Metabolic Medicine at Aurora Bariatrics

Optimise your metabolism. Improve your health span. Live a longer, healthier life.


At Aurora Bariatrics & Metabolic Medicine, we take a whole-body approach to weight and health. Our goal isn’t just weight loss — it’s to help you live a longer, healthier life with more energy, fewer medications, and a lower risk of chronic disease.

Whether you're preparing for surgery or following a non-surgical pathway, our metabolic medicine program is designed to assess, understand, and improve how your body functions at a cellular level.

What Is Metabolic Medicine?

Metabolic medicine focuses on diagnosing and managing conditions that affect how your body processes energy — including insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, high cholesterol, and hormonal imbalances.

You may have heard the term “metabolic syndrome” — a cluster of conditions that increase your risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. At Aurora, we aim to detect and reverse these conditions before they become serious.


Why It Matters

Living in a larger body can increase your risk of:

  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Fatty liver disease
  • High blood pressure and cholesterol
  • Heart attack and stroke
  • Osteoporosis
  • Fertility issues

Many people don’t know they’re at risk until symptoms appear — often when it’s too late. At Aurora, we believe in early detection and prevention.

What We Test For

As part of your comprehensive metabolic assessment, we run a full panel of blood tests to assess:

Metabolic Health

  • Blood glucose and insulin levels (to assess for prediabetes or insulin resistance)
  • Liver function (to detect signs of fatty liver disease)
  • Cholesterol and triglyceride levels
  • Hormonal function, including thyroid and reproductive hormones
  • Bone health and vitamin D (to reduce risk of osteoporosis)


Nutrient Status

  • Iron and ferritin
  • Vitamin B12 and folate
  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin D
  • Protein and albumin levels

We also check for any nutritional deficiencies that may contribute to fatigue, brain fog, or poor healing.

Personalised Care — Whether or Not You’re Having Surgery

You’ll receive this comprehensive testing as part of:

Our team uses your results to tailor your treatment and help you reach your goals safely and effectively.


Why Our Patients Choose Metabolic Care

When we ask our patients why they come to us, they often say:

   ✔“I want to live a longer, healthier life.”
   ✔ “I want to see my kids grow up.”
   ✔ “I want to improve my chances of having children.”
   ✔ “I’m worried about early-onset diabetes or heart disease like in my family.”
   ✔ “I want to travel, play with my kids, and feel confident in my own body.”

We hear you — and we’re here to support you.


Our Holistic, Team-Based Approach

At Aurora, your care team may include:

  • Bariatric GP
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Bariatric Surgeon
  • Accredited Practising Dietitian
  • Psychologist
  • Exercise Physiologist

Together, we create a custom care plan to support your weight, hormone balance, mental wellbeing, and metabolic function.


What to Expect from Our Metabolic Medicine Program

Comprehensive Assessment

  • In-depth medical history
  • Lifestyle and nutrition review
  • Metabolic and hormone testing
  • Body composition and metabolic rate evaluation


Personalised Treatment Plan

  • Nutrition guidance based on your test results
  • Medical management for blood sugar, cholesterol, or hormone issues
  • Lifestyle strategies to improve your energy and long-term health


Ongoing Monitoring and Support

  • Regular follow-up with your GP and care team
  • Medication management and dose adjustments
  • Coordination with your surgeon or dietitian if undergoing surgery


Benefits of Metabolic Medicine

  • Improved weight management
  • Enhanced energy and mood
  • Reduced risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease
  • Prevention of hormone-related conditions
  • Long-term health and longevity
  • Personalised, compassionate care


Why Choose Aurora Bariatrics & Metabolic Medicine?

  • Expert multidisciplinary team with experience in surgery, medicine, and lifestyle care
  • Comprehensive blood testing and diagnostics from day one
  • Patient-centred care with a focus on long-term health and wellbeing
  • Accessible via Telehealth or in-person (Murdoch, Subiaco, or Perth CBD)

Start Your Metabolic Health Journey Today

If you’re ready to take control of your health and optimise your metabolism, we’re here to help.