Adelaide Bariatric Centre

What Adelaide Bariatric Centre does

Adelaide Bariatric Centre is a private, multidisciplinary specialist medical practice headquartered in Norwood, South Australia, operating since 1995 as the first obesity clinic in Adelaide. The practice is registered as ABC Custodians Pty Ltd and operates from eight locations across South Australia, including consulting rooms at Norwood and Flinders Private Hospital (Bedford Park), and surgical lists at Ashford, Calvary North Adelaide, Burnside, Southern Fleurieu, and Wallaroo hospitals, plus a regional clinic in Victor Harbor. It treats adult patients with clinically severe obesity (BMI >35, or BMI 30-34.9 with metabolic disease) and offers a comprehensive portfolio of surgical, endoscopic, and medical weight management services.

The core service mix includes surgical procedures (sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, adjustable gastric band, OAGB, SADI-S, robotic bariatric surgery using the Da Vinci Xi, and revisional surgery), endoscopic procedures (BIB/Orbera intragastric balloon, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, and the TORE procedure using Apollo Overstitch), and the ABC | Medical non-surgical weight management programme featuring GLP-1 medications and dietitian/lifestyle support. The team comprises 5 bariatric surgeons, a nurse practitioner, 2 dietitians, 2 GPs/lifestyle coaches, and support staff, with academic affiliations at Flinders Medical Centre and leadership roles in IFSO and ANZMOSS.

Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time surgical fees (out-of-pocket $4,500-$5,500 for insured patients or $23,000-$26,000 self-funded), a subscription 2-year aftercare programme ($3,800), ABC | Medical subscriptions, and Medicare-rebated consultations. Patients are acquired primarily through GP and specialist referrals and self-referrals. The practice has performed 4,000+ bariatric operations since 1995 and reports strong clinical outcomes (65-75% excess weight loss after gastric bypass, 80% resolution of metabolic syndrome, 75% Type II diabetes cure rate).

Name

Adelaide Bariatric Centre

Legal name

ABC Custodians Pty Ltd

Website

https://adelaidebariatriccentre.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Adelaide Bariatric Centre is a private multidisciplinary specialist practice in South Australia offering surgical, endoscopic, and medical weight management services for adults with clinically severe obesity across eight locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (6211), Diet and Weight Reducing Centers (812191), Outpatient Care Centers (6214)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Obesity Medicine & Weight Management (HLAKADAL)

Keywords

• Bariatric surgery services
• Weight loss surgery
• Metabolic surgery
• Endoscopic weight loss
• Medical weight management

Headquarters

HQ city

Bedford Park

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Bariatric Surgery Services: Surgical procedures including gastric band, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, SADI-S, and revisional surgery. Revenue from insured patients (private health insurance covers bariatric procedures) and self-funded patients.
2. Aftercare Programme: Aftercare programme covering 2 years post-surgery, costing $3,800. Bulk billed consultations with surgeon and GP for 2 years post-surgery.
3. ABC Medical Weight Management: 3-month programme including bariatric physician sessions, dietitian visits, lifestyle/behavioural support, bioimpedance analysis, and CSIRO low carb diet book.
4. Medical Consultations: Initial surgeon consultation $195 (Medicare rebate $84.15), GP consultation $95 (Medicare rebate $42.85), surgeon follow-up $100 (Medicare rebate $42.30).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Adelaide Bariatric Centre is a specialist medical practice delivering bariatric and metabolic surgical procedures (including sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, adjustable gastric band, robotic bariatric surgery and revisional operations) along with endoscopic weight loss procedures (intragastric balloon, ESG, TORE) and a non-surgical medical weight management program (ABC | Medical). The practice combines surgeons, bariatric physicians, a nurse practitioner, dietitians, lifestyle coaches and bariatric nurses within a single multidisciplinary team, delivering initial consultation, surgery, and a 2-year aftercare program.

Product overview

Adelaide Bariatric Centre is a medical practice offering a comprehensive portfolio of bariatric and metabolic surgery services. The core offering includes surgical weight loss procedures (Sleeve Gastrectomy, Roux en Y Gastric Bypass, Adjustable Gastric Band, One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass, SADI-S, and Robotic Bariatric Surgery) as well as endoscopic procedures (Intragastric Balloon, Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty, TORE Procedure). The centre also provides revisional surgery for patients with weight regain. Additionally, ABC | Medical offers non-surgical medical weight management including GLP-1 medications and lifestyle support. The practice emphasises a multidisciplinary approach combining bariatric physicians, dietitians, lifestyle coaches, and bariatric nurses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ABC | Medical: Medical weight management service offering weight loss medications, lower carbohydrate dietary education and lifestyle and behavioural support.

