Bariatric GP Serving
Eastern Melbourne
Dr Chun Guan Chong — FRACGP, SCOPE-certified Bariatric Practitioner — provides specialist obesity medicine and bariatric care at multiple locations across Melbourne's eastern and northern suburbs.
From medical weight management and GLP-1 pharmacotherapy to pre- and post-bariatric surgery care, gastric band adjustments, and comprehensive obesity medicine.
FRACGP
Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
SCOPE Certified
International obesity medicine credentialling
15+ Years
Clinical experience in general practice and bariatric care
Bariatric & Obesity Medicine Services
Pre-operative Assessment & Optimisation
Before bariatric surgery, Dr Chong coordinates comprehensive pre-operative assessments including blood tests, sleep studies, cardiac evaluation, dietitian review, and psychological assessment. He works with the surgical team to ensure you are in the best possible condition before your procedure.
Post-bariatric Surgery Follow-up
Long-term follow-up is essential after any bariatric procedure. Dr Chong monitors nutritional status, manages supplementation, tracks weight loss progress, identifies early complications, and coordinates with your surgeon and dietitian at every stage of recovery.
Gastric Band Adjustments
Dr Chong is experienced in saline adjustments to adjustable gastric bands, management of band-related complications (slippage, port issues, reflux), and referral coordination for band revision or removal when required.
Medical Weight Management
For patients who are not surgical candidates or prefer a non-surgical approach, Dr Chong offers comprehensive medical weight management including GLP-1 agonists (semaglutide, tirzepatide), lifestyle medicine, and metabolic assessment.
Obesity-Related Condition Management
Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnoea, dyslipidaemia, PCOS, fatty liver disease, and joint disease are all addressed as part of a holistic obesity medicine approach — not just the number on the scale.
Consulting Locations
Medi Weight Loss, Bayswater
5/538 Mountain Highway, Bayswater VIC 3153
(03) 9967 1996No referral required · Weight management · GLP-1 medications · Band adjustments
Book online →Epworth Centre for Bariatric Surgery, Box Hill
Suite 62, Level 6, 1 Arnold Street, Box Hill VIC 3128
(03) 9421 1166GP referral required · Pre- and post-surgical care · Bariatric MDT
Heidelberg Weight Loss Surgery
Suite 7, 8 Martin Street, Heidelberg VIC 3084
(03) 9457 6690GP referral required · Surgical weight loss programme
Victorian Bariatric Surgery Centre, Williamstown
93 Ferguson Street, Williamstown VIC 3016
(03) 9397 2223GP referral required · Comprehensive bariatric surgery centre
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a SCOPE-certified Bariatric Practitioner?
SCOPE (Standards, Competencies and Outcomes for Physicians in Obesity Management) is an international credentialling programme that recognises doctors who meet evidence-based standards in obesity and bariatric medicine. Dr Chong is SCOPE-certified, placing him among a specialist group of GPs with formal training in this field.
Do I need a GP referral to see Dr Chong?
No referral is needed for an appointment at Medi Weight Loss, Bayswater. However, a GP referral is required to access Dr Chong's services at the bariatric surgery centres (Epworth Box Hill, Heidelberg, VBSC Williamstown).
What eastern Melbourne suburbs does Dr Chong serve?
Dr Chong sees patients from across Melbourne's eastern and northern suburbs including Bayswater, Knox, Boronia, Ferntree Gully, Wantirna, Box Hill, Heidelberg, Northcote, and surrounding areas.
Can Dr Chong help me after gastric sleeve or bypass surgery?
Yes. Dr Chong provides long-term post-operative care for patients who have had gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy), gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y), and gastric band procedures. He monitors for nutritional deficiencies, manages supplementation, and coordinates with your surgeon.
I've heard about retatrutide — is it available?
Retatrutide has not been approved by any regulatory authority worldwide and is not legally available for prescription in Australia. Anyone selling it is selling an unregulated, untested product. Dr Chong prescribes only TGA-approved medications. Current approved options (semaglutide, tirzepatide) achieve outstanding results in the right patients.
Book a Bariatric Consultation
No referral needed for Medi Weight Loss, Bayswater. A GP referral is required for surgical centre consultations.