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LapSurgery Australia

327 Gladstone Road Dandenong North, VIC, 3175,, Melbourne, Australia, Australia

Specialties:

Weight Loss & Bariatric Surgery

General Surgery

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5 specialists

5 healthcare followers

4.85

/5

(61 reviews)

327 Gladstone Road Dandenong North, VIC, 3175,, Melbourne, Australia, Australia

Specialties:

Weight Loss & Bariatric Surgery

General Surgery

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5 specialists

5 healthcare followers

Areas of expertise

Gastric Sleeve
18
Gastroscopy
10
Gastric Bypass
7

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About LapSurgery Australia

LapSurgery Australia are a group of some of Melbourne's top weight loss surgery specialists offering a diverse range of bariatric and general surgery treatments. LapSurgery Australia was established in 1984 and now has expanded to 8 locations in Dandenong North, Burwood, Berwick, Cranbourne, Mulgrave, Wantirna, Warragul and Frankston.

The team at LapSurgery Australia are specialised in both bariatric and general surgery as well as their individual sub-specialties. The variety of expertise the team has, and their team-approach to treatment, allows them to cooperate and assist each other with complex surgical cases. The team prides themselves on providing an optimum service with the highest level of care for their patients. To maintain their standard of care, the surgeons at LapSurgery Australia continuously undertake further medical education and regularly stay up to date with the latest technological advancements and trends in their field of expertise.

Many of the surgeons on the team have been on the forefront of laparoscopic surgery for treating bowel diseases and haemorrhoids. LapSurgery Australia also pioneered the introduction of advanced laparoscopic surgery in the area with laparoscopic cholecystectomy followed by appendectomy, inguinal hernia surgery, sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass. Alongside these surgical procedures, the team also offer the following:

  • Mini gastric bypass
  • Single anastomosis Duodeno-ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy (SADI)
  • Intragastric balloon and the Allurion program
  • Oesophageal reflux surgery
  • Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) treatment
  • Carpal tunnel release

The team and their exceptional work at LapSurgery Australia are recognised by the Bariatric Surgery Registry which provides unbiased safety records for weight loss surgery.


Facilities at a glance

This practice offers a range of facilities and services.

Outpatient care
On-site parking (Free)
Insurance
Wheelchair accessible
Taking private patients
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Specialties

  • Weight Loss & Bariatric Surgery
  • General Surgery
  • Medical Weight Loss

Areas of expertise

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Gastric Sleeve
18
Gastroscopy
10
Gastric Bypass
7
Weight Loss Surgery
6
Obesity
6
Weight Loss
5
Hernia Repair (Keyhole)
4
Laparoscopy
2
Video Consultation
1
Robotic Surgery
1
Hiatus Hernia
1
Colonoscopy
1
Gastric Banding
1
Non-Surgical Weight Management
1
Femoral Hernia
Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)
Inguinal Hernia
Hernia
Gallstones
Gallbladder Disease
General Surgery
Acid Reflux Surgery
Appendicectomy
Appendicitis
Diet Advice
Endoscopy
Fundoplication
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallstone Surgery
Gastric Balloon
Healthy Living Advice
Medical Nutrition
Metabolic Surgery
Mini Gastric Bypass
Nutritional Education
Open Hernia Repair
Weight Gain
Weight Loss Injection
Weight Loss Programme
Weight Management

Insurers

  • AAMI
  • ACA Health
  • Ahm
  • AIA Vitality
  • Apia
  • Australian Unity
  • Bupa
  • CBHS
  • CUA Health
  • Defence Health
  • Doctors’ Health Fund
  • Emergency Services Health
  • Frank Health Insurance
  • GMHBA
  • GU Health
  • HBF
  • HCF
  • Health Care Insurance
  • Health Partners
  • HIF
  • Hunter Health Insurance
  • Latrobe Health Services
  • Myown
  • Medibank
  • Mildura Health Fund
  • Navy Health
  • Nib
  • Nurses & Midwives Health
  • Onemedifund
  • Peoplecare
  • Phoenix Health Fund
  • Police Health
  • Qantas Assure
  • Queensland Country Health Fund
  • Teachers Health
  • Reserve Bank Health Society
  • RT Health
  • Suncorp
  • Transport Health
  • WorkSafe
  • TUH Health Fund
  • UniHealth
  • Union Health
  • Westfund
  • Medicare
  • Australian Retirement Trust
  • Aware Super
  • Australian Ethical
  • QSuper
  • Virgin Money
  • Spirit Super
  • TWUSUPER

Location

Opening hours

Monday

09:00 - 17:00

Tuesday

09:00 - 17:00

Wednesday

09:00 - 17:00

Thursday

09:00 - 17:00

Friday

09:00 - 13:00

Saturday

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327 Gladstone Road Dandenong North, VIC, 3175,, Melbourne, Australia, Australia

Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Reviews consistently describe the staff and clinicians at LapSurgery Australia as friendly, professional, supportive, and caring, ensuring a positive experience for many patients. Patients consistently report a smooth process from initial consultation through to post-surgery follow-up for comprehensive bariatric surgical options, including gastric sleeve and gastric bypass procedures. The practice offers excellent support and care through a dedicated team encompassing surgeons, dieticians, physicians, and nurses. Patients also frequently seek LapSurgery Australia for gastroscopy procedures and its expertise in various laparoscopic surgeries.

