Sunday, June 9

Patient Weight Loss Workshop

Join us for a free educational workshop where you can learn about current weight loss options - presented by experts in the field

By MedSurg Weight Loss

Date and time

Sunday, June 9 · 9:30am - 1pm AEST

Location

St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside

627 Rode Road Chermside, QLD 4032 Australia

Agenda

Dr David Mitchell - Bariatric Surgery

Dr David Mitchell is a Bariatric Surgeon/General Surgeon and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon who is highly experienced in the management of the Bariatric Patient. Dr Mitchell will be presenting on "al...

Dr Somayyeh Firouzi - Pre and Post Operative Diet

Dr Somayyeh Firouzi is a PhD Accredited Practicing Dietitian with over 20 years of clinical experience in Dietetics and Nutrition. She is an Eating Disorder trained practitioner and has publications ...

Dr Paige Lanyon-Roberts - Medical Weight Loss

Dr Paige Lanyon-Roberts is a highly qualified General Practitioner, Bariatric Doctor and Surgical Assistant with a primary focus on metabolic health and the management of obesity. She will be present...

Mr Glenn Mackintosh - Role for Psychology

Mr Glenn Mackintosh is the Founder of Weight Management Psychology. He is a member of the Australian Psychological Society and the Queensland representative for the APS Psychology of Eating, Weight,...

About this event

3 hours 30 minutes

Welcome to the MedSurg Weight Loss, Total Upper GI Surgery and Weight Management Psychology Education Workshop. We're thrilled to have you join us on this journey towards a healthier lifestyle. We are specialised Bariatric and Metabolic Health Clinicians who are passionate about exceptional quality patient care and education. Our goals are to help you to achieve the best outcome from your weight loss journey. Come along to our free education session to learn more about how current weight loss treatments may work for you.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I park?

Parking is available in the multilevel car park adjacent to the Prince Charles Hospital. We will validate your parking for you so that it is free for you.

Tell me more about the morning tea.

Tea, coffee, juice and light refreshments will be provided for morning tea. Please notify us of any specific dietary requirements and we will cater to your needs.

Why are you doing this?

There is so much misinformation out there regarding obesity and available treatments for obesity. We hope to provide evidence based information to our local community to improve knowledge, eliminate stigma and discrimination and increase access to premium quality obesity care.

How long do the sessions go for?

The workshop will be divided into 2 sessions which will contain 2 x 25 minute presentations each (total 4 presentations). Topics can be explored in the Agenda above. There will be time before, between and after the sessions to chat freely with our doctors and allied health professionals.

Who is invited to attend?

Anyone over the age of 18 who is interested in learning more about obesity treatments is welcome to attend. There is no charge for this event. Registrations are essential as places are strictly limited.

Organized by

MedSurg Weight Loss