Information for GPs and Specialists
Dr Kaleb Lourensz MBBS, PGDipSurgAnat, MSurg, FRACS, MIPDEd
Upper GI, Weight Loss and General Surgeon
Dr Lourensz accepts referrals for upper GI, bariatric and general surgical conditions, and for gastroscopy. Urgent appointments are available. He has subspecialty training in upper GI and bariatric surgery at The Alfred in Melbourne and at Oxford University Hospitals, UK.
Consulting and operating at The Avenue Hospital, Windsor and Calvary Holmesglen Private Hospital, Moorabbin.
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How to Refer
- Rooms: 03 8584 2399
- HealthLink: lourensz
- Medical-Objects: 420692HT (Windsor), 420692KL (Moorabbin)
- Referrals email: referrals@drkaleblourensz.com.au
- Fax: 03 7074 0414
Please address referrals to Dr Kaleb Lourensz and include relevant history, medications, and any imaging, endoscopy or pathology results.
For direct-access gastroscopy, doctors can use the direct gastroscopy referral form. A Medicare provider number is required.
Cost to your patient: a gap of $100 usually applies for Dr Lourensz's fee for a gastroscopy. The anaesthetist and hospital may charge separately, so patients should also check their health fund excess.
Urgent Referrals
Urgent appointments are available. For suspected upper GI cancer, progressive dysphagia or anything else urgent, please mark the referral urgent and call the rooms on 03 8584 2399 so your patient can be seen quickly.
To discuss a patient, call the rooms on 03 8584 2399 and Dr Lourensz will call you back.
Common Reasons to Refer
- Reflux and hiatus hernia: assessment and surgery for persistent symptoms, including large or recurrent hernias.
- Weight loss treatment: surgical and non-surgical pathways, with dietitian support and ongoing follow-up.
- Lap band management and revision, including adjustments, removal and assessment of symptoms.
- Gallbladder surgery and hernia repair.
- Oesophageal and stomach cancer, Barrett’s oesophagus and swallowing problems.
- Gastroscopy, including direct-access referrals from doctors where appropriate.
After Referral
The rooms will contact your patient to arrange an appointment or discuss the next steps. Please include the reason for referral, its urgency and relevant investigations. Dr Lourensz will communicate the assessment and management plan to the referring doctor.
Consulting and Operating Locations
The Avenue Hospital / The Avenue Specialist Consulting Suites
Consulting rooms: 42 The Avenue, Windsor VIC 3181. Operating hospital: 40 The Avenue, Windsor.
Calvary Holmesglen Private Hospital
Suite D1, 490 South Road, Moorabbin VIC 3189.
Appointments, Fees and General Enquiries
For appointments and all other enquiries, contact rooms@drkaleblourensz.com.au or call 03 8584 2399. See patient information for appointment fees and Medicare rebates. Consulting availability can be confirmed with the rooms.