About Us
Meet our team of world-class and experienced bariatric surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, coaches, and support staff!
About Us
Meet our team of world-class and experienced bariatric surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, coaches, and support staff!
Dr. Arun Dhir
B.Sc, MBBS, FRACS, MS
Upper Gastrolntestinal and Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Arun is the author of nine books, has co-authored over 35 scientific papers and is a researcher at the University of Melbourne. He is also a yoga and meditation teacher.
Dr. Ben Keong
MBBS, FRACS
Upper GI and bariatric and General Surgeon
Dr. Benjamin Keong has an interest in anti-reflux and gastric cancer surgery. He works both in public and private hospitals providing a broad range of general surgical procedures.
Dr. Gary Foo
MS FRCS (Edinburgh UK) FRACS
Upper GI, Bariatric & General Surgeon
Dr. Gary has a keen interest in disorders of the food pipe and stomach. He deals with patients from the public and private sectors. He has a keen interest in the management of oesophageal cancer and hiatus hernia.
Dr. Don (Chunxiao) Zhang
MBBS, FRACGP
Bariatric Practitioner
Assisting Dr. Arun in all types of Bariatric procedures, Dr. Zhang is a Bariatric medical practitioner. He helps plan peri-operative care and assessments. He can also prescribe medical weight loss options as a potential alternative to surgery and as a solution of potential weight regain after the procedure. Dr. Don undertook extensive studies in weight loss medicine including certification from the World Obesity Federation (SCOPE) and is an associate member of ANZMOSS and IFSO.
Monique Davey
B.ED., Coach, NLP Practitioner
Healthy Habits Coach
Monique specialises in Healthy Habits Coaching Support. With 30 years of teaching experience, local government advocacy and a mum to 3 children, her coaching comes with personalised, clear, and strategic methodologies. Monique gives clients the tools they need to let go of disempowering habits and behaviour patterns to realise their true potential and weight goal.
Kristen Varnis
MBBS, FRACGP
Accredited Practising Dietitian
Kristen is an accredited practising dietitian with a keen interest in supporting patients on their journey of weight loss with practical ideas and effective nutrition planning.
