SCOPE Certified – what does it mean & why is it important in bariatrics
Recently, Dr Jennifer Matthei joined Dr Georgia Rigas as a SCOPE Certified bariatric practitioner. The SCOPE Certification is the international standard of obesity management expertise, recognising excellence in obesity. The SCOPE Certification is part of the World...
Supporting you on your Fresh Start
At Upper GI Surgery, we want to make sure that you receive as much support as possible after your bariatric surgery. In addition to our already comprehensive after-care program, patients will now be receiving access to Fresh Start Online as part of their surgical...
Weight Issues Network 2020 Report
It was in 2019 that we first shared our involvement with Weight Issues Network (WIN), an Australian network created to “provide a strong voice and support for people living with and affected by obesity”. WIN actively seeks participation in their surveys from people...
World Obesity Day 2021
World Obesity Day takes place annually on the 4th of March. The global theme this year is: “Every Body Needs Everybody: Bringing together the global community, we’re working towards building happier, healthier and longer lives for everybody.” The mission of World...
Dr Michael Talbot: Bariatric Surgery & Beyond Podcast
Listen to Dr Michael Talbot speaking about Bariatric Surgery on the Australian Weight Loss Surgery Podcast.
Meet the Upper GI Surgery Surgeons
At Upper GI Surgery we have a multidisciplinary team dedicated to our patients ensuring they are provided with the best standard of care possible, whether that be for bariatric surgery, reflux, hernia or any of our other treatment options. Each member of our team is...