Medical Weight Management

Medical Weight Management: An Evidence-Based Approach

At Medi Weight Loss in Bayswater, Dr Chong provides structured, medically supervised weight management programs — not fad diets or commercial plans, but evidence-based treatment tailored to your specific health profile, medical history, and goals.

Who Is This Service For?

Medical weight management is appropriate for adults who:

• Have a BMI of 30 or above, OR
• Have a BMI of 27 or above with a weight-related health condition (type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnoea, high cholesterol, fatty liver disease, PCOS, or joint pain)
• Have made sustained attempts at lifestyle changes without adequate long-term results
• Are preparing for or recovering from bariatric surgery

What Your Initial Consultation Involves

Your first appointment with Dr Chong is comprehensive — typically 45–60 minutes. It includes:

• A full medical history review including weight history, previous attempts, and current medications
• Physical assessment including weight, BMI, blood pressure, and waist circumference
• Body composition analysis using a medical-grade body composition scanner (measuring visceral fat, muscle mass, and metabolic rate)
• Blood test requests where indicated (glucose, lipids, thyroid, liver function, iron studies)
• Discussion of evidence-based treatment options
• Development of your personalised treatment plan

Treatment Options

Lifestyle Optimisation

Foundational dietary and physical activity guidance tailored to your preferences and circumstances.

Pharmacotherapy (Weight Loss Medications)

Dr Chong prescribes a range of evidence-based weight loss medications where clinically appropriate, including:

• GLP-1 receptor agonists: semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) and liraglutide (Saxenda)
• Other approved weight management pharmacotherapy

Medications are not suitable for everyone. A thorough assessment is required before prescribing, and regular monitoring is essential during treatment.

Very Low Calorie Diets (VLCD)

Medically supervised VLCD programs for rapid initial weight loss or pre-surgical liver reduction.

Bariatric Surgery Pathway

For patients who may benefit from surgical weight loss, Dr Chong provides pre-operative optimisation and referral to trusted bariatric surgeons across Melbourne.

Follow-Up and Ongoing Support

Weight management is a long-term journey, not a single appointment. Dr Chong reviews patients every 4–8 weeks in the early stages of treatment, monitoring:

• Weight and body composition progress
• Medication tolerance and dose adjustments
• Blood test results and metabolic markers
• Dietary and lifestyle adherence

No Referral Required

You do not need a referral from your GP to see Dr Chong for a weight management consultation at Medi Weight Loss. Simply call or book online.

Call Medi Weight Loss on (03) 9967 1996 or book online. Located at 5/538 Mountain Highway, Bayswater VIC 3153.