LapSurgery Australia prides itself on the team effort of treating over 3000 overweight patients with a high success rate in reducing excess weight by 50% or more long term. We have 7 clinics across Melbourne which include: Dandenong North, Berwick, Frankston, Burwood, Cranbourne & Warragul.

The Brisbane Bariatric Centre is a Greenslopes-based surgical clinic with a holistic approach to obesity treatment and a heavy emphasis on patient-centred care. The team have a well-founded understanding of obesity stigma and its consequences, and so, endeavour to create a non-judgemental, compassionate environment throughout the entirety of your treatment. The staff go above and beyond to ensure your surgery booking process is easy and understandable, and to provide all relevant information so that you can make the best informed decisions about your health and care plan. Dr. Justin Greenslade prefers to focus on effective long-term weight loss solutions, as opposed to temporary fixes. He offers the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, along with a range of general surgical procedures, such as laparoscopic fundoplication for the treatment of reflux, gallbladder removal, and hernia repair. Dr Greenslade does not offer the “mini-bypass”, endoscopic sleeve, lap band or balloon procedures. All patients have access to unlimited bulk-billed follow-up appointments with their surgeon, even years down the line, and are encouraged to make use of those for at least 12 months following a bariatric procedure to ensure a smooth adjustment.  - Appointments are available via phone for interstate and out-of-area patients.  As of 2023, the Brisbane Bariatric Centre is bulk-billing all consultations with Dr Greenslade as long as you have a valid referral

Alfred Podhorodecki is a certified clinical hypnotherapist and forensic psychophysiologist. He is also a forensic hypnotist, educationalist, victimologist, criminologist, and counsellor. His main interests are forensic hypnotherapy for family law, civil process and criminal law. Alfred has over 30 years of law enforcement experience including the Transit Police, Military Police and as a Research Analyst in the Victoria Police. He is the former Deputy Head of Department of Police Studies at Monash University, and has lectured in Policing, Security Management, & Justice Studies at various universities including RMIT, Melbourne University and Monash University. Alfred has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Management; he holds a Master’s Degree in Education, a Graduate Diploma of Education, Bachelor of Arts Degree, and diplomas in security management, justice studies, and police studies as well as certificates in Business Administration in Workplace Assessment and Training and Forensic Hypnosis. He is a graduate of the Australian Hypnotherapy Training and Counselling school and is a qualified counsellor, investigator, trainer and forensic hypnotist and investigator. He qualified in Forensic Hypnosis at Houston University, Texas USA and in Forensic Psychophysiology at the Maryland Institute of Justice in Maryland USA.

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The Centre for Bariatric Solutions is more than just a weight loss clinic. We are a patient centred clinic where we support our patients through the weight loss journey and thereafter. The clinic takes a holistic approach towards weight loss. Meaning we have a multiple disciplinary team that works collaboratively to aid the patients to reach achievable and maintainable weight loss goals. Our multiple disciplinary team consisting of doctors, surgeons, dietitians, psychologists, allied health professionals and other specialists whom work together to provide tools for patients to achieve their weight loss goals and live a healthy full filling life. At the centre we are aware that no individual is the same therefore we tailor  our services according to the individual's needs. Our team are here to help YOU! The first call is always hard but please contact the centre and one of our lovely reception staff will be happy to assist you.