Dr. Craig Taylor - Laparoscopic and Obesity Surgeon

Specialist laparoscopic and obesity surgeon with over 5 years experience in obesity surgery and has performed more than 1000 weight-loss surgical procedures. He is the primary author of a number of scientific and research papers that have been presented at leading international congresses and published in respected medical journals, and is an active member of the Obesity Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand, the International Federation of Surgery for Obesity, and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. He attended the University of Sydney and graduated with honours and was awarded the Robert Craig prize in Surgery. He received his training in General Surgery at the Royal North Shore hospital before undertaking an intensive 3-year Fellowship training program in Bariatric (obesity) and Upper Gastrointestinal surgery at leading surgical units in Australia and in the United States. His training in obesity surgery has covered all of the major operation types including complex revisional procedures, and has focused strongly on providing holistic multi-disclipinary patient aftercare support in order to achieve maximum results. He also performs complex upper gastrointestinal surgery including surgery on the liver, stomach, gallstones, adrenal glands, anti-reflux surgery, and abdominal hernia surgery with a particular focus on the laparoscopic (keyhole) approach. He received his training in General Surgery at the Royal North Shore hospital before undertaking an intensive 3-year Fellowship training program in Bariatric (obesity) and Upper Gastrointestinal surgery at leading surgical units in Australia and in the United States. His training in obesity surgery has covered all of the major operation types including complex revisional procedures, and has focused strongly on providing holistic multi-disclipinary patient aftercare support in order to achieve maximum results. He also performs complex upper gastrointestinal surgery including surgery on the liver, stomach, gallstones, adrenal glands, anti-reflux surgery, and abdominal hernia surgery with a particular focus on the laparoscopic (keyhole) approach.

Completed his Doctor of Philosophy at Loyola College, Maryland, USA in 1995. He is a clinical psychologist. He has worked in mental health in America and Australia for over 20 years. Recently, he completed a six-month consultancy in Manchester, UK. For over 11 years, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Encompass Australasia. He has published professional articles as well as presenting papers at a variety of national and international conferences. He is an experienced workshop presenter. Tony works with adult women and men in a supportive approach to therapy. Tony realises that our patients are making an important commitment to themselves, their loved ones and to life in general when they consider banding. This decision taken at the right time in a person's life leads to rich psychological rewards. As a member of our team of psychologists, he supports the patient celebrate their successes. Unhealthy eating for most people has a long history so establishing a healthy vital relationship with eating takes time and has some challenges. These challenges can be faced with good support. Along with Taryn, Tony takes the role of 'band coach', helping our patients feel confident, supported and good about themselves and their achievements.

Enthusiastic dietitian who developed a keen interest in diet and health while studying Food Science and Nutrition at the University of Queensland. She quickly upgraded to a Bachelor of Health Science in Nutrition and Dietetics where she reveled in all there was to learn about food and health - and importantly, how to communicate this information in a motivating, interesting and practical way. Michelle has worked both in Australia and abroad. She has recently returned from two years in the UK where she worked in two of the leading teaching hospitals in London; King's College Hospital and Imperial College Hospital. During her time there she developed a keen interest in Obesity surgery and worked in the surgical weight-loss units at both hospitals furthering her skills and knowledge in weight management. Prior to this she worked in Brisbane in a weight management clinic. Michelle is keen to show you how to improve your health and wellness by eating a wide range of tasty, nutritious foods with your Lap Band.