🏆 Australia's #1 Bariatric Hospital
Home to St George Private Hospital - Australia's highest volume bariatric surgery center with 5 expert FRACS surgeons.
Population: 16,416 Kogarah residents • Median Age: 35 • Hospital: In Kogarah (0km) • 1,400+ surgeries/year
🌟 Centre of Bariatric Excellence • JCI Accredited • 1,400+ Procedures Annually
Kogarah residents have exceptional access to Australia's leading bariatric surgery hospital, right in their suburb.
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Director, Bariatric Surgical Services • 30+ years experience
MBBS (Hons), Master of Surgery (1991)
Master Surgeon accreditation • 20+ years experience
Upper GI & bariatric specialist
Dr Vytauras Kuzinkovas, FRACS
15+ years experience
Upper GI & bariatric surgeon, UK-trained
Weight loss & revisional bariatric specialist
Dr Georgia Rigas, FRACS
Bariatric surgery specialist
💡 World-Class Excellence: St George Private Hospital is a JCI-accredited Centre of Bariatric Excellence, performing over 1,400 bariatric procedures annually with a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, dietitians, psychologists, and exercise physiologists.
Walking: 5-10 minutes from Kogarah Station
Driving: 2-5 minutes from anywhere in Kogarah
Train: Kogarah Station (T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra) + short walk
Bus: Multiple routes along Railway Parade
St George Obesity Surgery's dedicated dietitians and Kogarah's top physiotherapy clinics provide world-class post-surgery support.
10+ years bariatric experience (exclusively since 2016)
Location: Kogarah NSW
Qualifications: Bachelor Nutrition & Dietetics, MONASH FODMAP Certified
Expert in pre/post-operative support for gastric bypass & sleeve
7+ years at St George Obesity Surgery
Location: St George Obesity Surgery, Kogarah
Qualifications: Master's in Dietetics, Bachelor Health Science
IFSO World Conference presenter (2019, 2022) • IFSO APC scholarship 2022
Works with Dr Qiuye Cheng's practice
ESSA-accredited exercise physiologists
Location: 54 Railway Parade, Kogarah
Phone: Call for details
Specialties: Post-op rehab, musculoskeletal rehabilitation
Exercise physiology & physiotherapy services
Location: Ground Floor, 4 Belgrave St, Kogarah
Phone: Call for details
In-home & clinic-based services available
Stock up on bariatric vitamins, protein shakes, and supplements at these Railway Parade pharmacies.
80 Railway Parade, Kogarah
Best for: Lowest prices, bariatric vitamins, Optifast
St George Private Hospital just 1km away provides world-class bariatric surgery with experienced surgeons and comprehensive support services.
→ Local specialized care
Access to experienced bariatric surgeons, multi-disciplinary teams, and comprehensive pre and post-operative support programs.
→ Expert surgical teams
Kogarah's community provides an ideal environment for post-surgery recovery and sustained lifestyle changes.
→ Supportive community
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📍 Location: St George Private Hospital, meeting rooms
📅 When: Monthly meetings
💰 Cost: Free for all bariatric patients
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Typical costs for Kogarah residents.
Kogarah has 13,526 residents with a median age of 36. Access to quality bariatric care at St George Private Hospital means residents can undergo surgery close to home.
Health Benefits:
Just 1km from Kogarah, St George Private Hospital provides comprehensive bariatric surgery services with experienced teams.
Advantages:
St George Private Hospital is the nearest private hospital offering bariatric surgery, just 1km away. It provides comprehensive weight loss surgery services.
The hospital is accessible by car (1km), public transport, or taxi/Uber. Contact the hospital for specific directions and parking information.
Yes, several APD-certified dietitians in the area specialize in bariatric nutrition. Many offer Medicare rebates and flexible appointment times.
With insurance: $3,450-$8,050 out-of-pocket. Self-funded: $18,400-$28,700 total. Medicare rebates apply regardless of insurance status.
Yes, a GP referral is required to see a bariatric surgeon and qualify for Medicare rebates. Your local GP can provide this after discussing your goals.
Absolutely. Most patients are discharged 1-2 nights after surgery and recover comfortably at home. You'll be close to follow-up care and support services.
Connect with Australia's leading bariatric surgery team at St George Private Hospital. Get your questions answered with a consultation.
No obligation • Medicare rebates available • Payment plans offered
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Essential questions to ask potential surgeons
