Headed by established clinical leads, our specialist clinics are set up to provide fast diagnosis, the right treatment and the desired outcome for your needs.
Weight Management at StarMed
Did you know weight management can help to treat health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol?
At StarMed , we believe in providing a multidisciplinary and holistic approach to weight loss and management with non surgical and surgical methods.
Our weight management specialists are able to provide non invasive and minimally invasive Bariatric procedures, together with weight management programmes that focus on improving health using lifestyle as medicine.
The clinic is led by StarMed’s Medical Director and Cardiologist, Dr Peter Ting, together with Gastrointestinal and vascular surgeon, Dr Shanker Pasupathy.
Lifestyle Medicine is a therapeutic intervention that helps you make the right lifestyle changes that can help to manage or eliminate chronic conditions such as obesity, reduce your need for medication, and ultimately, create a healthier and happier you!
Our specialists will work together with you to help you get to your goals through a treatment tailored to your individual needs. During this journey, we will assess your health, motivation, set realistic goals and monitor your progress along the way, and take time to understand your lifestyle habits.
Our guided weight management programme helps to shed off excess and stubborn fats in a safe and effective manner. Ranging from 3 to 12 months long, the highly personalised programme will help you to establish long lasting lifestyle habits that will eliminate diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes and heart problems.
Prior to the programme , a health screening will be conducted to identify any underlying medical conditions(s) such as high blood cholesterol, diabetes, fatty liver or hypertension.
Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension
Hypertension is often associated with diabetes and obesity. Focusing on non pharmacological intervention, we will aim to lower blood pressure through diet and activity supervision, tobacco and alcohol management, stress and sleep optimisation .
Weight Loss Intervention
Weight loss (bariatric) surgery is a long term solution for individuals who have previously be unsuccessful at losing weight through diet and exercise programmes or suffer from serious health problems related to obesity.
At StarMed we offer both non invasive and minimally invasive bariatric procedures which can be administered within a day (or even in an hour), providing results with faster recovery and minimal downtime. Learn more about our signature procedures below.
The Elipse™ Program is a non invasive weight loss programme that provides you with a:
Digestible intragastric balloon (to be swallowed in the form of a capsure
Digital app connected to a smart scale for tracking achievements
Team of experts to support you in creating a personalised diet and exercise plan
The programme can be carried out by Dr Shanker Pasupathy , our gastrointestinal surgeon and accredited Elipse digestible intragastric balloon specialist.
What is an Intragastric Balloon? An intragastric Balloon is a saline filled silicone balloon placed in the stomach to provide a feeling of fullness, helping to cut down on food consumption.
The Elipse™ Program Intragastric Balloon)
The Elipse™ Program is a non invasive weight loss programme that provides you with a:
Digestible intragastric balloon (to be swallowed in the form of a capsure
Digital app connected to a smart scale for tracking achievements
Team of experts to support you in creating a personalised diet and exercise plan
The programme can be carried out by Dr Shanker Pasupathy , our gastrointestinal surgeon and accredited Elipse digestible intragastric balloon specialist.
What is an Intragastric Balloon? An intragastric Balloon is a saline filled silicone balloon placed in the stomach to provide a feeling of fullness, helping to cut down on food consumption.
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)
An Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) reduces is a minimally invasive procedure for severely overweight individuals who are unable to lose weight through diet and exercise. The procedure leads to weight loss by reducing the size of the stomach, restricting the capacity to consume.
Gastric Sleeve Surgery
During a gastric sleeve surgery , a significant portion of stomach tissue will be removed, leaving a small section that resembles a thin, vertical ‘sleeve’, which is then stapled shut. This procedure leads to weight loss over time as their caloric intake becomes reduced.
Gastric Bypass
Roux En Y Gastric Bypass A Roux En Y Gastric Bypass, is a procedure where a small stomach pouch is created and separated from the rest of the stomach. As food bypasses most of the stomach and enters through the middle part of the intestine, the amount of food consumed is significantly reduced.
Single Anastomosis Gastric Bypass A Single Anastomosis Gastric Bypass, or Mini Gastric Bypass, is a procedure where the top of the stomach is changed into a small gastric pouch by dividing it into a loop and joining it to the intestine.
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Ergonomic is the field of science that focuses on improving the work environment to optimise efficiency and comfort at work. Ergonomic care also aims to minimise injuries to the body and to maximise productivity at work.
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) makes up one of the 4 main ligaments of the knee. In fact, it is the most important and commonly injured ligament, accounting for almost half of knee injuries worldwide.
