Dr Kaleb Lourensz
Upper GI, Weight Loss and General Surgeon
MBBS, PGDipSurgAnat, MSurg, FRACS, MIPDEd
Care for reflux and hiatus hernia, swallowing problems, weight loss with or without surgery, oesophageal and stomach cancer, gallstones and hernias, with clear advice about all of your treatment options.
Consulting and operating in Windsor and Moorabbin, Melbourne.
Dr Lourensz's Areas of Expertise
Weight Loss
Surgical treatment and/or supervised medical treatment, alongside Dietitian Louise Becroft. Gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and lap band care, removal and revision.
Upper GI Surgery
Reflux and hiatus hernia, swallowing problems and achalasia, and oesophageal and stomach cancer.
General Surgery
Keyhole (laparoscopic) gallbladder surgery, and hernia repair for groin, belly button and incisional hernias.
Gastroscopy
Upper endoscopy for reflux, swallowing problems, indigestion and anaemia. CCRTGE recognised. Direct GP referrals welcome.
About Dr Lourensz
Dr Lourensz is a specialist general surgeon (FRACS) with fellowship training in upper GI and weight loss surgery at The Alfred in Melbourne and at Oxford University Hospitals, UK. He has recently submitted his PhD through Monash University, on how the stomach works after oesophagectomy and weight loss surgery.
Approach to Your Care
Not everyone who sees a surgeon needs an operation. Your first appointment is about understanding the problem: your symptoms, your test results and what you want from treatment. If surgery is an option, Dr Lourensz will explain what it can and can't do, the risks and the alternatives. You will be listened to, and progression to surgery is always a mutual decision.
Your First Visit
- Referral. Ask your GP or specialist for a referral to Dr Kaleb Lourensz. You need a current referral before the appointment to claim the Medicare rebate.
- Consultation. Dr Lourensz goes through your symptoms, your history and any tests you have had. You will leave knowing what the next steps are.
- An agreed plan. You decide on treatment together. If you choose surgery, you receive a written cost estimate before anything is booked, and your GP gets a letter after each stage.
Seeing a surgeon · Fees and patient information
Consulting Locations
The Avenue Hospital
The Avenue Specialist Consulting Suites
42 The Avenue, Windsor VIC 3181
Calvary Holmesglen Private Hospital
Suite D1, 490 South Road, Moorabbin VIC 3189
Dr Lourensz consults and operates at both hospitals.
Make an Appointment
Call the rooms on 03 8584 2399 or send an appointment request, and the team will get back to you.
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GPs and specialists: referrals are welcome by HealthLink, Medical-Objects, email or fax, and urgent appointments are available. Referrer information