NQOSC Team
North Queensland Obesity Surgery Centre
About
North Queensland Obesity Surgery Centre (NQOSC) is a bariatric surgery clinic based in Pimlico, Townsville with additional consulting and operating in Cairns, offering surgical and non-surgical weight loss procedures.
Procedures Offered
Also offered
Surgeons at This Clinic
Dr Samuel Baker
Dr Sabin Warner-Smith
Hospital Affiliations
Mater Private Hospital
QLD - private
About Dr Samuel Baker
- Has performed more than 3000 procedures over the past 17 years
Procedure Information
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy▼
Sleeve gastrectomy is a partial gastrectomy that results in removal of most of the stomach, with the remainder resembling a "banana" or "half moon". Also known as "partial gastrectomy," "sleeve gastrectomy," "longitude gastrectomy," and "vertical gastrectomy."
Laparoscopic Gastric Banding (Lap-Band)▼
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) was first introduced in the early 1990s as a potentially safe, controllable, and reversible method for achieving significant weight loss in the severely obese.
ORBERA Intragastric BalloonA good aim is to try and aim for a loss of 1kg per week▼
An innovative and non-surgical approach to weight loss. A soft silicone intragastric balloon is temporarily placed in the stomach for six months. The balloon creates a feeling of fullness and encourages healthy portion control. At NQOSC, the program is combined with a personalised support program of nutrition and exercise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is a candidate for the intragastric balloon?▼
How much weight will I lose with the intragastric balloon?▼
How is the balloon inserted?▼
How is the balloon removed?▼
Will I put the weight back on after the intragastric balloon?▼
What are the side effects of the intragastric balloon?▼
What can I eat after the intragastric balloon?▼
Results
Dr Baker has performed more than 3000 procedures over the past 17 years
Pricing
From $18,990
Dr Baker: Sleeve Gastrectomy without Private Health Insurance Total Fee $18,990 (after Medicare rebates). Sleeve Gastrectomy with Private Health Insurance Management Fee $8,795. Dr Warner-Smith: Sleeve Gastrectomy with Private Health Insurance Management Fee $7995. Sleeve Gastrectomy without Private Health Insurance Management Fee $6500, Approximate Total Cost $18,990 (after Medicare rebates).
Accepts uninsured patients
Support Team
Dietitian
Psychologist
Exercise Physiologist
Bariatric Physician / GP
Nurse Specialist
Aftercare
10 years follow-up (included in fee)
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