Best Bariatric Surgeons in Brisbane, Australia

Dr. Philip Lockie is a highly qualified and experienced general surgeon with a special interest in upper gastrointestinal (GI) surgery, bariatric surgery, and laparoscopic hernia repair. He holds both Australian and UK training and qualifications, and is known for his expertise in minimally invasive surgical techniques. He has been performing Bariatric procedure for 15 years and he has been working with the same multidisciplinary team, based at Stafford Road, for that length of time. His multidisciplinary team is focussed on “expert care -excellent results” and conduct monthly multidisciplinary team meetings.  In addition, Dr. Phil Lockie has a bariatric support group managed by Dr. Michele Van Vuuren (the practice psychologist), which has been running monthly for 15 years.

Dr. George Hopkins is a highly qualified and experienced surgeon specializing in upper gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery. He is known for his expertise in minimally invasive techniques and his commitment to providing comprehensive patient care. In the last two decades, Dr Hopkins has been a leading exponent of new and emerging bariatric procedures and techniques. He has published a number of articles in both local and international peer reviewed journals, and presented at multiple meetings throughout Australia.

Dr. Michael Hatzifotis is a General Surgeon and specialises in Bariatric Surgery. He is extensively trained in the full spectrum of Bariatric (Weight Loss) procedures, including Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Laparoscopic Mini Gastric Bypass, Laparoscopic Revisional Weight Loss surgery and Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding surgery procedures. He has performed more than 5,000 Bariatric procedures since 2008. Over the past 15 years, Dr. Hatzifotis has visited many Hospitals throughout the United States, Europe, New Zealand and Australia and has continued to develop and improve his practice and techniques to provide his patients with the most current and up to date advances in Metabolic and Weight loss Surgery.

Dr. Tarn Montagu is a General Practitioner (GP) based in Brisbane, Australia. He completed his medical degree at Western Sydney University in 2014 and has since gained diverse experience across various settings. While he enjoys seeing patients of all ages and backgrounds, he has a particular interest in bariatric medicine and sports & musculoskeletal medicine. Dr. Montagu empathises with individuals who have tried to lose weight without the right guidance and support, which can be a disappointing, and frustrating process. He employs a personalised approach to each patient based on the most recent scientific evidence to achieve sustainable weight loss and regain control of their lives.

Dr. Blair Bowden is a highly qualified and fellowship-trained surgeon specializing in bariatric surgery, general laparoscopic surgery, and upper gastrointestinal (GI), liver, and pancreatic cancer surgery. He is known for his patient-centered approach and dedication to providing excellent surgical outcomes. Dr Blair Bowden did his surgical training based at RBWH. He  developed an interest in Upper Gastroenterology surgery ,surgery for weight loss and Cancer Surgery. At that stage RBWH was a world leading institution in laparoscopic surgery. He was awarded a fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery at the New York University. Training under Dr Christine Ren and Dr George Fielding two leading surgeons in USA for weight loss surgery.

Dr. Justin Greenslade is an Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric surgeon who, having completed his advanced surgical training in Queensland, went on to complete four years of further sub-specialty training in upper gastrointestinal surgery, liver and gall bladder procedures and obesity surgery, both interstate (Adelaide) and overseas (Edinburgh and Sheffield, UK). Since returning to Australia in late 2005, he served as the Director of Surgery at the QEII Hospital in Brisbane for almost four years. Subsequently, he has built up a thriving private practice at Greenslopes Hospital, with a focus on obesity surgery. Dr Greenslade has helped thousands of patients transform their lives since 2006. He also offers other laparoscopic general surgery procedures, such as hernia repair, fundoplication for the treatment of reflux, and cholecystectomy.