Mr Atalla is a certified locally trained surgeon and a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS). He completed his General Surgery training through Western Health in Melbourne and affiliated regional hospitals. He was subsequently selected for an accredited post-fellowship position, training in Bariatric Surgery with renowned surgeon, Mr Michael Booth in Auckland, New Zealand. He is also a credentialed Endoscopist under the GESA Conjoint Committee, a senior lecturer at the University of Melbourne and has multiple publications in highly reputable peer-reviewed journals.

His experienced, multi-disciplinary team, comprising of a Bariatric Nurse Practitioner, Dietitian, Psychologist, Counsellor and Exercise Physiologist, aim to provide a safe and supportive environment for all patients as they embark on their weight loss journey through a holistic approach to ensure long-term success.

BARIATRIC SURGERY PERFORMED:

• Gastric bypass

• Gastric sleeve

• Gastric banding

• Duodenal switch

• Revisional surgery including conversion of gastric band to bypass

• Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) selectively after significant weight loss

BARIATRIC SUPPORT

• Evidence-based affordable lifestyle and weight loss programs

• Relapse management to encourage sustainable behavioural changes

• Monitored dietary programs and smartphone application

• Use of medications for appetite suppressant and satiety induction

• Long-term postoperative weight maintenance support

• Counselling, psychology and exercise physiology

GENERAL SURGERY AND ENDOSCOPY PERFORMED

• Gastroscopy and colonoscopy

• Intra-gastric balloon and dilations

• Laparoscopic hernia and gallbladder surgery

• Complex UGI and anti-reflux procedures

• Skin cancer surgery

Bariatric Surgery: Gastric bypass-Gastric sleeve-Gastric banding-Duodenal switch-Revisional surgery including conversion of gastric band to bypass-Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) selectively after significant weight loss. General Surgery and Endoscopy: Gastroscopy and colonoscopy-Intra-gastric balloon and dilations-Laparoscopic hernia and gallbladder surgery-Complex UGI and anti-reflux procedures-Skin cancer surgery.

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