Products and services

• Sleeve Gastrectomy A laparoscopic surgical procedure that removes approximately 90% of the stomach, leaving a 100ml sleeve-shaped stomach to restrict intake and reduce the hunger hormone ghrelin; offered to adult patients with clinically severe obesity.
• Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Combines restriction with malabsorption by creating a small gastric pouch connected to the small intestine; considered the gold standard weight control operation, achieving 65-75% excess weight loss.
• Adjustable Gastric Band A silicone band with an inflatable balloon placed around the upper stomach to create a small pouch, inducing early satiety and slowing gastric emptying.
• One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB) An alternative form of gastric bypass (also called Omega Loop or mini gastric bypass) that is simpler to perform with shorter operating time but carries bile reflux risk.
• SADI-S Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy, a two-step procedure combining sleeve gastrectomy with intestinal bypass and showing greater weight loss than standard procedures.
• Robotic Bariatric Surgery Bariatric surgery performed using the Da Vinci Xi robotic system, offered by Adelaide Bariatric Centre surgeons who were the first in South Australia to perform robotic bariatric operations.
• Revisional Surgery Alternative or revision weight loss operations for patients who have experienced weight regain after previous bariatric surgery, including conversion of gastric bands to sleeves or bypasses.
• BIB/Orbera 6-Month Intragastric Balloon A non-surgical endoscopic procedure where a saline-filled balloon is placed in the stomach for up to 6 months to assist with weight loss through volume restriction.
• Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) A minimally invasive endoscopic procedure using suturing to reduce stomach size and volume by approximately 70% without surgical incisions.
• Overstitch Stomal Closure (TORE Procedure) Transoral Outlet Reduction (TORE) using the Apollo Overstitch System to reduce gastrojejunal outlet size after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for additional weight loss following weight regain.
• 2-Year Aftercare Program A 2-year multidisciplinary post-surgery aftercare program priced at $3,800 (payable 2 weeks prior to surgery) covering bulk-billed surgeon and GP consultations for 2 years post-surgery.
• ABC | Medical Weight Management Program A 3-month medical weight loss program including bariatric physician sessions, dietitian visits, lifestyle/behavioural support, bioimpedance analysis at week 1 and 12, and a CSIRO low carb recipe book.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% resolution of Metabolic Syndrome
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bariatric Surgery RegistrycoreOthersAdelaide Bariatric Centre is a leading contributor to the Bariatric Surgery Registry. This helps gather de-identified information to assist in research and development. The registry is hosted by Monash University.
• International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO)coreOthersProfessor Lilian Kow is President of IFSO (global). ADFSB is a leading member society, contributing to international standards and research in bariatric surgery.
• Australian and New Zealand Metabolic and Obesity Surgery Society (ANZMOSS)coreOthersADFSB clinicians hold leadership positions including past president and president elect. Active participation in national meetings and research.
• Flinders Medical CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr Jacob Chisholm performs public hospital bariatric surgery at Flinders Medical Centre and was appointed chief surgical resident there in 2008, becoming consultant surgeon in 2010.
• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessor Lilian Kow serves as Clinical Director of GI Surgery and Head of Bariatric Surgery for SALHN at Flinders Medical Centre.
• Southern Fleurieu Health ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr Chisholm operates from Southern Fleurieu Health Service Hospital in Victor Harbor, providing surgical services to regional patients.
• Wallaroo HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr Chisholm provides consulting clinic and operating list at Wallaroo Hospital monthly, serving rural patients in the region.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Advance Surgical (Perth): Western Australian specialist surgical practice with a bariatric surgery arm offering sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and revisional procedures. Comparable in surgeon-led private practice structure and procedure breadth.
• The Bariatric Group: Australian multi-site bariatric surgery practice offering sleeve, bypass, band, and revisional procedures. Most direct Australian private-practice competitor to Adelaide Bariatric Centre in scope, team model, and patient profile.
• Sydney Bariatric Clinic: Sydney-based bariatric surgery practice offering laparoscopic and revisional bariatric procedures. Directly comparable in service mix (sleeve, bypass, band) and private-practice delivery model.
• Bariatric Solutions (Brisbane): Queensland-based bariatric surgery clinic offering gastric sleeve, bypass, and revisional surgery. Comparable in private-practice model, full procedure portfolio, and multidisciplinary aftercare programme.

Emerging players

• Juniper (by Eucalyptus): Direct-to-consumer GLP-1 and lifestyle weight-loss programme. Comparable as a non-surgical alternative that competes for the same patient demographic at the top of the bariatric funnel.
• Eucalyptus: Australian digital health platform offering telehealth weight management (Juniper, Pilot, Moshy brands). Comparable as a competing channel for medical/GLP-1 weight management that ABC launched ABC Medical to address.

Broad incumbents

• Healthscope: Large Australian private hospital operator (operates Flinders Private Hospital where ABC performs surgery). Comparable as a hospital partner and as a broader incumbent offering bariatric services at its own facilities.
• Ramsay Health Care: Australia's largest private hospital operator, running bariatric surgery across multiple sites. Comparable as a major channel for surgical delivery and a potential consolidator of independent bariatric practices like Adelaide Bariatric Centre.
• Cleveland Clinic Bariatric & Metabolic Institute: Internationally recognised multi-surgeon bariatric centre offering full surgical and endoscopic portfolio. Comparable as a peer in scope (robotic, endoscopic, revisional) and as a quality benchmark that ABC's outcomes are calibrated against.

Regional players

• Flinders Medical Centre (SALHN): South Australian public hospital where ABC's surgeons hold public appointments and perform bariatric surgery. Comparable in clinical activity and patient cohort but operates as a public, not private, provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/adelaidebariatriccentre
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/adelaide-bariatric-centre

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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