Dr Evan Willingham
Toowoomba Bariatric Surgery
About
Toowoomba Bariatric Surgery embraces a holistic approach to health, offering bariatric (weight-loss) surgery with a multidisciplinary team of clinical and administrative bariatric professionals committed to helping patients throughout their weight loss journey.
Procedures Offered
About Dr Evan Willingham
Dr Evan Willingham MBBS (QLD) FRACS.
- Our goal is to ensure you and your significant others are well informed, thoroughly prepared, and ready for this journey. The best way that we can collaboratively make decisions in your best interests, is for us to understand you and your current health status, and provide you with excellent pre-operative education. It is also important to understand that bariatric surgery is not a 'magic bullet' – it is merely a tool that will help you on your journey to regain control of your weight and health. Without doubt, this is a challenging journey requiring commitment to changes in your daily routine both in nutrition and exercise habits.
- MBBS (QLD), FRACS
- Consistently recognised as a Leading Contributor to the Bariatric Surgery Registry (BSR)
- BSR Leading Contributor 2021
- BSR Leading Contributor 2022
- BSR Leading Contributor 2023
- Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS)
- Member of AMA QLD
- Member of ANZMOSS
- Member of IFSO
- Member of GESA (Gastroenterological Society of Australia)
- Member of NACOS
Procedure Information
Sleeve Gastrectomy▼
One of the most commonly performed bariatric procedures in Australia. Listed as a surgical option offered by Dr Willingham.
One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (Mini)▼
Also known as the 'Mini' or the 'Omega Loop' gastric bypass. One of the most commonly performed procedures in Australia today.
Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass▼
One of the most commonly performed bariatric procedures in Australia today. Listed as a surgical option offered by Dr Willingham.
Single Anastomosis Duodenal-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve▼
A bariatric surgical option offered by Dr Willingham.
Adjustable Gastric Band Insertion▼
A bariatric surgical option offered by Dr Willingham involving the insertion of an adjustable gastric band.
Adjustable Gastric Band Removal▼
Surgical removal of a previously placed adjustable gastric band.
Revision Bariatric Surgery▼
Revision of a previous bariatric (weight-loss) surgery procedure.
Patient Testimonials
“My diabetes is resolved. My sleep apnoea is gone. I've got my life back”
Support Team
Dietitian
Nurse Specialist
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