Concierge Medical Service

Medical Service

Medical Management of Obesity and Metabolic Ill-Health

Very low energy diets (VLEDs) and obesity-modifying medications are used in select patients who have obesity or living with pre-obesity with associated health complications and/ or associated health conditions. Either or a combination of these, will be in addition to the mandatory engagement in healthy lifestyle choices. These are important; consider them as foundation stones -upon which other treatment therapies are built upon.

Bariatric Endoscopic Therapies

For many years, Australia has been pioneering endoscopic therapies as a treatment therapy for this chronic disease. Currently, these therapies are used in select patients who have obesity or living with pre-obesity with associated health complications and/ or associated health conditions. The intragastric balloon has been used for almost two decades in Australia, however we have limited, short-term experience with the endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty. Similarly, either of these therapies would be in addition to the mandatory engagement in healthy lifestyle choices.

Medical and Surgical Obesity Therapies

There are several different bariatric surgery procedures, but the two general ways in which they help with solid food portion reduction include:

1. Limiting the amount of solid food you can eat in one sitting.
2. Limiting the number of calories and nutrients your body can absorb per meal

Patients must be psychologically prepared to undergo surgical treatment because following post-surgical management advice is critical. They must also be ready to commit to engaging in a healthier lifestyle, follow strict nutritional advice including life-long nutrient supplementation as advised.

Concierge Medical Service

First Medical Consultation

Dr Rigas undertakes thorough medical assessments to ensure patients are in an informed position regarding the evidence-based therapeutic options to manage obesity and/or metabolic ill-health.

In addition to reduced adiposity and metabolic health improvement, you can avail services that improve your overall health and wellbeing while reducing your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, experiencing less pain in the weight-bearing joints and other common obesity-related metabolic health complications.

Dr Rigas undertakes thorough medical assessments to ensure patients are in an informed position regarding their individually tailored, specifically recommended therapeutic options to manage their obesity and/or metabolic ill-health.

Personalised Care

After thoroughly evaluating your health profile, you will be provided with a personalized treatment plan that is specifically tailored to match your health care needs, with a view to optimize your health, function and wellbeing.

Pricing Guide other than:

• Medical Therapies: Please speak to the receptionist for further details.
• Endoscopic Therapies: Please speak to the receptionist for further details.