Dr Philip Townend

Bariatric, General & Upper GI Surgeon
Associate Professor Philip Townend is a specialist in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery as well as General Surgery. After graduating from the University of New South Wales in 2007, he completed his internship and residency in Newcastle, NSW.
After obtaining his FRACS in general surgery in 2017, he went on to receive further training as a fellow in HPB Surgery at Royal North Shore Hospital and as the Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery Fellow at The Canberra Hospital, ACT.
In 2018, Philip was successfully offered an ANZGOSA (Australia and New Zealand Gastric and Oesophageal Surgery Association) Fellowship for 2 years. He continued his ANZGOSA training at Bankstown/Liverpool Hospital in Sydney, specializing in both Oesophagogastric and Hepatopancreaticobiliary surgery.
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BENEFITS OF WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY

Quality of life

Weight loss improves quality of life by reducing co-morbidities, disease prevalence, medication use, increasing activity and improving self-esteem.

Lower Your Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is a major cause of heart attack, stroke and other life threatening disorders. Substantial weight loss can assit to lower your blood pressure and your need for medication with potential to cease use.

Improve Diabetes

Diabetes is an extremely destructive disease and can increase risk of diseases including; heart attack, stroke, vision problems, kidney failure and vascular disease. Weight loss can improve your diabetic management and reduce insulin dependence.

Improve Sleep

Significant weight loss can improve sleep, energy levels and reduce snoring. People who rely on CPAP may be able to reduce or cease use with medical guidance.

Mobility & Increases Energy Levels

Weight loss increases your ability to exercise, improves mobility and increases energy levels. An increase in muscle furthers weight loss and encourages a healthier lifestyle.

Reduced Cholesterol Levels

High cholesterol levels are a major risk factor for vascular disease. Your cholesterol an be reduced to a safer level and your need for medication may also reduce.

Decreases Risk Of Heart Disease

Weight loss reduces strain and work load on the heart. It decreases risk of adverse events, such as a heart attack.

Reduce Pain & Osteoarthritis

Weight loss reduces strain on the bodies joints, reducing discomfort and pain associated with osteoarthritis. This allows people to be more active, enjoy exercise and engage in healthy living.

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