About
Sea Change Weight Loss Clinic is a bariatric surgery practice in the Newcastle region led by Dr Mark Gately, offering a range of laparoscopic bariatric and general surgery procedures with a focus on holistic surgical care.
Procedures Offered
Also offered
Hospital Affiliations
Lingard Private Hospital
NSW - private
Lake Macquarie Private Hospital
NSW - private
Maitland Private Hospital
NSW - private
Maitland Hospital
NSW - public
About Dr Mark Gately
Dr Mark Gately is a locally trained Bariatric surgeon who has worked in and around Newcastle for over 12 years.
- Dr Gately is very passionate about the delivery of high quality, holistic bariatric surgical care.
- Completed Surgical training in General surgery in Australia. Sub-specialised in bariatric and benign upper gastrointestinal surgery at Chelsea & Westminster NHS Hospital, an NHS centre of excellence for Bariatric surgery in Central London, spending 2 years abroad.
Procedure Information
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy▼
A laparoscopic bariatric procedure offered by Dr Gately. Based on the FAQ, most procedures take between 1 and 2 hours, with patients kept in hospital 1 or 2 nights.
Laparoscopic gastric bypass▼
A laparoscopic bariatric procedure offered by Dr Gately at multiple hospital sites.
Laparoscopic gastric banding▼
A laparoscopic bariatric procedure offered by Dr Gately.
Intra-gastric Balloon procedure▼
A bariatric procedure offered by Dr Gately as part of his range of weight loss surgical and non-surgical options.
Revisional Bariatric surgery▼
Revisional bariatric procedures for patients who have previously undergone bariatric surgery. Dr Gately gained extensive experience in revisional bariatric procedures during his training in London.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I am eligible for surgery & which procedure will best suit me and my circumstances?▼
How long does the surgery take and how long will I be in hospital if I have a sleeve gastrectomy?▼
When can I return to my normal activities, like work and exercise?▼
What will I be able to eat and drink after surgery?▼
How long do I have to wait before I can have surgery?▼
Support Team
Dietitian
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Shirhan Ho
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A/Prof Garett Smith
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