Weight Loss Bariatrics
Mater Hosptial North Sydney's Bariatrics team is renowned for our exceptional skills, experience, and patient-centred approach.
Why Weight-loss Surgery?
Often people find it very easy to gain weight, and near impossible to lose it along with feelings of constant hunger.
This can be due to a range of factors including, but not limited to, genetics, diabetes or even an individual’s mental wellbeing.
In many cases, the most effective methods of treatment are surgical procedures.
Our Team
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Dr Craig Taylor
Dr Taylor graduated from the University of Sydney with honours and was awarded The Robert Craig Prize in Surgery in 1997. He undertook his training in general surgery at the Royal North Shore Hospital before embarking on further specialist training in weight loss, keyhole and upper gastrointestinal surgery in Queensland and in the US. He provides nil out of pocket care for self-funded retirees and pensioners.
He is the author of several scientific and research papers that have been presented at national and international conferences and published in respected medical journals. Read Less
Dr David Yeo
Dr Michael Crawford
Dr Crawford has substantial experience and expertise in Obesity Surgery. He began with gastric band surgery, but his main operation has been Sleeve Gastrectomy since 2012. Some patients are better with or prefer Gastric Bypass surgery, each procedure is tailored to the patient and their particular needs. Read Less
Dr Roy Hopkins
Dr Hopkins has accredited subspecialist training in Oesophago-gastric and Bariatric Surgery. He is an approachable and compassionate person, who pu ... Read More
Dr Hopkins has accredited subspecialist training in Oesophago-gastric and Bariatric Surgery. He is an approachable and compassionate person, who puts the quality of life of his patients at the forefront of his treatments. He believes in evidence based practice and working closely with the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best possible outcome for all patients.
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A/Prof Charbel Sandroussi
Dr Charbel Sandroussi is an Associate Professor in Surgery at the University of Sydney and is also Head of the Department of General Su ... Read More
Dr Charbel Sandroussi is an Associate Professor in Surgery at the University of Sydney and is also Head of the Department of General Surgery at the Mater and the Department of Hepatobiliary and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. Dr Sandroussi specialises in complex Upper Gastrointestinal, Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic cancer surgery, as well as Liver & Kidney Transplantation. Using advanced laparoscopic techniques, he also operates on conditions of the biliary system as well as hernia, gall bladder and obesity surgery. He also undertakes diagnostic and therapeutic Endoscopy and ERCP. He has extensive experience in all forms of primary and revisional bariatric procedures.
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Dr David Joseph
Dr Joseph is the Director of BodyFree Weight Loss Clinic, which offers an all-inclusive weight loss surgery program. This program includes dietician and follow up appointments for 2 years following surgery.
Dr Joseph has provided a comprehensive service for Bariatric patients for the last 10 years, and performs laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic gastric bypass (roux and single loop) surgery, and complex revision bariatric surgery for the management of obesity problems. Read Less
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