FOR GPs & HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Refer to the right clinician.
Aurora provides menopause care, medical weight management and bariatric surgical care in Perth. Our clinicians work across complementary areas of practice, allowing patients to be directed to the clinician and pathway most appropriate for their needs.
Who should I refer to?
Menopause care
Dr Aimee Pikoos | General Practitioner
Kendall Gow | Nurse Practitioner
Appropriate for women seeking assessment and management of perimenopause or menopause, including menopausal symptoms, consideration of MHT, non-hormonal management and broader health through midlife. Patients may book directly with Dr Aimee Pikoos or Kendall Gow NP. A referral is not required. Eligible in-person consultations attract Medicare rebates.
Weight loss medication
Starting weight-loss medication:
Dr Aimee Pikoos or Kendall Gow NP
Patients may book directly. A referral is not required. Eligible in-person consultations attract Medicare rebates.
Already taking weight-loss medication and requiring specialist medication optimisation:
A/Prof Ruth Blackham / Aurora Bariatrics
Bariatric surgery
A/Prof Ruth Blackham | Bariatric, General & Upper GI Surgeon
Specialist assessment for patients considering bariatric surgery, requiring surgical review, or requiring specialist management relating to bariatric surgical care. A valid referral is required for consultation with A/Prof Ruth Blackham. Eligible in-person consultations attract Medicare rebates.
INTEGRATED CARE
When menopause and weight concerns overlap.
Some patients present with both menopausal symptoms and concerns about weight or metabolic health. These can be considered together where clinically appropriate, while recognising that menopause and obesity are distinct clinical issues requiring individual assessment. There is no separate combined Menopause + Weight Loss appointment. The appropriate starting clinician depends on the patient’s primary reason for presentation.
Aurora clinicians
Multidisciplinary care — Aurora brings together medical, surgical and allied health expertise, including dietetic support and women’s health physiotherapy, where appropriate.
Dr Aimee Pikoos
General Practitioner — Weight Management & Menopause
Kendall Gow NP
Nurse Practitioner — Weight Management & Menopause
A/Prof Ruth Blackham
Bariatric, General & Upper GI Surgeon
Dr Eman Al Naggar
Consultant Gynaecologist · Available by internal referral where clinically appropriate
Loren Muhlmann
Accredited Practising Dietitian | Women’s Health & Bariatric Nutrition
Meher Kaur
Women’s Health Physiotherapist
Referral & booking information
REFERRAL REQUIREMENTS
Menopause care and starting weight-loss medication — No referral is required for appointments with Dr Aimee Pikoos or Kendall Gow NP. Patients can book directly.
Bariatric surgical care — A valid referral is required for consultation with A/Prof Ruth Blackham. Please include relevant medical history, current medications, previous weight-management treatment, relevant investigations and the reason for referral.
Medicare — Eligible in-person consultations attract Medicare rebates. Medicare eligibility and rebate amounts are subject to Medicare requirements.
Not sure which clinician is most appropriate?
Our team can help direct your patient to the most appropriate care pathway.