Dr. Kiat Lim, M.D.

Bariatric Surgeon

Darebin Weight Loss Surgery Suite 3, 195 Thompsons Road, Bulleen VIC 3105

Description

Mr Kiat Lim, is a Gastrointestinal and Weight Loss Surgeon, specialising in Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgery. Kiat completed his training at Monash University and went on to become one of the few pioneering trainees accredited by Australia and New Zealand Gastroesophageal Surgery Association (ANZGOSA). With a focus on providing a comprehensive and well-rounded approach to patient treatment, Kiat always aims to engage his patients in their treatment to ensure they understand their treatment options, as well as the surgical process and realistic outcomes that they can expect. Consulting from the Darebin Weight Loss Surgery in Bulleen, Kiat and his colleagues are able to provide a multi-disciplined team of surgeons, physicians, dietitians, specialist nurse and also a psychologist, to guide his patients on their weight loss journey. Utilising the latest techniques in minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic and endoscopic), for which recovery is often quicker, Kiat operates at Warringal Private Hospital, the Austin, Latrobe Private and the Epworth.

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Dr. Kiat Lim, M.D.

Bariatric Surgeon

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Monash University

Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Austin Hospital

Master of Surgery (MSurg)
Monash University

Fellowship Training in Upper GI & Bariatric Surgery
John Hunter Hospital
Austin Hospital

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Australia & New Zealand Gastro-Oesophageal Surgery Association
Australia & New Zealand Metabolic & Obesity Surgery Society
International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity & Metabolic Disorders

EXPERTISE:

Bariatric & Weight-Loss Surgery
Minimally invasive bariatric surgery (laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass).
Revisional bariatric procedures where prior surgery needs correction or conversion.
Long-term weight-loss management in multidisciplinary teams.

Upper Gastrointestinal & General Surgery
Oesophageal and gastric pathology
Gastro-oesophageal reflux (GORD) and hiatus hernia repair
Laparoscopic hernia repair
Gallbladder & duct exploration
Therapeutic endoscopy (gastroscopy/colonoscopy)

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