Dr Ara Saravanamuttu
General and Bariatric Surgeon
Consults in Berwick and operates at St John of God Berwick Hospital.
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Weight Loss Surgeon in Berwick
Our surgeons consult at St John of God Berwick Hospital, so patients in Berwick and the surrounding suburbs can see a surgeon close to home. Talk to us about weight loss surgery, gastric balloons or general surgery.
- Two surgeons at every weight loss operation
- Over 4,000 patients helped
- Lifelong follow up
Summary:
LapSurgery Australia surgeons consult at St John of God Berwick Hospital, Consulting Suite B, 75 Kangan Drive, Berwick. Dr Ara Saravanamuttu, Associate Professor Chrys Hensman, Dr Sheryn Cheah and Dr Andrew Chong see patients here for weight loss and general surgery. Our multidisciplinary team of surgeons, a Specialist GP, dietitians, a psychologist and an exercise professional is based in Dandenong North and provides lifelong follow up. A sleeve gastrectomy starts from $6,000 with adequate private health insurance. Call (03) 9760 2777 to book.
Our Consulting Rooms in Berwick
St John of God Berwick Hospital
Consulting Suite B, 75 Kangan Drive, Berwick VIC 3806(03) 9760 2777Consulting days vary by surgeon. Call us Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, to book a time that suits you.
View on mapSurgeons Who Consult in Berwick
Each of these surgeons sees patients at our Berwick rooms. All of them work within our multidisciplinary team.
Associate Professor Chrys Hensman
General and Bariatric Surgeon
Established LapSurgery Australia in 1984. Consults and operates at St John of God Berwick Hospital.
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Dr Sheryn Cheah
General and Bariatric Surgeon
Provides consultations at St John of God Berwick Hospital.
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Dr Andrew Chong
General and Bariatric Surgeon
Consults and operates at St John of God Berwick Hospital.
Meet the teamWhat You Can Discuss With Our Surgeons in Berwick
Sleeve Gastrectomy
The most common weight loss operation in Australia.
Gastric Bypass
A Roux-en-Y bypass for weight loss and type 2 diabetes.
Revisional Surgery
Revision of an earlier Lap-Band, sleeve or bypass.
Gastric Balloons
Non surgical options, including the Allurion balloon.
Hernia Repair
Keyhole and robotic hernia surgery.
Gallbladder and Reflux Surgery
Keyhole surgery for gallstones and reflux.
How Your Care Works From Berwick
See your surgeon in Berwick.
A GP referral is recommended but you do not need one to book.
Meet the rest of our team.
Your Specialist GP, dietitian, psychologist and exercise professional are based at our Dandenong North rooms.
Have your operation in a private hospital.
Two bariatric trained surgeons attend every weight loss operation, at private hospitals across south east Melbourne.
Lifelong follow up.
Our team keeps supporting you long after your operation.
Our support program
Berwick Consulting Rooms: Your Questions
In Consulting Suite B at St John of God Berwick Hospital, 75 Kangan Drive, Berwick VIC 3806. Call (03) 9760 2777 to check which days your surgeon is consulting.
Dr Ara Saravanamuttu, Associate Professor Chrys Hensman, Dr Sheryn Cheah and Dr Andrew Chong all see patients at our Berwick rooms. Our team can match you with the surgeon whose days suit you.
No, you can book without one. A referral is still recommended, as it allows a Medicare rebate and some insurers need it. We can help you arrange one.
It depends on your surgeon and your procedure. Several of our surgeons operate at St John of God Berwick Hospital, and others operate at private hospitals across south east Melbourne. Your surgeon will talk you through where your operation will take place.
Let's talk through your options
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Address
Gladstone Road Consulting Suites 327 Gladstone Road Dandenong North, VIC 3175
Phone
(03) 9760 2777Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday – Sunday: Closed