Dr Salena Ward
Melbourne Weight Loss Solutions
About
Melbourne Weight Loss Solutions offers comprehensive bariatric surgical care with three experienced surgeons supported by a multidisciplinary team including dietitians, nurses, psychologists and physicians. Their difference is the inclusion of long-term follow-up appointments with surgeons, dietitians and nurses as part of surgical care.
Procedures Offered
Also offered
Surgeons at This Clinic
A/Prof Michael Hii
Dr Salena Ward
Dr Nicole Winter
Hospital Affiliations
St Vincent's Private Hospital
Fitzroy, VIC - private
Epworth Freemasons
East Melbourne, VIC - private
Epworth Eastern
Box Hill, VIC - private
Masada Private Hospital
St Kilda East, VIC - private
Northpark Private Hospital
Bundoora, VIC - private
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
Fitzroy, VIC - public
Royal Melbourne Hospital
Parkville, VIC - public
Box Hill Hospital
Box Hill, VIC - public
Our Surgeons
A/Prof. Michael Hii
- Oesophago-Gastric surgery fellow, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, 2011-2012. Obesity surgery fellow, Royal Brisbane and Womens' Hospital, Brisbane, 2011. Upper GI and HPB fellow, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, 2010. Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS), General Surgery, 2009. Post Graduate Diploma of Surgical Anatomy, Melbourne University Private, 2005. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Melbourne University, 2000. Bachelor of Medical Science, Melbourne University, 2000.
- Deputy director of the Hepatobiliary and Upper GI unit at St Vincent's Hospital
- Senior lecturer at the University of Melbourne
- Chairperson of the St Vincent's Upper GI and Hepatobiliary research group
- One of the highest volume surgeons in Victoria and Australia
- Founding member and current chairperson of The HOPE Fund charity
- Clinical senior fellow at the University of Melbourne
- Published widely in Upper GI and bariatric literature
Dr Salena Ward
Dr Salena Ward is a General Surgeon who specialises in surgery of the oesophagus and stomach, including weight loss surgery.
- Salena believes in thorough patient consultation, aims to provide timely, comfortable and efficient service to patients in operative and non-operative care, and keeps her patients and their doctors fully informed at all stages of care.
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, The University of Melbourne, 2000. Postgraduate Diploma of Surgical Anatomy, Melbourne University Private, 2003. Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS), General Surgery, 2009. Specialist Fellowship in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Box Hill Hospital, Melbourne, 2009-2011. Specialist Fellowship in Oesophago-Gastric Surgery, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Oxford, United Kingdom, 2011-2012.
- Completed Master's in Surgery through Monash University in 2013
- Member of the Victoria Regional Committee at RACS
- Adjunct Lecturer at Monash University
- Supervisor for Masters in Surgery students
- Active member of Australian obesity and oesophagogastric specialist surgical societies
Dr Nicole Winter
- My passion is and always has been a patient-centred approach to treating conditions affecting the oesophagus and stomach. I strongly believe in getting to know each of my patients and tailoring treatment for the best long term result. I offer surgical and non-surgical approaches to the management of obesity.
- Bariatric Surgery Fellow, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane 2020. Oesophago-gastric surgery fellow, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane 2019. Oesophago-gastric surgery fellow, Box Hill Hospital Eastern Health, Melbourne 2018. Trauma and Emergency General Surgery fellow, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne 2017. Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS), General Surgery, 2016. Bachelor of Medical and Bachelor of Surgery, Melbourne University, 2007. Bachelor of Medical Science, Melbourne University, 2007.
- Clinical Honorary Lecturer at University of Melbourne
- Board member of the Australian & Aotearoa New Zealand Gastro-Oesophageal Surgery Association (AANZGOSA)
- Pre-SET surgical supervisor at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
- Graduated medical degree with Honours
Procedure Information
Gastric Bypass▼
In the case of gastric bypass surgery specifically, the body absorbs fewer calories from the food that you eat. Mentioned as one of the procedures offered by the surgeons.
Sleeve Gastrectomy▼
Mentioned as one of the clinical areas of interest for the surgeons. Weight loss surgery helps you lose weight by reducing the physical space in your stomach, making you feel full from smaller portions of food.
Revision Procedures▼
Revision procedures are listed among the clinical areas of interest for the surgeons at the practice.
Patient Testimonials
“Cannot begin to express how supportive, encouraging and committed this incredible practice is at helping you to become the best version of yourself!”
“The ongoing support provided by all at MWLS has been invaluable. I feel cared for every time I attend the rooms, it shows how much they enjoy their work.”
“I left my appointment feeling informed, empowered, heard and most importantly supported. Moving to Melbourne away from my country town was a challenge. You are an absolute breath of fresh air, I felt understood and cared for. Can't thank you enough.”
Support Team
Dietitian
Psychologist
Bariatric Physician / GP
Endocrinologist
Nurse Specialist
Opening Hours
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:30 am–5 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am–5 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am–5 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am–5 pm
Friday: 8:30 am–5 pm
Other Weight Loss Surgeons in VIC
Dr Andrew Huo
Melbourne Weight Loss Centre
“Melbourne Weight Loss Centre provides a specialised surgical weight loss treatment service for people who are morbidly obese and especially for those with obesity-related illnesses. They also specialise in the treatment of reflux disease and minimally-invasive general surgery as well as providing an endoscopy service.”
Zeev Duieb
Greater Eastern Obesity Surgery
“Greater Eastern Obesity Surgery is a team of health care specialists led by Bariatric Surgeon Dr Zeev Duieb, committed to working with patients to help them achieve their health and lifestyle goals. Conveniently located across multiple sites in Melbourne, they provide services to patients from all over Victoria.”
Mr Anthony Clough
Melbourne Centre for Bariatric Surgery
Epworth Eastern Hospital, St John of God Bendigo
“Melbourne Centre for Bariatric Surgery is led by Mr Anthony Clough, a General, Upper GI & Bariatric specialist with an interest in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. The clinic was the first in Melbourne to offer robotic technology for gastric bypass surgery and the first to offer SADI/SIPS duodenal switch surgery to Melbourne patients.”
Chek Tog
Specialist Surgical Group
“Specialist Surgical Group is a Melbourne-based multi-disciplinary specialist medical centre offering weight loss, plastic, skin cancer, upper GI, endocrine, breast, hand, and general surgery across locations in Essendon and Bundoora.”