Capricorn Bariatric & General Surgery

04/07/2026

01/07/2026

Our local surgeons always proud to be supporting our local community! ⛳️❣️👨🏼‍⚕️

28/06/2026

⛳ Ian Weigh TOYOTA Rockhampton Pro-Am is back! From 2 July, head down to the Rockhampton Golf Club Inc. to enjoy some incredible golf as professionals and amateurs take to the course.

We’re proud to once again be a sponsor of this fantastic event and to support our local community. We love getting behind events that bring people together and showcase the best of Rockhampton. We look forward to seeing you there! 🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️

09/06/2026

🎡🎠🤡 Our office is closed tomorrow, Thursday 11th June for the Rockhampton Show Public Holiday. We will reopen, Friday 12th June 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*

**NOTE: If you have a pre-existing appointment scheduled with Dr Lamparelli for Thursday 11th June that will proceed as scheduled.**

08/06/2026

We spend a lot of time talking about bottoms… and for good reason. 🍑

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month is your reminder that screening isn’t glamorous, but it could save your life.

Don’t ghost your gut. If you’re eligible, do the test. If you have symptoms or concerns chat with your GP today! Your future self will thank you. 💚❤️

18/05/2026

Join us in wishing Dr Michael Lamparelli a very Happy Birthday! 🎂 We are grateful for the knowledge, care and compassion he brings to our practice every day. We hope he has a brilliant day celebrating! 🥳🏌🏼

15/04/2026

We have commenced 2026 with strong momentum and are pleased to offer appointments with our highly regarded team of specialist surgeons. From diagnostic procedures such as colonoscopy & gastroscopy to weight loss surgery, gallbladder and hernia care, and the management of more complex conditions including cancers and pelvic floor disorders. We provide compassionate, expert care tailored to each patient.

Begin your health journey with confidence.
☎️ 07 4922 8426

10/01/2026

Warmest birthday wishes to Dr Howard Joy, one of our talented General & Colorectal surgeons. May your special day be filled with joy as you celebrate another year.🩺🎈🥳🧁🍾

29/12/2025

A big happy birthday shout out to our exceptional practice principal and surgeon Dr Andrew Russell! We hope you have a wonderful day celebrating with your family & friends and enjoy your well-deserved time off these holidays ⛳️😎🩺🚴🎈

23/12/2025

🩺🏥🥳What a busy and rewarding year it has been for our practice! We’ve been incredibly fortunate to welcome so many new patients while continuing to deliver the same high standard of compassionate, local care to our existing patients.

We’re also deeply grateful to our community of GPs for their ongoing trust and collaboration. A special shout-out to our top referring GP of 2025, Dr Sudarshan Sharma, and our top referring practice of 2025, City Heart Medical, very closely followed by the Mater ECC team.

We look forward to continuing to provide compassionate surgical excellence to our local CQ community in 2026!