Expert bariatric surgery for Cronulla residents with consultations right in Cronulla and surgery at St George Private Hospital.
Population: 17,899 Cronulla residents • Median Age: 41 • Consultations: Local (0km)
Cronulla residents have local consultations and access to St George Private Hospital's comprehensive bariatric surgery program.
Local consultations in Cronulla
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Dr Gary Yee, FRACS
10+ years experience in bariatric and advanced laparoscopic surgery
★ 3.4 Google Rating
Address: 1 South St, Kogarah NSW 2217
Distance: 13km from Cronulla (20-25 min drive)
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Dr V. Kuzinkovas, FRACS
20+ years experience • Director of Advanced Surgicare
Specialist in laparoscopic & bariatric surgery
Dr George Hopkins, FRACS
15+ years experience • All major bariatric procedures
FRACS credentials
Dr David Joseph, FRACS
10+ years experience • Multiple Sydney hospitals
Regularly operates at St George Private
Comprehensive post-surgery support right in your local Cronulla area.
Team of APD-certified dietitians
Specialization: Weight management, obesity, pre- and post-bariatric surgery nutrition
Location: Level 1, 38-60 Croydon St, Cronulla
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Bariatric nutrition specialists
Pre- and post-bariatric surgery nutrition, VLED, obesity management, evidence-based protocols
Service Area: Cronulla and Sutherland Shire
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Patient-centric physiotherapy
Post-op physiotherapy care, personalized consultations, extended one-on-one sessions
Location: 3/18 Laycock Ave, Cronulla
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🕒 Mon 2-7:30pm, Tue/Thu 7:30am-7:30pm, Fri 7:30am-12:30pm
Sports & rehabilitation physiotherapy
Sports physio, Pilates, vestibular care, injury prevention, PD Warrior certified
Location: 82 Burraneer Bay Rd, Cronulla
🕒 Mon-Thu 7am-6:30pm, Fri 7am-5pm, Sat 8am-11am
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46 Cronulla Street, Cronulla
Best for: Extended hours, convenient location
Comprehensive bariatric services directly in Cronulla including sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass. Multi-disciplinary team with surgeons, nutritionists, and counselors—no extended travel to central Sydney.
→ Local specialized center
St George Private Hospital in nearby Kogarah is Australia's highest volume bariatric hospital (1,400+ procedures annually) and first internationally accredited Centre of Excellence. World-class outcomes locally.
→ 1,400+ procedures/year
Cronulla's beachside location naturally encourages post-surgery activity through beach walks and swimming. Ideal environment for maintaining long-term weight loss with active outdoor lifestyle support.
→ Active beach community
Comfortable stays for family members during your surgery.
Distance: 5km from St George Private
From: ~$150-$250/night
✅ Indoor pool, WiFi, fitness, restaurant, family rooms
Distance: 4km from St George Private
From: ~$120-$200/night
✅ WiFi, restaurant, laundry, family rooms
Distance: 5km from Miranda Private
From: ~$180-$300/night
✅ Kitchen suites, fitness, BBQ, beach access
Connect with other bariatric patients for ongoing support.
📍 Location: St George Private Hospital, Level 2 Conference Room
📅 When: First Thursday of every month, 6:30-8:00pm
💰 Cost: Free (open to all bariatric patients)
Share experiences, nutrition strategies, and exercise routines with fellow Shire residents.
r/BariatricSurgery (Reddit)
150k+ members, 24/7 support
Bariatric Support Australia (Facebook)
Aussie-specific advice
MyFitnessPal Forums
Nutrition & tracking
Plan your surgery with confidence knowing the costs.
💡 Cronulla Tip: St George Private works with all major health funds offering gap cover arrangements.
Medicare Rebates Apply
~$1,500-$2,000 rebate regardless of insurance.
Cronulla is home to 17,898 residents with a median age of 43 and strong family focus (4,926 families). The Sutherland Shire is experiencing growing health awareness as diabetes and obesity rates rise.
Why Residents Choose Surgery:
World-class bariatric care at St George Private Hospital (Australia's busiest) plus local Advanced Surgicare clinic in Cronulla itself.
Advantages:
Most Cronulla and Sutherland Shire residents choose St George Private Hospital in Kogarah (Australia's highest volume bariatric hospital with 1,400+ procedures annually) or have consultations at Advanced Surgicare directly in Cronulla.
By Car: 20 minutes via A1. Hospital parking available.
By Train: Cronulla to Kogarah (25 mins), then 5-min walk.
By Taxi/Uber: ~$30-40, takes 20-25 minutes.
Yes! Multiple APD-certified dietitians in Cronulla, Miranda, and Caringbah specialize in bariatric nutrition. Many offer Medicare rebates and evening appointments.
St George Private Hospital:
Yes, GP referral required for surgeon consultations and Medicare rebates. Your local Cronulla GP can refer you after discussing your goals.
Absolutely. Most patients discharged after 1-2 nights and recover well at home. Cronulla's beach walks provide perfect low-impact exercise during recovery. You're close to follow-up care.
Connect with expert bariatric surgeons serving Cronulla and the Sutherland Shire. Get your questions answered with a consultation.
No obligation • Medicare rebates available • Payment plans offered
All surgeons are FRACS-accredited with extensive bariatric experience
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