Dr Calista Spiro
Dr Calista Spiro
About
Dr Calista Spiro is a qualified general, upper gastrointestinal and bariatric surgeon operating in the Hunter New England region, with a focus on minimally invasive surgery and personalised care.
Hospital Affiliations
Manning Base Hospital
Taree, NSW - public
Mayo Private Hospital
Taree, NSW - private
Forster Private Hospital
Forster, NSW - private
Maitland Hospital
Maitland, NSW
Gloucester Hospital
Gloucester, NSW
About Dr Calista Spiro
Dr Calista Spiro is a qualified general and upper gastrointestinal surgeon.
- Dr Spiro prioritises health and comorbidity reduction in general surgical patients. Her surgical focus is on expedited and minimally invasive surgery, and personalised care.
- 2000-2003 University of Sydney - Bachelors of Medical Science (BMedSci); 2004-2009 University of Sydney - Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS); 2012-2013 University of Sydney - Master of Surgery (MS); 2012-2019 Royal Australasian College of Surgeons - General Surgery Education and Training; 2020-2021 Austin Health Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery Department - Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgery training (Johnson & Johnson industry sponsored fellowship)
- Published articles in international and local surgical journals
- Masters of Surgery from the University of Sydney in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
- MBBS, MS (UGI), FRACS
- Dedicated to supporting female physicians and surgeons
Procedure Information
Gall Bladder Surgery▼
Includes laparoscopic/open cholecystectomy, laparoscopic/open bile duct exploration, and laparoscopic/open bile duct stent placement.
Hernia Surgery▼
Includes laparoscopic/open inguinal, femoral, obturator, Spigellian, ventral, and incisional or complex hernia repair including component separation.
Anti-reflux Surgery▼
Includes laparoscopic/open para-oesophageal, hiatal and diaphragmatic hernia repair, laparoscopic/open Nissen fundoplication, and laparoscopic/open anterior or posterior fundoplication.
Achalasia Surgery▼
Laparoscopic/open Heller myotomy.
Gastric Ulcer Surgery▼
Includes laparoscopic/open pyloromyotomy or pyloroplasty, and laparoscopic/open gastric resection.
GI Surgery▼
Includes laparoscopic/open small bowel resection or surgery, laparoscopic/open biopsy of lymph nodes, and laparoscopic/open splenectomy.
Upper Endoscopy▼
Surveillance for Barrett's oesophagus or cancer, and intervention including stent placement and balloon dilatation.
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