Bariatric Surgery
at UGIS
Tailored patient-centred care every step of the journey
Welcome to the Upper GI Surgery Weight Loss Surgery website. We have been established over 20 years in Sydney with our main practice located in Kogarah, and additional clinics in Wollongong, the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney & Orange NSW. We are a friendly and dedicated team comprised of specialist surgeons, physicians, nurses, Dietitian, Psychologist and administration support staff, ensuring that you are in the best hands for the duration of your treatment and aftercare.
We are an accredited Centre of Excellence in Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery with our leading surgeon Associate Professor Michael Talbot holding the Master Surgeon accreditation, as well as Dr Jason Maani and Dr Gary Yee is a Surgeon of Excellence. Our Bariatric surgery procedures include gastric sleeve, gastric bypass and gastric banding; we are experts in Bariatric surgery and the necessary aftercare, so you can feel confident when choosing us.
For more information on any of the services that we provide, or to book an appointment to discuss your individual needs, please feel free to give us a call on 02 9553 1120 or fill out our easy online contact form and one of our team will be in touch with you soon.
Helping you in your health journey
Bariatric Surgery
Weight Loss Treatment
Our Patient Journey
Costs
Why Choose Us
3 Years of Follow-up Appointments
Our patients benefit from having access to follow-up appointments with a Bariatric Specialist for up to 3 years after surgery, which is included in the clinic fee.
Over 20 Years of Experience
Our Bariatric surgery expertise is second to none. We have Australian-leading experience in many procedures, including the less commonly performed complex revision and robotic surgery.
Our Dedicated Support Team
Our welcoming and committed team is comprised of Nurses, Dietitian and Psychologist, as well as Admin support staff, making sure you are in the best hands for the duration of your treatment and the crucial aftercare period.
Multiple Clinic Locations in NSW
You can visit us at one of our many clinics in NSW - our main practice is located in Kogarah, and we also run clinics at St Vincent’s Clinic (Darlinghurst), Illawarra Family Medical Centre (Wollongong) and Orange Specialist Clinic.
Bariatric Centre of Excellence
Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) accreditation is achieved by providing the highest quality of care to patients as determined by an independent, external process of evaluation.
Bariatric Surgery Registry (BSR) Leading Contributors
We have contributed data since the BSR was first available in NSW and are pleased to report that our audit results are excellent. Audit is part of the “quality mindset” driving us towards excellence.
Our Latest Blog Articles
Exercise Prescription Following Bariatric Surgery
Exercise is one of the major pillars of health maintenance for successful, lifelong weight loss. By including regular exercise into your weekly routine you will see: ✓ Physical Health improvements ✓ Mental health improvements Exercise is an excellent way to: ✓...
Making the Most of Your Bariatric Surgery Tool Kit
Undergoing bariatric surgery is a significant step towards improving your health and achieving long-term weight loss. As part of our Ongoing Care Program at UGIS we provide all our patients with a Bariatric Surgery Tool Kit - a set of resources designed to help you...
Alcohol and Weight Loss
Consumption of Alcohol by the Body Alcohol whenever consumed is the first fuel for the body to burn; while your body is processing the alcohol it will not burn fat. It will not stop your weight loss, but it will postpone it. After consuming your first alcoholic drink,...