The Royal Children’s Hospital Complex Clinical Obesity Assessment Service is a multidisciplinary service provided by the Department of Neurodevelopment and Disability. The service operates under a hub-and-spoke model of care, providing specialist assessment for youth with complex clinical obesity and recommendations to referring providers and families for ongoing support and management. Referrals to other sub-specialties to manage weight related health complications will also be completed as appropriate.

We have close links with many Departments at The Royal Children’s Hospital, including:

• Neurodevelopment and Disability
• Respiratory Medicine
• General Medicine
• Neurology
• Cardiology
• Metabolic Medicine (Lipid Clinic)
• Otolaryngology (ENT)
• Adolescent Medicine
• Orthopaedics
• Endocrinology & Diabetes
• Nephrology
• Wadja Aboriginal Family Place
• Mental Health

Clinic information

The Complex Clinical Obesity Assessment Clinic runs on Thursday mornings.

The clinic consists of a multidisciplinary team; specialist doctors, dietitians, a psychologist and a social worker.

What to expect in the Complex Clinical Obesity Assessment Service clinic

Before your appointment

A member of our team will call the parent or carer for a pre-clinic phone assessment. This helps us gather important information about the patient’s health, diet, lifestyle, and family background to prepare for the first visit.

At Your Appointment

• Health Check: We’ll review your general health, growth, and development.
• Tests if Needed: Sometimes blood tests or other checks are recommended.
• Nutrition Review: We’ll look at your eating habits and provide advice.
• Emotional and Social Support: If needed, we’ll talk about how you’re feeling and offer support.
• Expert Guidance: Our team will give practical tips on healthy eating, lifestyle changes, and wellbeing.
• Referrals: If you need extra help, we’ll connect you with other specialists or services.
• Treatment Options: In some cases, we may discuss medical or surgical treatments.
• Follow-Up: We’ll share our recommendations with your doctor to make sure you get ongoing care.