Dr Ara Saravanamuttu

Dr Ara Saravanamuttu

General and Bariatric Surgeon, LapSurgery Australia

Ara is a general surgeon with interests in laparoscopic and robotic general, upper gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery. He consults across Melbourne's south east, east and West Gippsland.

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Summary:

Dr Ara Saravanamuttu is a specialist general surgeon at LapSurgery Australia in Melbourne, with interests in laparoscopic and robotic general, upper gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery. He offers sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, revisional surgery and the Allurion and Orbera gastric balloons. He consults in Berwick, Frankston, Wantirna, Burwood, Cranbourne, Warragul and Mulgrave, and operates at four private hospitals. He works within our multidisciplinary team, which provides lifelong follow up.

About Dr Ara Saravanamuttu

Ara is a specialist general surgeon with interests in laparoscopic and robotic general, upper gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery. He offers a full range of weight loss treatments, from gastric balloons to revisional surgery.

He is happy to see patients for a surgical opinion and to discuss the best treatment options, including non surgical approaches.

Ara is an active contributor to the Bariatric Surgery Registry, a nationwide government funded quality and safety audit.

Weight Loss Treatments With Dr Saravanamuttu

Robotic Surgery With Dr Saravanamuttu

Ara has used the da Vinci surgical robot for over 7 years. He performs robotic bariatric surgery, hiatus hernia and reflux surgery, and abdominal wall hernia surgery. He can talk with you about the merits of robotic surgery compared with the laparoscopic approach.

Where Dr Saravanamuttu Consults

  • St John of God Berwick HospitalBerwick
  • Peninsula Private HospitalFrankston
  • Knox Consulting SuitesWantirna
  • Sia Medical CentreBurwood
  • Thompson Road ClinicCranbourne
  • West Gippsland Medical CentreWarragul
  • Mulgrave

Call (03) 9760 2777 to check his consulting days at each location.

Hospitals Where Dr Saravanamuttu Operates

  • Mulgrave Private Hospital
  • Peninsula Private Hospital
  • St John of God Berwick Hospital
  • Knox Private Hospital

Part of Our Multidisciplinary Team

Ara works alongside our Specialist GP, dietitians, psychologist and exercise professional, who are based at our Dandenong North rooms. Two bariatric trained surgeons attend every weight loss operation, and our team provides lifelong follow up.

Dr Ara Saravanamuttu: Your Questions

In Berwick, Frankston, Wantirna, Burwood, Cranbourne, Warragul and Mulgrave. Call (03) 9760 2777 to book at the rooms closest to you.

Yes. He has used the da Vinci surgical robot for over 7 years for bariatric, hiatus hernia, reflux and abdominal wall hernia surgery. He can discuss whether robotic or laparoscopic surgery suits you.

Yes. He is happy to give a surgical opinion and talk through all your options, including non surgical approaches such as gastric balloons.

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.

Mulgrave Private, Peninsula Private, St John of God Berwick and Knox Private hospitals in Melbourne.

Let's talk through your options