Dr. Douraid Abbas is a highly respected endoscopy, general and bariatric surgeon renowned for
his exceptional skill, compassionate patient care, and unwavering commitment to enhancing the
lives of his patients. With a wealth of experience spanning over decades, Dr. Abbas has made
significant contributions to the field of surgery, particularly in the areas of weight loss surgery and
advanced laparoscopic procedures.

After completing his medical degree , Dr. Abbas embarked on a journey of continuous learning
and specialisation. He underwent rigorous training in general surgery, mastering various surgical
techniques and procedures. Recognising the pressing need for effective obesity treatment
options, Dr. Abbas pursued advanced fellowship training in bariatric surgery, equipping himself
with the latest surgical interventions for weight loss.

Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Abbas has remained steadfast in his dedication to delivering
personalised care to each of his patients. He understands the profound impact that surgery can
have on individuals and their families, and he goes above and beyond to educate his patients,
address their concerns, and guide them through every step of their surgical journey. His
compassionate approach, combined with his unparalleled surgical expertise, has earned him the
trust and gratitude of countless patients seeking to improve their health and quality of life.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Abbas is deeply committed to education and mentorship.
He serves as a senior lecturer at the University of Notre Dame School of Medicine in Sydney,
where he imparts his knowledge and expertise to the next generation of surgeons.

Dr. Abbas is a registered surgeon with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS)
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Dr Salena Ward is an oesophago-gastric, bariatric (weight loss) and general surgeon consulting at St Vincent’s Private Hospitals. She performs general abdominal operations but has had specialised training and experience with stomach and oesophagus surgery.

Dr Ward has a special interest in the investigation and treatment of patients with cancer of the stomach and oesophagus. She performs gastroscopy, resection of oesophagus, resection of stomach, hernia repair, spleen removal, gall bladder removal, weight loss surgery and anti-reflux surgery.

Salena graduated from the University of Melbourne and attained a post-graduate diploma in surgical anatomy from the same university. Her upper gastrointestinal surgical training was conducted at Box Hill Hospital and she received international training in the UK for oesophago-gastric surgery. In 2013 she received the higher degree of Master of Surgery from Monash University regarding the role of enzyme supplementation following oesophagectomy and gastrectomy.

Salena is involved in teaching as well as being is actively involved in surgical research. Read Less

Nicole completed her medical degree at the University of Melbourne in 2007. She was awarded her fellowship in general surgery by RACS in 2016. Nicole subsequently completed subspecialty training in upper gastrointestinal surgery through ANZGOSA. This was undertaken at Box Hill Hospital in Melbourne and Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane. Nicole completed a further bariatric fellowship at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and at St Vincent's Hospital Northside with renowned bariatric surgeon Dr. George Hopkins.
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