WEIGHT LOSS · PERSONALISED MEDICAL CARE
Aurora provides personalised medical and surgical weight-loss care. If you’re looking to start weight-loss medication, you can begin with Dr Aimee Pikoos or Kendall Gow NP. If you’re already taking medication and need specialist optimisation, or you’re considering bariatric surgery, care is provided through Aurora Bariatrics.
Weight Loss Medication
Modern weight loss medications can be highly effective for appropriate patients as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. Aurora provides assessment, initiation and ongoing management of medical weight loss treatment.
Medication Optimisation
Already taking weight loss medication but not getting the result you expected? Specialist review can help assess response, side effects, dosing, nutrition, weight regain and whether medication remains the best strategy for you.
Weight Loss Surgery
Bariatric surgery remains the most effective treatment for severe obesity for appropriately selected patients and can produce substantial, durable improvements in weight and metabolic health. Aurora provides specialist assessment for sleeve gastrectomy and other bariatric surgical options.
YOUR STARTING POINT
Not sure where to start?
Choose the route that best matches your primary reason for consultation.
I want to start weight loss medication
Choose Dr Aimee Pikoos or Kendall Gow NP
I’m already taking weight loss medication and want specialist optimisation
Visit Aurora Bariatrics
I’m considering weight loss surgery
Visit Aurora Bariatrics
BEYOND WEIGHT LOSS
Treating weight means treating health.
Weight management can form part of improving metabolic health, physical function and long-term wellbeing. Treatment may be particularly relevant for people living with health conditions associated with excess weight.
Type 2 diabetes & insulin resistance
High blood pressure
Sleep apnoea
Fatty liver disease
Joint & mobility problems
PCOS & reproductive health
Cardiovascular risk
Weight changes during perimenopause & menopause
LONG-TERM WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
Obesity is a chronic disease, and the treatment that works best may change over time. Medication and bariatric surgery are not competing treatments. Some people may benefit from medication alone, some from surgery, and others from medication before or after surgery as part of long-term weight management. At Aurora, we can help you understand the potential benefits, limitations and risks of each approach and decide what is appropriate for you.
OUR APPROACH
Evidence, not judgement.
Weight is complex. We don’t believe successful treatment begins with blame, shame or another restrictive diet. Our approach is medically led, evidence-based and focused on finding a treatment strategy that is effective, realistic and sustainable for you.
YOUR TEAM
Specialist expertise across the weight loss journey.
Kendall Gow
Nurse Practitioner; Weight Management & Menopause
A/Prof Ruth Blackham
Bariatric, General & Upper GI Surgeon
BEGIN WITH A CONVERSATION
Ready to take the next step?
For standalone Weight Loss care, visit Aurora Bariatrics.