Dr Benedict Mackay
Benedict Mackay
About
Dr Benedict Mackay is a Sunshine Coast-based general, upper GI and bariatric surgeon offering a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to weight loss surgery. Described as one of Australia's most highly trained bariatric surgeons, he operates at Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital with consulting rooms in Maroochydore and monthly clinics in Mt Isa.
Procedures Offered
Also offered
Hospital Affiliations
Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital
QLD - private
Noosa Hospital
QLD
About Dr Benedict Mackay
Dr Benedict Mackay is a specialist in laparoscopic bariatric (weight loss), upper gastrointestinal and general surgery.
- With a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to weight loss surgery, Dr Benedict Mackay offers cutting edge surgical methods underpinned by a commitment to improving the overall wellbeing and life expectancy of his patients. That means working in partnership with surgeons and allied health professionals to ensure patients have all the support they need to meet their future with confidence.
- BSc Microbiology, University of Birmingham (2001); MBChB, University of Manchester (2006); MRCS England (2009); FRACS (2016); Bariatric Surgery Fellow, Royal Brisbane Hospital and The Holy Spirit Northside Hospital (2017); Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgery Fellow, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne (2018). Selected by ANZGOSA post-fellowship training scheme in 2017. Trained with pioneering bariatric surgeon Dr G Hopkins in Brisbane.
- Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
- Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
- Member of the Gastroenterological Society of Australia
- Selected by the ANZGOSA post-fellowship training scheme (2017)
- Member of ANZMOSS
- Member of IFSO
Procedure Information
Sleeve Gastrectomy20–33% of overall body weight in one year▼
One of three bariatric procedures offered by Dr Benedict Mackay. Weight loss surgery works by increasing your sense of fullness after eating. Expected weight loss in one year is about 20–33% of your overall body weight.
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass20–33% of overall body weight in one year▼
One of three bariatric procedures offered by Dr Benedict Mackay. Weight loss surgery works by increasing your sense of fullness after eating. Expected weight loss in one year is about 20–33% of your overall body weight.
OAGB (Mini Bypass)20–33% of overall body weight in one year▼
One of three bariatric procedures offered by Dr Benedict Mackay. Weight loss surgery works by increasing your sense of fullness after eating. Expected weight loss in one year is about 20–33% of your overall body weight.
Results
Expected weight loss in one year is about 20–33% of your overall body weight.
95% of people can't lose weight and keep it off with diet and exercise alone.
Bariatric surgery has been linked to improvements in type 2 diabetes, reduced blood sugar, reduced use of medications, and even resolution of the condition.
People having keyhole surgery have a shorter time in hospital, fewer complications and less time to make a full recovery.
Each bariatric operation is conducted at Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital and is attended by two specialist surgeons.
Support Team
Dietitian
Psychologist
Exercise Physiologist
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