5.00
verified patient
01 Apr 2026

Greated by friendly receptionist, very lovely rooms in dandenong, comfortable waiting area. Saw surgeon for review from surgery who didn't rush me, took the time to answer all my questions and worries.

5.00
verified patient
01 Apr 2026

I have always found tge staff i have had dealings with extremely helpful & caring both before & after surgery. Proff Hensman it brilliant & i am sorry to see him go but he deserves family time after all the time & help he has given to all of his clients. Cassandra the dietitian is so enthusiastic & really helps me stay on track but enjoy food & the experiences with food & reception is always really friendly & helpful & a pleasure to chat to & organise appointments with. Overall a brilliant experience..

5.00
verified patient
04 Mar 2026

The appointment was a follow-up Telehealth. I thought Ara was attentive and explained my questions well. It didn’t feel rushed. I felt I could discuss all concerns.

5.00
verified patient
17 Sep 2025

Lovely staff, very knowledgeable & they listen.

5.00
verified patient
10 Nov 2024

My experience with lapsurgery was smooth and easy from the start all the way through to my 12 month follow up

Patient seen for:
4.75
verified patient
17 Oct 2024

The team and my doctor have been amazing, from initial consult until now at 3 years post surgery. Highly recommend using them.

4.75
verified patient
03 Oct 2024

everyone is friendly and so accepting and welcoming. very professional

5.00
verified patient
02 Oct 2024

Excellent support throughout the whole process.

4.50
verified patient
26 Sep 2024

All Lapsurgery specialists are fantastic. The only negative was walking from the carpark past one of your admin staff who was smoking next to the side walkway. This was not a great look, especially for a surgical practice deigned for improving one’s health.

Patient seen for:
5.00
verified patient
20 Sep 2024

I found the entire process very smooth from payment through to treatment and professional and feel like I received excellent care from the dietician, physician, surgeon, exercise physiologist, reception staff and nurse at the clinic.

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Specialists

5 SPECIALISTS

Mr Ara Saravanamuttu
General Surgeon

4.90

Patient trust score

20

patient reviews

3

skill endorsements

Dr Andrew Chong
General Surgeon

5.00

Patient trust score

3

patient reviews

3

skill endorsements

CH

General Surgeon

0.00

Patient trust score

0

patient reviews

0

skill endorsements

SC

General Surgeon

0.00

Patient trust score

0

patient reviews

0

skill endorsements

UN

General Surgeon

0.00

Patient trust score

0

patient reviews

0

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Services

Outpatient care
Taking private patients

Parking

On-site parking (Free)

Facilities

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Payment options

Insurance

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A Multidisciplinary Approach to Weight Loss

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Weight Loss

Over 4000 people have benefitted from our weight loss solutions since 1998. We offer an integrated team approach to your care.

10 August 2023

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Our Experience and Safety Record

Our Experience and Safety Record

10 August 2023

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LapSurgery Australia - Introduction

LapSurgery Australia - Introduction

Welcome to LapSurgery Australia. Since 1998 our caring team has been helping patients with obesity and weight loss surgery.

10 August 2023

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Weight Loss - Surgical Options

Weight Loss - Surgical Options

We now know just why you find it very difficult to lose weight. Despite the best will in the world our bodies carefully defend against weight loss. Losing we...

10 August 2023

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Obesity - Your Medical Options

Obesity - Your Medical Options

Obesity is recognised as a chronic disease by the World Health Organisation and most medical societies around the world. Major causes include our genetic mak...

10 August 2023

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Weight Loss Surgery Process - From Assessment to Treatment

Weight Loss Surgery Process - From Assessment to Treatment

The surgeons offer a diverse range of services, practising general surgery as well as having their individual sub-specialties.

10 August 2023

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FAQ

What are LapSurgery Australia's reviews like?

LapSurgery Australia's overall patient rating is 4.85 out of 5 stars on Doctify.

This is based on 61 reviews.

Where is LapSurgery Australia located?

LapSurgery Australia is located at 327 Gladstone Road Dandenong North, VIC, 3175,, Melbourne, Australia, Australia

When is LapSurgery Australia open?

LapSurgery Australia is open Monday (09:00 - 17:00), Tuesday (09:00 - 17:00), Wednesday (09:00 - 17:00), Thursday (09:00 - 17:00), Friday (09:00 - 13:00)

What consultants work at LapSurgery Australia?

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Does LapSurgery Australia accept new patients?

LapSurgery Australia generally accepts new patients.

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