Leading Surgeon in Obesity, Upper Gastrointestinal & General Surgery
Dr Alex Craven Provides Specialised Care In These Areas
Meet Dr Alex Craven
MBBS, FRACS (Bariatric, Upper Gastrointestinal and General Surgeon)
Dr Alex Craven is a specialist general surgeon with particular expertise in obesity and upper gastrointestinal (GI) surgery. He provides comprehensive care across a wide range of conditions, including endoscopy, general surgery procedures, and multidisciplinary management of gastric and oesophageal cancer.
Dr Craven completed his medical degree at the University of Queensland and undertook general surgery training at The Austin and Northern Hospitals through the Royal Australian College of Surgeons (RACS). He then completed post-fellowship training in obesity and upper GI surgery.
He holds leadership roles as a board member of ANZMOSS and Chair of the IFSO Asia Pacific Chapter, and is actively involved in several international metabolic and upper GI surgical associations. Dr Craven has been recognised as a leading contributor to the Bariatric Surgery Registry in 2023 and 2024.
Dr Craven consults and operates privately at Northern Private Hospital, Warringal Private Hospital, the Victorian Day Procedure Centre, Darebin Weight Loss, and Advanced Surgical. He also serves as an Obesity, Upper GI, and General Surgeon at Austin Hospital.
He is committed to helping patients improve their health and quality of life through evidence-based, multidisciplinary obesity care, including lifestyle support, medication, and surgery.

Dr Alex Craven's Philosophy of Care

Avoid Will-Power Based Techniques
Will power is a finite resource, preserve it

The diet that fits your life, is best
We design a diet around your favorite foods while losing weight

Find the treatment best for you
Weight loss is based on lifestyle choices, We provide advice & techniques that fit your lifestyle
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Work Days and Hours
Dr Alex Craven sees patients at:
Monday to Friday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm