Bariatric surgery at Murdoch

St John of God Murdoch Hospital is a leading provider of bariatric surgery in Perth. This weight loss surgery can help achieve significant and sustainable weight loss and improve related health conditions.

Specialists and caregivers preparing for surgery

These procedures work by reducing the amount of food you eat, helping control hunger and promote changes that promote weight loss. To achieve the best results, you will need to follow healthy eating habits and maintain regular physical activity. Our experienced bariatric surgeons use minimally invasive weight loss surgery, which can support a faster recovery and less pain than traditional open surgery.

Bariatric surgery procedures

Bariatric surgery includes various procedures and our specialist bariatric surgeons will consult with you and choose the best option for your needs.

Procedures include:

  • gastric sleeve surgery
  • gastric bypass surgery
  • intragastric balloon.

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Benefits of bariatric surgery

Bariatric surgery can aid in significant and sustained weight loss resulting in increased energy, lower blood pressure, and a reduced risk of diabetes, heart attack, stroke and other obesity-related conditions.

The outcome of these procedures can lead to better overall health and wellbeing.

It is important to speak with a specialist bariatric surgeon to decide whether bariatric surgery is right for you.

Self-funded bariatric surgery at St John of God Murdoch Hospital

As part of our bariatric surgery service at St John of God Murdoch Hospital, we offer a self-funded bariatric surgery package option.

If you do not have private health insurance, you can access treatment in our hospital through our self-funded care option. This is a simple process where you pay in advance yourself or via a payment plan.

See our self-funded care guide

Eligibility for our bariatric surgery package

You are eligible for this package if you:

  • are aged between 18 and 55 years
  • have a BMI of less than 45
  • weigh up to 150kg
  • have no more than 2 significant medical issues
  • are registered with Medicare
  • are approved by our specialist.

What’s included in our self-funded bariatric surgery package?

  • Hospital fee including 2 nights stay, theatre and prosthesis fee
  • Surgeon’s operation and clinic fees
  • Surgical assistants fee
  • Anaesthetist fee
  • Postoperative surgical and bariatric GP consultations.

Not included in our self-funded hospital package

  • Pre-operative appointments
  • Dietitian aftercare services
  • Discharge medications from hospital
  • Blood tests and diagnostic imaging in hospital.

Package details

Surgeon: Dr Ruth Blackham

Price: $21,499

For more information please contact:
Aurora Bariatrics
Telephone: 08 6478 7631
Email: [email protected]

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Costs and payment information

St John of God Health Care private hospitals provide benefits that include reduced wait times for surgery, your choice of specialist, and access to high-quality, compassionate care.

We provide a range of ways to pay for your treatment.