After completing his surgical training in Perth and obtaining FRACS in 1999, Dr Padovan spent a further five years subspecialty training in the USA. This included working at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, the leading Minimally Invasive Surgery Centre in the United States.

Emerge Surgical, formerly known as Perth Bariatric Centre was founded by Dr Gordon Padovan following his return to Australia in 2005. His goal was to build a weight loss surgery practice that would provide a premium level of care to patients who are contemplating having Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass, SIPS procedure, Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band.

Emerge Surgical has been set up as a multi-disciplinary bariatric weight loss centre dedicated to achieving the best possible results. We have grown such that we now operate on hundreds of patients each year, and manage the long-term care of thousands of men and women who have undergone Bariatric Surgery procedures.

Dr Padovan also looks after post surgery issues (excess skin removal procedures including tummy tuck and arm lifts), and performs a large amount of revisional surgery (removal of band, band to sleeve, etc.) and of recent, offers the SIPS procedure.

Dr Padovan have consulting offices in Waikiki, Albany and Port Hedland. and is committed to supporting patients in improving their health, and that’s why they work with SuperCare to help those undergoing weight loss surgeries by facilitating early superannuation access. His team of specialists ensures medical excellence, while SuperCare offers financial assistance by helping patients with early superannuation access to support them through this journey.

Treatment Options

Dr Gordon Padovan offers expert care across a variety of treatments, including:

• Gastric Sleeve
• Gastric Bypass
• SIPS (Stomach Intestinal Pylorus-Sparing) Procedure 
• Gastric Band
• Gastric Revision Surgeries
• Excess Skin Removal After Weight Loss

For eligible patients, early access to superannuation may assist in covering the cost of these treatments, with SuperCare offering expert Compassionate Release of Superannuation guidance.

SuperCare is Australia’s trusted leader in facilitating early superannuation access for essential medical treatments. With over a decade of experience and thousands of successful applications, we combine expertise, compassion, and transparency to support your health journey.

• Stress-Free Process: We handle the complexities so you can focus on your health.
• No Approval, No Fee Guarantee: You only pay if your application is successful.
• Trusted Expertise: As Registered Tax Agents (RTA), we ensure every application is fully compliant with Australian regulations.
• Collaborative Care: Working with thousands of healthcare providers nationwide to remove financial barriers to care.

At SuperCare, we’re here to make healthcare accessible when it matters most. Let us guide you through the process with confidence and peace of mind.