Dr Mark Gately
Dr Mark GatelyDr Mark Gately is a locally trained bariatric (weight loss) surgeon who has worked in Newcastle and the Hunter Region since 2006.
Dr Gately completed his Surgical training in General surgery before heading overseas to further sub-specialise in bariatric and benign upper gastrointestinal surgery. Whilst overseas, Dr Gately was employed at Chelsea & Westminster NHS Hospital, an NHS centre of excellence for Bariatric surgery in Central London. Spending 2 years abroad, Dr Gately gained extensive experience in all forms of primary and revisional bariatric procedures including sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass, as well as expertise in the surgical management of conditions such as reflux and achalasia.
Currently Dr Gately operates at Lingard Private Hospital, Lake Macquarie Private Hospital and also Maitland Private Hospital, offering bariatric surgery at all sites. He also holds a public appointment at Maitland public hospital.
Dr Gately is very passionate about the delivery of high quality, holistic bariatric surgical care and his patients enjoy his approachable and thoughtful manner. He predominantly sees consultations at our Sea Change Weight Loss Clinic at Merewether, and also via this practice in East Maitland at the Maitland Private Hospital Consultation Suites, 175 Chisholm Road, East Maitland.
Dr Martin McLeod
Dr Martin McLeodDr Martin McLeod grew up in Newcastle. He undertook training in general surgery locally and obtained his fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS). Following this, he completed further sub-specialty training in bariatric (weight loss) surgery in Western Australia at one of Australia’s busiest bariatric surgical centres.
Dr McLeod believes in a holistic approach to the treatment of obesity as a chronic disease. This requires a multi-faceted approach to treatment involving dietitians, GPs, other specialists and surgeons.
To stay up to date with current trends in the field of bariatric and general surgery, Dr McLeod attends national and international conferences at least annually.
The weight loss procedures he performs are as follows:
- Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
- Laparoscopic gastric bypass
- Revisional weight loss surgery
Dr McLeod also performs general surgical procedures including hernia surgery, gall bladder surgery, melanoma surgery, gastroscopy and colonoscopy.
He has a public hospital appointment at the Calvary Mater Hospital and operates privately at Lake Macquarie Private Hospital, Lingard Private Hospital and Hunter Valley Private Hospital.
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We team together with GPs, dieticians and psychologists to provide a holistic approach to weight loss and ongoing management. This is the key to long-term success.