Metabolic Medicine Melbourne

Is a consultation worth considering?

A two-minute guide

Answer two questions to help you decide whether to contact the Meridian team. This tool provides general information only. It does not assess your health, determine eligibility or recommend a particular treatment.

What would you like support with?

Are you currently receiving care for these concerns?

Your clinical team

Medical team

The clinician leading your care will depend on your referral and clinical needs.

Dr Anna Galligan

Consultant Physician & Endocrinologist

Dr Geetha Theverkalam

Consultant Physician & Endocrinologist

Dr Amy Osborne

Consultant Physician, Perioperative Medicine & Cardiology

Dr Katrina Heggie

General Practitioner — Bariatric Care

Who this pathway is for

Weight and metabolic health can be influenced by medical, nutritional, psychological and lifestyle factors. Meridian takes these factors into account before recommending a care plan.

You may wish to discuss this pathway if you:

Have concerns about your weight or metabolic health
Are living with a weight-related health condition
Have experienced difficulty maintaining changes to your weight
Are seeking a physician-led, non-surgical approach
Are considering metabolic bariatric surgery and would like to understand the available pathways
Have previously had bariatric surgery and have ongoing concerns about your weight or metabolic health

This information does not determine whether the pathway is suitable for you. A clinician will consider your individual circumstances before providing advice.

What your care may include

Physician consultation

An initial consultation to consider your medical history, current health, existing care and personal goals. Your clinician will discuss relevant options, their potential benefits and limitations, and appropriate next steps.

Baseline investigations

Health checks or investigations may be recommended when clinically relevant. The type and timing of any investigations will depend on your individual assessment.

Dietitian support

You may choose to see a Meridian dietitian for individual nutrition advice, including nutritional adequacy, eating patterns and practical changes that can be maintained over time.

Supporting muscle health

Where appropriate, advice may include protein intake, physical activity and resistance exercise, taking into account your health, needs and physical abilities.

Additional support

Care can be coordinated with other Meridian practitioners when relevant, including dietitians and psychologists.

Access to surgical review

If metabolic bariatric surgery is being considered, review with a Meridian bariatric surgeon can be coordinated. Surgery requires a separate clinical assessment and is not assumed to be the appropriate option for every person.

Process

From initial enquiry to coordinated follow-up

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Initial enquiry

Your enquiry is reviewed and directed to an appropriate clinician based on the information you provide. We aim to contact you within one working day.

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Initial consultation

Your clinician considers the medical and non-medical factors relevant to your weight and metabolic health. This includes your health history, current medicines, existing care and what you hope to achieve.

Relevant care options, limitations and risks are discussed before you and your clinician agree on the next steps.

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Care plan and follow-up

If you decide to proceed, your care plan is developed with you and reviewed over time. Depending on your needs, it may include nutrition support, physical activity, psychological support, investigations, monitoring or referral to another clinician.