Comprehensive bariatric surgery services for Springvale and Greater Dandenong residents. Victorian Bariatric Surgery Centre (30+ years experience) and Melbourne Weight Loss Centre. Population: 24,111 • Median Age: 34 years.
Victorian Bariatric Surgery Centre brings over three decades of weight loss surgery experience with multidisciplinary approach.
→ Established excellence
Springvale's diverse population (35% Australian-born) receives culturally sensitive care with multilingual support available.
→ Median age: 34 years
Access to Victorian Bariatric Surgery Centre (Windsor) and Melbourne Weight Loss Centre (Richmond) serving southeast suburbs.
→ Choice of locations
Two established centers providing comprehensive weight loss surgery services for Springvale residents.
Phone
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Fax: 03 9397 7397
✓ 30+ Years Experience
Established weight loss surgery center with multidisciplinary team including physicians, dietitians, and psychologists.
Phone
Call for details
Fax: (03) 8797 2083
Hours
Monday-Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
✓ Network of Care
Part of Melbourne Weight Loss Centre network providing comprehensive bariatric services across multiple locations.
Gastric Sleeve
Most popular procedure. Removes 80% of stomach. 60-70% excess weight loss.
Gastric Bypass
Gold standard for diabetes. 70-80% excess weight loss. Malabsorptive component.
Revision Surgery
Converts previous procedures. Fixes complications. Enhances weight loss.
Pharmacies in Springvale and nearby Glen Waverley for bariatric vitamins and supplements.
Address: Unit 1-3, 300 Springvale Road, Springvale VIC 3171
Phone: Call for details
Hours: Open until 9pm
Website: chemistwarehouse.com.au
✓ Best for: Late hours and competitive pricing
Address: 235 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley VIC 3149
Phone: Call for details
Hours: Mon 9am-5:30pm (standard retail hours)
Website: priceline.com.au
✓ Nearby: 5 min drive from Springvale
Location: Glen Waverley VIC 3150
Phone: Call for details
Hours: Today 10am-5pm
Website: terrywhitechemmart.com.au
✓ Nearby: Shopping center convenience
APD-certified dietitians serving Springvale with bariatric nutrition expertise.
Locations: 7 locations including Springvale VIC 3171
Accreditation: Accredited Practising Dietitian
Experienced dietitian providing comprehensive nutrition counseling across multiple Melbourne locations.
Location: Practicing in Springvale, Victoria
Accreditation: Accredited Practising Dietitian
APD-certified dietitian available for bariatric nutrition support in Springvale area.
Protein (Priority #1):
Fluids & Vitamins:
Additional dietitians available via Dietitians Australia directory and hospital referrals.
Exercise physiologists and rehabilitation services for post-surgical fitness programming.
Address: 37-41 Warrigal Road, Hughesdale VIC 3166 (15 min from Springvale)
Phone: Call for details
Services: Sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy, manual therapy, exercise therapy, remedial massage
Evidence-based, personalized care for wide range of conditions including post-surgical rehabilitation.
Service: Operates at Springvale Community Health Centre
Accreditation: Public health service with ESSA-accredited staff
Contact Monash Health for referral to exercise physiology services in Springvale area.
Physical Activity Goals:
Long-Term Success Factors:
Understanding health needs in Springvale's diverse, multicultural community (Greater Dandenong).
24,111
Population (2024 est.)
Growing community
34
Median Age (years)
Young working families
$1,402
Median Weekly Income
$72,904 annually
Both are excellent choices. Victorian Bariatric Surgery Centre (Windsor, 03 9397 2223) has 30+ years experience. Melbourne Weight Loss Centre (Richmond, 03 8594 1897) is part of a network with Epworth affiliation. Choose based on surgeon recommendations, location preference, and which team you feel most comfortable with after consultations.
Your GP referral can help guide you. Most patients consult with 2-3 surgeons before deciding. Both centers offer comprehensive multidisciplinary care.
Yes! Both Sunita Goradia (7 locations including Springvale) and Jamie Yeung (Springvale) are APD-certified dietitians. Bariatric centers serving Springvale's multicultural community have experience adapting post-surgery nutrition to various cultural cuisines including Asian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean diets.
Protein-first principles work across all cuisines. Dietitians will help you modify traditional dishes to fit your new stomach size and nutritional needs while respecting cultural food preferences.
Chemist Warehouse Springvale (300 Springvale Rd, Call for details, open until 9pm) stocks bariatric supplements. Nearby options include Priceline The Glen and TerryWhite Chemmart The Glen in Glen Waverley (5 min drive).
You'll need: chewable bariatric multivitamin, calcium citrate 1200-1500mg, B12 sublingual 1000mcg, protein powder. Call ahead to confirm stock before visiting.
With private health insurance: $5,000-$8,000 out-of-pocket. Self-funded: $15,000-$25,000. Costs include surgeon fees, hospital stay (1-2 nights), anesthetist, pre-op tests, dietitian, and follow-up care.
Private health insurance with bariatric surgery coverage (usually 12-month waiting period) significantly reduces costs. Medicare provides rebates for surgeon and anesthetist fees regardless of insurance status. Use our cost calculator for personalized estimates.
Monash Health provides exercise physiology services at Springvale Community Health Centre with ESSA-accredited practitioners. Contact Monash Health for referrals to post-surgical rehabilitation programs.
Alternatively, Align Health Collective (15 min away in Hughesdale, 03 9853 7836) offers sports physiotherapy and exercise therapy. Start structured exercise from Week 6-8 post-surgery with professional guidance to preserve muscle mass.
Having surgery at 34 means 30-50+ years to benefit from improved health, prevented diseases, and better quality of life. Younger patients have better surgical outcomes, faster recovery, and more time to establish lifelong healthy habits before obesity-related complications worsen.
Type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, and joint problems are easier to reverse when caught early. Surgery at 34 prevents decades of medication, doctor visits, and progressive health deterioration—much better than waiting until 50s or 60s when conditions are harder to reverse.
Victorian Bariatric Surgery Centre (30+ years) and Melbourne Weight Loss Centre with culturally sensitive care and comprehensive support.
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