Comprehensive bariatric surgery services for Epping and northern Melbourne residents. Expert surgeons at Northern Private Hospital with complete local support services. Population: 33,489 • Median Age: 30-39 years.
Northern Private Hospital is located right in Epping, eliminating travel stress for surgery and follow-up visits.
→ 0km from Epping CBD
Serving Epping's active 30-39 age group with modern facilities and comprehensive post-surgical support.
→ Median household income: $127,452/year
Mr Yahya Al-Habbal (FRACS 2016) and team at Northern Private Hospital with advanced surgical expertise.
→ Minimally invasive specialists
Leading bariatric surgery facilities in Epping's heart with comprehensive care and BetterLife Surgery affiliation.
Surgeon Consulting
Mr Yahya Al-Habbal: Suite 11, Level 2
Dr Andrew Huo: Level 2, 230 Cooper Street
Website: surgeon.melbourne
Procedures Offered
Gastric bypass, gastric band, sleeve gastrectomy, advanced endoscopy
🏥 BetterLife Surgery Network
Part of the comprehensive bariatric surgery network providing weight loss procedures across Melbourne.
Medical School: University of Mosul, Iraq (2001)
FRACS: 2016 (Austin Health Melbourne)
Additional Credentials: MRCSI (2004), Associate Fellow ACS
Specialization: Minimally invasive upper GI surgery, weight loss surgery, advanced endoscopy
Training: Austin Health, UK, UAE
Website: surgeon.melbourne
Practice: Melbourne Weight Loss Centre network
Consulting: Epping Private Specialist Centre
Comprehensive bariatric surgery expertise with multidisciplinary approach
✓ Both surgeons offer
Three major pharmacies in Epping for bariatric vitamins, protein supplements, and post-surgical supplies.
Address: Shop 15, Dalton Village SC, 371 Dalton Road
Phone: Call for details
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-9pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-6pm
Website: chemistwarehouse.com.au
✓ Bariatric Supplies: Call ahead to confirm vitamin stock availability
Address: Unit 4, 230 Cooper Street (Quality Pharmacy)
Hours: Mon 8:30am-3:30pm, Tue 10am-2pm (varies by day)
Website: terrywhitechemmart.com.au
Services: Bariatric formulations available
✓ Tip: Phone ahead for current hours and stock
Location: Use Priceline store locator for exact address
Typical Hours: 9am-6pm weekdays (suburban locations)
Services: Bariatric supplements typically stocked
✓ Availability: Contact store directly to confirm current inventory
Essential Supplies:
Protein & Nutrition:
APD-certified dietitians near Epping specializing in bariatric nutrition guidance.
Location: Epping, Melbourne
Services: Comprehensive dietetics services
Accreditation: NDIS-registered
Range of nutrition support services available for bariatric patients.
Dietitians: Candice Newing and Manmeet Kaur
Address: 24 Lyndarum Drive, Epping
Experienced APD dietitians providing comprehensive nutrition counseling and bariatric support.
Pre-Surgery:
Post-Surgery:
ESSA-accredited exercise physiologists for post-surgical rehabilitation and fitness programming.
Address: U11, 58 Willandra Drive, Epping VIC 3076
Accreditation: ESSA accredited
Specializes in exercise physiology services with qualified practitioners.
Address: 24 Lyndarum Drive, Epping
Services: Exercise physiology & physiotherapy
Specializations: Cardiovascular, metabolic, musculoskeletal, post-surgical rehab
Comprehensive exercise physiology with ESSA-accredited practitioners.
Understanding obesity trends and health needs in Epping's growing community.
33,489
Population (2021)
Growing northern suburb
30-39
Median Age Group
Active working families
$2,451
Median Weekly Income
$127,452 annually
32.3%
Obesity Rate (2022)
Above Victorian average
Northern Private Hospital is located at 12 Osburn Place, right in Epping—0km from the suburb center. Most Epping residents can reach the hospital in under 10 minutes by car.
This eliminates travel stress for pre-op appointments, surgery day, and frequent post-operative check-ups, making it ideal for local residents.
Mr Al-Habbal (FRACS 2016) specializes in minimally invasive upper GI and bariatric procedures including gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, gastric banding, and advanced endoscopic techniques.
He completed fellowship training at Austin Health Melbourne and has additional credentials from MRCS Ireland and is an Associate Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Yes. Chemist Warehouse Epping (Dalton Village, 371 Dalton Road) and TerryWhite Chemmart (230 Cooper Street) both stock bariatric supplements. However, call ahead to confirm current stock: Chemist Warehouse at Call for details.
You'll need chewable multivitamins, calcium citrate, B12, and protein powders. Your dietitian will provide a specific shopping list.
Private health insurance is not mandatory, but it significantly reduces your out-of-pocket costs. Most patients pay $5,000-$8,000 with insurance vs $15,000-$25,000 self-funded.
You'll need hospital cover with bariatric surgery inclusion (check for waiting periods, usually 12 months). Medicare rebates apply regardless of insurance status.
Epping's 32.3% obesity rate (2022) means nearly 1 in 3 residents have a BMI over 30, facing increased risks of diabetes, heart disease, and joint problems. This is above the Victorian average.
With median age 30-39, Epping residents benefit most from bariatric surgery as it provides decades of improved health, mobility, and quality of life while still young enough to maximize benefits.
Most patients return to desk jobs in 1-2 weeks, physical jobs in 4-6 weeks. Your surgeon will provide specific guidance based on your procedure and recovery progress.
Having Northern Private Hospital in Epping means easier follow-up visits during your return-to-work transition, and local exercise physiologists (like Integral Movement or Epping Family Medical Centre) can support your gradual return to activity.
Northern Private Hospital is right here in Epping with FRACS-certified surgeons and comprehensive local support.
All surgeons are FRACS-accredited with extensive bariatric experience
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