If you often find yourself worrying about your weight, body shape, or eating habits, or if food and exercise are starting to feel stressful or out of balance, it may be helpful to speak with a doctor. Eating concerns can affect people in different ways, and support is available at any stage.

Eating disorders are medical conditions that can affect physical health, emotional wellbeing, and daily functioning. They don’t always look the same for everyone and can involve a range of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours around food, eating, and body image. Our service provides safe  medical care to help you better understand your symptoms and take the next steps toward recovery.

Why Seek Help for an Eating Disorder?

Eating disorders can impact many parts of your health, including:

• Your nutritional status and energy levels
  
• Your physical wellbeing
  
• Your mood and ability to manage stress
  
• Your overall functioning in daily life
  

You may benefit from medical support if you are experiencing:

• Restrictive eating or fear of weight gain
  
• Bingeing or compensatory behaviours
  
• Rapid or unexplained changes in weight
  
• Distress related to body image
  
• A loss of control around food
  

Early assessment and medical monitoring can significantly improve safety and outcomes.

What We Offer

Our eating disorder service includes:

• A thorough medical assessment to understand your symptoms
  
• Ongoing monitoring of your physical health
  
• Supportive discussions about safe nutrition and eating patterns
  
• Guidance on next steps and treatment pathways
  
• Coordination with your GP to ensure continuity of care
  

Our approach is tailored to your health needs and recovery goals.

Your Treating Doctor

This service is provided by Dr Lucy, a GP with a special interest in eating disorder care. Dr Lucy will work closely with you to ensure safe, consistent, and patient-centred care.

What to Expect During Your Assessment

Your first appointment will involve:

• A confidential discussion about your symptoms and concerns
  
• A physical health check if required
  
• A review of your eating patterns, medical history, and any changes you’ve noticed
  
• An explanation of possible treatment options
  
• Advice on what monitoring or follow-up may be needed
  
• Coordination with your GP (with your consent)
  

Our goal is to help you feel understood, supported, and informed about your health.

Ongoing Support and Treatment Pathways

Following your assessment, your doctor will:

• Discuss your results and treatment recommendations
  
• Provide guidance on safe medical monitoring
  
• Advise on lifestyle or nutritional strategies
  
• Refer you to additional services only if medically necessary
  
• Work collaboratively with your GP to support your recovery
  

If a higher level of care is required, your doctor can discuss appropriate referral pathways.

When to Seek Urgent Help

Please seek immediate medical attention if you experience:

• Fainting or dizziness
  
• Chest pain or shortness of breath
  
• Severe dehydration
  
• Rapid or dangerously low weight changes
  
• Extreme fatigue or inability to function
  

Your safety is our top priority.

How to Prepare for Your Appointment

To help us provide the best care, please:

• Bring a list of your current medications
  
• Bring any recent medical results (if available)
  
• Eat and drink normally before your appointment
  
• Wear comfortable clothing for a possible health check
  
• Bring a support person if you feel anxious
  

Fees

For the most up-to-date consultation fees, please refer to our Fees List or speak with reception. Medicare rebates may apply depending on the type of appointment and plan used.

We’re Here to Support You

Recovering from an eating disorder is possible. If you have concerns about your health or eating behaviours, please contact our team to book an appointment. We’re here to help you every step of the way.