Dr Simon Whitcher
Hunter Weight Loss & Upper GI
About
Hunter Weight Loss & Upper GI is a bariatric and upper GI surgical practice in the Newcastle, Maitland, and Lake Macquarie regions, prioritising excellence in care, understanding, compassion and respect with a patient-centred approach to weight loss journeys.
Procedures Offered
Also offered
Surgeons at This Clinic
Dr Dr Simon Whitcher
Dr Dr Patrick McQuillan
Hospital Affiliations
Maitland Private Hospital
East Maitland, NSW - private
Our Surgeons
Dr Patrick McQuillan
Dr Patrick McQuillan is a highly trained bariatric, upper gastrointestinal, and general surgeon committed to the highest quality care for his patients.
Dr Simon Whitcher
Dr Simon Whitcher is a General and Bariatric Surgeon who has lived and worked in Newcastle for the last ten years.
- dedicated to providing patients with the highest quality, individualised care
Procedure Information
Gastric Sleeve▼
One of the most common bariatric surgical procedures offered. Detailed description not available on the pages provided.
Roux en Y Gastric Bypass▼
One of the most common bariatric surgical procedures offered. Detailed description not available on the pages provided.
Single Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (Mini Bypass)▼
One of the most common bariatric surgical procedures offered. Detailed description not available on the pages provided.
SADI-S▼
One of the most common bariatric surgical procedures offered. Detailed description not available on the pages provided.
Revision Surgery▼
Revision surgery is designed to adjust or rectify a prior bariatric weight loss surgery. This type of surgery is usually considered when the initial operation hasn't yielded the expected weight loss outcomes or when complications necessitate further intervention.
Support Team
Dietitian
Psychologist
Exercise Physiologist
Other Weight Loss Surgeons in NSW
Dr Mark Boccola
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Dr Ertugrul Durmush
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Shirhan Ho
Dr Shirhan Ho - Bowral General Surgeon
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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.”