What This Service Covers
This service provides specialist consultations for weight management and for general surgical concerns. A specialist will assess your individual situation, discuss the available options, and explain what each option involves so you can make an informed decision. Consultations are provided at Coomera Specialist & Diagnostics Centre in Upper Coomera, working alongside your GP to support coordinated care.
Weight Management Support
Weight management is individual, and there is no single approach that suits everyone. At your consultation, the specialist will take time to understand your health history and goals, and discuss the options that may be appropriate for you. This can include lifestyle and medical approaches, and, for some patients, a discussion about whether surgery may be suitable. Any recommendation is based on your individual assessment.
- Specialist Surgical Consultations
- Medical Weight Loss Programs
- Assessment for Bariatric & General Surgery
- Obesity Management & Metabolic Evaluation
- Nutritional & Lifestyle Support
- Pre- & Post-Surgical Guidance
- Monitoring & Follow-up Care
General Surgery Consultations
General surgery covers the assessment and surgical management of a range of conditions. Patients are commonly referred for concerns such as:
Abdominal conditions Hernias Gallbladder concerns Lumps and skin lesions requiring assessment
At your consultation, the specialist will assess your condition and explain whether a procedure is recommended, what it involves, and the alternatives, so you can decide what is right for you.
What to Expect at Your Appointment
At your consultation, the specialist will review your referral, symptoms and medical history, examine you where relevant, and discuss your options in plain language. You are welcome to ask questions. After your assessment, you and your referring GP will receive clear information about the findings and any recommended next steps.
Understanding Risks and Making an Informed Decision
All procedures, including weight loss surgery and general surgery, carry potential risks as well as possible benefits. These vary from person to person. Your specialist will discuss the relevant risks, benefits and alternatives with you in detail before any decision is made, so you can give informed consent. Take the time you need to consider your options and ask questions.
How to Arrange a Referral
A current referral from your GP or another treating doctor is needed for specialist consultations and helps with Medicare rebate eligibility. Referrals can be sent to reception@csdc.com.au, and our team will contact the patient to arrange an appointment. You can also call our reception team on (07) 5638 5325.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral for a weight loss or general surgery consultation?
Yes. A current referral from your GP or another treating doctor is required for specialist consultations and supports Medicare rebate eligibility.
Will I need surgery?
Not necessarily. A consultation is an assessment, not a commitment to surgery. The specialist will discuss all suitable options, including non-surgical approaches, and any decision is made together with you.
What does a weight management consultation involve?
The specialist will review your health history and goals and discuss approaches that may be appropriate for your individual situation. There is no single approach that suits everyone.
Where is the service located?
Level 2, above Doctors@Coomera, Shop 2/21 Coomera Grand Drive, Upper Coomera, QLD 4209, next to ALDI, with parking on site.
How do I arrange an appointment?
Ask your GP for a referral and send it to reception@csdc.com.au, or call our reception team on (07) 5638 5325 and they will help arrange your appointment.
Book a Consultation
Speak with our team about weight management support and general surgery consultations in Upper Coomera. Have your GP referral ready to request an appointment.
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Our Services
- Respiratory & Sleep Health
- Psychiatry
- Gastroenterology
- Gynaecology & Obstetrics
- Cardiology
- Weight Loss & General Surgery
- Rheumatology / Arthritis Specialist
- Spirometry
- Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Complex Lung Function Testing
- Sleep Study Assessments
- Holter Monitoring
- Speech Pathology Services
Contact Us
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Level 2, above Doctors@Coomera
Shop 2/21 Coomera Grand Drive, Upper Coomera, QLD, 4209 (Next To ALDI) - reception@csdc.com.au
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Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday: Appointments available upon request
Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed - (07) 5638 5325
- Fax No : (07) 5573 5663