About
Coast Surgery provides a caring and tailored approach to general and weight loss surgery procedures on the Central Coast, led by Dr Simon Ghosh with a multidisciplinary team including dieticians, psychologists, physicians and exercise specialists.
Procedures Offered
Also offered
Hospital Affiliations
Gosford Private Hospital
Gosford, NSW - private
Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital
NSW - private
Brisbane Waters Private Hospital
NSW - private
About Dr Simon Ghosh
Our team is led by Dr Simon Ghosh, a consultant General and Laparoscopic (keyhole) surgeon specialising in Bariatric weight loss surgery on the Central Coast.
- At Coast Surgery we believe in a holistic approach to the complex problem of obesity. Weight loss surgery is part of the solution, and with our team of dieticians, psychologists, physicians and exercise specialists, we provide a tailored solution to help you look forward to a healthier future.
- BSc (Hons) King's College London, University of London (1995). MBBS Royal Free Hospital, University College London (2002). Further formal training in Bariatric Surgery with Dr George Hopkins at the Royal Brisbane Hospital & Holy Spirit Private Hospital.
- Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS)
- Member of Obesity Surgery Society of Australia and New Zealand (OSSANZ)
- Conjoint Fellow, University of Newcastle
- Member of General Surgeons Australia (GSA)
- A twelve month review of revisional single anastomosis gastric bypass for complication laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding for BMI over 35 (Obesity Surgery 2017 & poster presentation ASMBS New Orleans & OSSANZ conference 2016)
- Migration of eroded laparoscopic adjustable gastric band causing small bowel obstruction and perforation (BMJ Case reports 2017)
- Advanced bariatric fellows workshop 'Operative decision making' co-convener with Dr George Hopkins
- RACS Annual Surgical Meeting Presentation: New techniques in bariatric surgery: Single anastomosis gastric bypass Brisbane 2016
- RACS Annual Surgical Meeting Presentation: Late problems in gastric bypass Brisbane 2016
Procedure Information
Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve Surgery▼
One of the weight loss surgery procedures offered at Coast Surgery, performed laparoscopically.
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery▼
One of the weight loss surgery procedures offered at Coast Surgery, performed laparoscopically. Includes Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and Mini-gastric bypass / single anastomosis gastric bypass.
Revisional Bariatric Surgery▼
Revisional procedures including band to bypass, band to sleeve, and sleeve to bypass.
Laparoscopic Gastric Band Placement▼
Laparoscopic gastric band placement and band removal procedures are offered.
Support Team
Dietitian
Psychologist
Exercise Physiologist
Bariatric Physician / GP
Other Weight Loss Surgeons in NSW
Dr Mark Boccola
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“Circle of Care specialises in safe, effective bariatric surgery with personalised support at every step, led by experienced surgeons and a dedicated allied health team to help patients achieve long-term weight loss and better health.”
Dr Ertugrul Durmush
Life Weight Loss Centre
Westmead Private Hospital
“The Life Weight Loss Centre is a pioneer in weight loss surgery in Sydney, offering a comprehensive surgical and behavioural health program led by Dr Durmush, with a world-class team that has successfully performed over 9,000 laparoscopic operations across four Sydney locations.”
Shirhan Ho
Dr Shirhan Ho - Bowral General Surgeon
“Dr Shirhan Ho is a specialist general, laparoscopic, endoscopic and bariatric surgeon who has been providing surgical services to the Southern Highlands and surrounding districts since 2001.”
A/Prof Garett Smith
Shore Surgical
North Shore Private Hospital, St Luke's Hospital
“Shore Surgical provides comprehensive and coordinated care for patients considering laparoscopic (keyhole surgery) to achieve durable weight loss, with an experienced team of surgeons, dietetic and psychological support.”