Dr David Links
Sydney Institute for Obesity Surgery
About
The Sydney Institute for Obesity Surgery (SIOS) is a patient-centred clinic with over 20 years' experience in treating patients with health problems caused by obesity, offering bariatric and general surgery services with an allied health team providing personal guidance.
Procedures Offered
Also offered
Surgeons at This Clinic
Dr Joel Budge
Dr David Links
Dr Rosemary Atkinson
Bariatric Medical Physician
Hospital Affiliations
Prince of Wales Hospital
Randwick, NSW
The Sydney Private Hospital
NSW - private
Our Surgeons
Dr Joel Budge
Dr Budge is a Bariatric and General Surgeon with extensive experience in abdominal surgery, using both open and laparoscopic (key hole) techniques.
- Dr Budge takes an interest in each individual patient's needs to achieve the best result in reaching improved Health through weight loss.
- Graduated from the University of NSW with Honours in 2000. Early career in Western Sydney and Western NSW. Extensive experience at Nepean Hospital. General surgery in Canberra 2012-2014, Liverpool, and Wollongong Hospitals. Fellow in Upper Gastrointestinal surgery at Wollongong Hospital in 2015.
Dr David Links
Dr David Links is a highly experienced Upper Gastrointestinal, Bariatric and General surgeon.
- Dr Links was awarded his medical degree with Honours from the University of NSW in 2002. After his initial intern and residency years at Royal North Shore Hospital he undertook general surgical training from 2007 to 2011 at Prince of Wales and Bankstown Hospitals. Dr Links was awarded his Fellowship in General Surgery of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2012. He undertook further subspecialty training, completing a three year accredited Australian and New Zealand Gastric and Oesophageal Surgery Association (ANZGOSA) fellowship. This included experience in minimally invasive foregut surgery and bariatric surgery at Concord Hospital in Sydney. He gained extensive experience in surgery for benign and malignant disease (cancer) of the oesophagus, stomach and pancreas at Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney. He then spent one year at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK, working as a Senior Clinical Fellow at the Northern Oesophagogastric Cancer Unit, one of the busiest units in Europe with a high case volume, specialising in surgical and endoscopic management of oesophageal and gastric cancer. In 2013 Dr Links was awarded a Master of Surgery (MS) from the University of Sydney, writing his dissertation on 'Benchmarks in quality of care in pancreatic cancer surgery'.
- Master of Surgery (MS) from the University of Sydney in 2013
- Fellowship in General Surgery of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in 2012
- Three year accredited ANZGOSA fellowship
- Senior Clinical Fellow at the Northern Oesophagogastric Cancer Unit, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK
- Upper GI Convener for the 2018 RACS Annual Scientific Conference
- Coordinator for the monthly Clinical Audit and Journal Club meetings of the Department of General Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital
- Upper GI Term Supervisor for Junior Doctors at POW Hospital
- Hospital Supervisor for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons NSW/ACT Fellowship Examination Preparation Course
- Participates in the Bariatric Surgery Registry and NSW CHASM quality projects
- Submitted article reviewer for the ANZ Journal of Surgery in the Upper GI Section
Dr Rosemary Atkinson
Dr Rosemary Atkinson graduated from Sydney University with a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery in 2004.
- She is passionate about changing the current model of weight management which is loaded with stigma and shame.
- Graduated from Sydney University with a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery in 2004. Completed specialist training in General Practice in 2013. SCOPE accreditation for medical weight management.
- SCOPE Certified
- Member of the Obesity Management Special Interest Group for the RACGP
- Member of ANZMOSS
Dr Kevin Chan
Dr Kevin Chan is a Consultant Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Physician with an extensive experience in attended (in-lab) and ambulatory (home) sleep studies as well as respiratory function tests.
- Graduated from the University of Sydney Medical School in 1997. Basic Physician Training at Westmead Hospital. Advanced Training in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at Westmead, Bankstown and Concord Repatriation Hospitals.
- Recipient of the Conjoint Early Career Research Grant offered by the Western Sydney University in 2007
- Appointed as a Medical Review Officer by the NSW Ombudsman
- Senior Staff Specialist in Camden and Campbelltown Hospitals
- Visiting Medical Officer in Respiratory Medicine in Sydney Adventist Hospital, Wahroonga
- Lecturer positions in the Medical Schools of the University of Sydney and Western Sydney University
Procedure Information
Gastric Lap Band SurgeryOn average, people will lose 50-60% of their excess weight after two years.▼
The laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB) is a silicone ring placed around the top part of the stomach. It restricts the speed at which food enters the main part of your stomach, helping you feel satisfied after a small meal. The band can be adjusted over the months and years by injecting fluid, to keep you losing weight for around one or two years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a gastric lap band?▼
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How risky is gastric lap band surgery?▼
Is gastric banding permanent?▼
Results
On average, people will lose 50-60% of their excess weight after two years (for gastric lap band).
The Sydney Institute for Obesity Surgery has over 20 years' experience in treating patients with health problems caused by obesity.
Pricing
Costs and fee structure discussed during free initial consultation
Support Team
Dietitian
Psychologist
Bariatric Physician / GP
Nurse Specialist
Aftercare
Support groups available
BSR Contributor
Opening Hours
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9 am–5 pm
Wednesday: 9 am–5 pm
Thursday: 9 am–5 pm
Friday: Closed
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