I prescribe GLP-1 RAs – a peptide (Wegovy, Mounjaro and Ozempic) and Duromine to assist with weight loss.  This needs to be combined with a healthy diet and exercise.  I work with local dietitians to help my patients succeed with their weight loss journey and goals.  I also refer to bariatric surgeons where appropriate for weight loss surgery.

Mounjaro has other indications / uses apart from weight loss – type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).

Wegovy is used for adolescent (12+) and adult weight management (BMI > 30 or BMI > 27 with one other medical problem), cardiovascular risk reduction and MASH (liver disease – fibrosis without cirrhosis).

Ozempic is listed on the PBS for some patients with T2DM.

I offer

  • Weight loss management – GLP-1 RA and Duromine prescribing; working with local dietitians
  • Assistance with Eating disorders – eating disorder plans
  • Investigations for unexplained / unintentional weight loss
  • Optifast prescribing / advice
  • Advice on other diets for treating high cholesterol (mediterranean diet), hypertension (DASH diet), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) (low FODMAP diet) and chronic kidney disease (CKD)
  • Use of pro-biotics for gastrointestinal health

I offer general health, diet, exercise and lifestyle advice in collaboration with dietitians and exercise physiologists under GP Chronic Care Management Plans (GPCCMPs)

  • Nutrition advice with dietitian input
  • Advice on the DASH diet for hypertension (high blood pressure), low FODMAP diet for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), mediterranean diet for cardiovascular risk reduction / heart health and reducing LDL cholesterol, diets for chronic kidney disease (CKD), use of probiotics for various gastro-intestinal (GI) conditions
  • Exercise prescriptions for disease risk reduction and disease management and referrals to Exercise Physiologists under GPCCMPs
  • Alternative, Integrative and Lifestyle medicine, wellness and positive psychology advice – supporting local naturopaths, nutrition / diet and exercise prescriptions
  • Health information and advice – access to USA UpToDate evidence-based medicine resource with latest studies
  • Smoking, nutrition, alcohol, physical activity (SNAP) counselling
  • Advice about the use / misuse of Peptides