The Specialist Haus at The Queen Street Village Suite 2, Level 3 127 Queen Street Southport 4215 Enquiries: Email: info@thespecialisthaus.com.au and victorliew@live.com.au Phone: 5648 3755 Fax: (07) 3523 5995 Website: http://www.thespecialisthaus.com.au

Previous criteria for bariatric surgery from NIH 1991 *For the Caucasian population, Medicare Australia will only approve bariatric surgery for patients with morbid obesity, a BMI>40 or BMI>35 with major medical problems (such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease or cancer) *The recommended age range is usually between 18 to 65 years. *Younger females may wish to consider finishing their family first before having weight loss surgery.     New criteria from IFSO/ASMBS 2022 *Bariatric surgery is recommended for patients with BMI >35 without medical co-morbidities *Bariatric surgery is recommended for patients with BMI >30 with Type 2 diabetes mellitus *Bariatric surgery can be considered for patients with BMI >30 who did not achieve substantial or durable weight loss or co-morbidities improvement using non operative methods *Bariatric surgery can be considered for patients who need a joint replacement *Patients in the older age group may be considered for surgery (no upper age group limit)

Please make sure you meet the criteria for surgery above Please make sure your health fund will cover you for the Bariatric Surgery, you will need Gold cover.   The item number is *31575 Sleeve gastrectomy *31572 Gastric Bypass *31584 Revision bariatric surgery *31468 Hiatus hernia repair *30445 Gall bladder surgery *30473 Gastroscopy

If you meet the above criteria and wish to have a consult   Please email the GP referrals to info@thespecialisthaus.com.au or fax: (07) 3523 5995 *Note: GP referrals only last for 12 months.   For any enquiries please email info@thespecialisthaus.com.au or victorliew@live.com.au The rooms are not always attended and may take time before your phone calls are returned It may be easier to email Victor directly