Articles by Ali Zavery

Articles by Ali Zavery

Ali Zavery

About Ali Zavery

Dr Aliasgar (Ali) Zavery is a Melbourne general practitioner with more than 20 years' experience and a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Originally from Nottingham, England, he trained at Guy's, King's and St Thomas' Hospitals in London, qualifying in 2003. He worked as a GP partner in Hampshire before moving to Australia in 2013, and currently practises in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. He has taught medical students and held an honorary lectureship at the University of Melbourne.

Dr Ali Zavery is an experienced general practitioner whose work includes women’s health.

Men's health, encompassing sexual health, is a core aspect of his practice, including STI testing and treatment, sexual health advice, and the assessment and management of sexual dysfunction. He has practised in general practice in both the UK and Australia, across a broad range of patients and communities.

In 2016 he co-founded Qoctor, one of Australia's first doctor-owned and doctor-led telehealth services. He remains closely involved in the service's clinical approach, and writes and reviews health information published across its websites.
Weight loss medication and anaesthesia: why your team needs to know before any surgery or procedure

Taking weight loss injections or peptides? Discover why slowing stomach emptying increases anaesthetic risks and the simple steps to stay safe during surgery.

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Low Dose Weight Loss Medication Maintenance

Low Dose Weight Loss Medication Maintenance

Learn what low-dose weight loss medication maintenance means, how it differs from micro-dosing or stretching doses, and when to discuss dose changes with a doctor.

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Long Term Weight Loss Medication

A recent maintenance study compared staying on the same weight-loss medication dose, reducing to a lower dose, or stopping active treatment after weight loss.

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GLP-1 Medications and Mental Health: An Australian Guide

GLP-1 Medications and Mental Health: An Australian Guide

Can GLP-1 medications affect mental health? Learn what current research says, potential benefits, risks, and what Australians should consider before starting treatment.

 

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Fatty Liver and Weight Loss: Why Modest Weight Loss Can Matter

Learn how fatty liver is linked to weight and metabolic health, why modest weight loss can matter, and how doctor-led support may help in Australia.

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Emotional Eating and Weight Loss: When Psychology Support Can Help

Emotional Eating and Weight Loss: When Psychology Support Can Help

Learn how emotional eating can affect weight loss, why it is not a simple willpower problem, and when psychology support may help.

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Sleep Apnoea and Weight Loss: How Treatment, Reviews and Testing Fit Together

Learn how sleep apnoea and weight are linked, why sleep matters in weight management, and how doctor-led treatment and follow-up may help.

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Prediabetes, Insulin Resistance, and Weight Loss: What Doctors Look For

Prediabetes, Insulin Resistance, and Weight Loss: What Doctors Look For

Learn how prediabetes and insulin resistance are linked to weight management, what doctors assess, and why early support can matter in Australia.

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Dietitian vs Nutritionist in Australia: What Matters for Weight Loss Support?

Understand the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist in Australia, and what matters when choosing qualified weight loss support.

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Are Online Weight Loss Prescriptions Safe in Australia? What to Look For

Are Online Weight Loss Prescriptions Safe in Australia? What to Look For

Learn when online weight loss prescriptions can be safe in Australia, what to look for in a telehealth service, and how doctor-led assessment helps protect patients.

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