Capricorn Bariatric & General Surgery

31/08/2025

Great news for the Central Queensland community! 🏥 I-MED Radiology at Rockhampton Mater Hospital is launching the region's first PET/CT service.

This is a huge step forward for local cancer care. Patients will no longer need to travel out of the area for these essential scans, which are used to help doctors with diagnosing, staging, and monitoring cancer treatment🎗️

I-MED Radiology is now accepting referrals for appointments for eligible patients, with scans beginning mid-September this year. This is a fantastic advancement that will make a real difference for our patients and their families❤️

I-med Radiology, Rockhampton Mater Hosspital
Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton

07/08/2025

Our very own Dr Andrew Russell catching up with Dr Jason Wong at the 2025 ANZMOSS conference.

Together, Andrew & Jason offer CQ and the surrounding area a full range of Bariatric care and treatments all from Suite 3 at the Mater Medical Suites at Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton

At ANZMOSS conference with Dr Andrew Russell - we are the Bariatric / weight loss surgeons for Rockhampton. Together we offer a full range of weight loss procedures from sleeve, gastric bypass and revisional surgery with a comprehensive follow-up care program to help our patients get the best outcomes.bariatricgeneralsurgery

19/07/2025

Always so proud to support our local community.

We are looking forward to watching all the action of the AusCycling Queensland State Cycling Titles for Gravel Race and Cyclocross on 9th & 10th August right here in Rockhampton hosted by the Rockhampton Cycling Club 🚴🏼‍♂️🏅

🚨 GOLD SPONSOR Shout Out – Dr Andrew Russell Capricorn Bariatric & General Surgery

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr Andrew Russell as a ✨GOLD SPONSOR✨ for the 2025 QLD State Gravel & Cyclocross Titles this August! 🙌

A dedicated General, Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgeon, Dr Russell has been proudly serving Central Queensland for decades. Originally from Brisbane, Dr Russell and his family have called Rockhampton home since 1993, raising their three kids here and giving back to the local community through his surgical expertise and care at the Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton.

When he’s not helping his patients achieve life-changing results, you’ll find Dr Russell out on the bike or the golf course, so it’s no surprise he’s backing cycling in CQ!

Thanks Dr Russell for your incredible support by helping us bring top-level racing to our region!

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📍Suite 3, Mater Medical Centre, Rockhampton

18/07/2025

How remarkable is technological innovation! A very big well done to our surgeon Dr Lamparelli who dedicated endless amounts of hard work to deliver and implement this technology here in CQ to better support his colleagues and himself within the public health sector. Impressive to have rural facilities supported by a video feed to our big metro facilities. Game changing!

New telehealth technology allows a neurosurgeon to "scrub in" from Brisbane via live feed to assist a Rockhampton general surgeon relieve a brain bleed, in an Australian public hospital first.

06/07/2025

Looking to achieve your ideal weight and lifelong health? Enquire today to learn more about the weight loss surgery solutions we can offer you. Our experienced team are always happy to provide all the information you need and help every step of the way 📞📧🩺🏥

30/06/2025

Proud of our Colorectal Surgeon Dr Michael Lamparelli 🥳☺️

As Bowel Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, we’re proud to highlight a specialist who’s making a lasting impact on regional care.

After trading the Dorset Coast for Central Queensland, Dr Michael Lamparelli has brought his advanced expertise in colorectal, pelvic floor, and endoscopic surgery to Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton…and we’re thrilled to have him on board!

In addition to his private practice, Dr Lamparelli serves as Director of Surgery at Rockhampton Hospital.

His mission? To expand surgical services across Central Queensland over the next five years, improving access to early detection and advanced surgical care – so more patients care receive world-class treatment, closer to home.

For specialist advice and referrals, reach out to Dr Michael Lamparelli via https://mater.li/Dr-Michael-Lamparelli-GeneralSurgery

27/06/2025

11/06/2025

🎡🎠🤡 Our office is closed today, Thursday 12th June 2025 for the Rockhampton Show Public Holiday.

We will reopen tomorrow, Friday 13th June 2025 from 9am.

Should you need urgent care ‼️ Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton Emergency Care Centre will remain open from 8am to 10pm, 7 days a week - Call 4931 3416 📞 *for all medical emergencies dial 000*

03/06/2025

K N O W T H E F A C T S !

Join us in knowing the facts of Australia’s second deadliest cancer. June is Bowel Cancer awareness month and with our specialist Colorectal Surgeon Dr Michael Lamparelli we are brightly shining the spotlight on the facts this month to help get more information about this cancer out into the public and save lives! 🩵🤍🩺

30/05/2025

📣🩺🎉 We are so excited to share that Dr Shashank Desai has joined our practice and is now accepting private referrals and consulting from our Suite at Mater Medical Centre🩺🎉📣

Read more about Dr Desai’s credentials below and let’s give him a warm welcome to private practice here in CQ 🩺

17/05/2025

Happy Birthday to our wonderful surgeon, Dr Michael Lamparelli. Wishing you a wonderful day celebrating!🥳🍻🎁🎉🩺🛵

11/05/2025

Today, we acknowledge the unwavering compassion and dedication of nurses worldwide on International Nurses Day.

We extend our gratitude to the nursing professionals within our practice, those also who provide care to our patients on the wards, operating theatre and day surgery complex.

Thank you for your tireless efforts, empathy, kindness, compassion and commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and community service 🫶🏼🥂🩵🩺