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Our team provides all patients with a warm and friendly environment - [Instagram](https://mgisb.com.au/instagram/) - View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dr George Hopkins (@drgeorgehopkins) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dr George Hopkins (@drgeorgehopkins) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dr George Hopkins (@drgeorgehopkins) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dr George Hopkins (@drgeorgehopkins) View this post - [Our Surgical Doctors](https://mgisb.com.au/our_surgical_doctors/) - Dr George Hopkins: Weight Loss Surgery Dr George Hopkins is the founder of Metabolic GI Surgery Brisbane and a visiting Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric surgeon at the Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital and St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside. In the last two decades Dr Hopkins has been a leading exponent of new and emerging bariatric - [Our Patient Care Team](https://mgisb.com.au/about-us/our-patient-care-team/) - Our Patient Care Team will be the first people you speak to at Metabolic GI Surgery Brisbane and they will provide you with all the essential information needed, before your appointment with one of our various specialists. Our Patient Care Team will provide you with exceptional administration support throughout your entire process. The team will - [Our Doctors & Nurses](https://mgisb.com.au/our-doctors-and-nurses/) - Christine Egan: Registered Nurse Christine is a highly skilled, specialist surgical clinic nurse who has dedicated her career to providing exceptional support and treatment to patients undergoing various general surgical procedures. She is known for her empathetic approach and her comprehensive understanding of surgical procedures, patient management, and recovery processes. Chris’ expertise extends to include - [Contact Us](https://mgisb.com.au/contact-us-2-2/) - Contact Information Chermside Health Hub Level 2, Suite 204 621 Gympie Road, Chermside QLD 4032 Phone: 07 3861 4677 Fax: 07 3256 3516 Email: reception@mgisb.com.au After hours emergency contact number: 07 3830 5982 Book an appointment If you are a new patient wishing to book an appointment online, please click below. Book Appointment For all - [Our Allied Health Team](https://mgisb.com.au/our_allied-health-team/) - Dr Michéle Van Vuuren: Bariatric Psychology Dr Michéle Janse Van Vuuren is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist who has an interest in the assessment and intervention of bariatric surgery patients both pre-and post-surgery. Michéle is fully registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, and has memberships with the Australian Psychological Society and College of - [General Surgery](https://mgisb.com.au/general-surgery/) - General Surgery The Surgical Doctors at Metabolic GI Surgery Brisbane offer a comprehensive array surgical services to address medical conditions concerning the abdominal area . Utilising advanced techniques, including minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, we effectively treat various abdominal disorders such as hernias, stomach issues, intestinal problems, and so forth. Many of these procedures can be - [Gastric Band Management](https://mgisb.com.au/gastric-banding/) - Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding Adjustable Gastric Banding ‘Lap Band’ was a very popular operation from the late 90’s through to about 2010. It was by far the most commonly accessed bariatric procedure in Australia because of its minimally invasive approach and safety profile. However, with the evolution of the bariatric specialty it became obvious to - [About Us](https://mgisb.com.au/about-us/) - Metabolic GI Surgery Brisbane is a practice devoted to the treatment and management of obesity, weight-related health issues and holistic health and wellness, with surgical and non-surgical options tailored to each individual patient. Our team provides all patients with a warm and friendly environment to obtain the information and specialist advice that they need to - [Allurion Gastric Balloon](https://mgisb.com.au/allurion-gastric-balloon/) - At Metabolic GI Surgery Brisbane, we offer a comprehensive six-month program all inclusive to provide patients with ongoing support to make lasting changes to their eating habits and lifestyle. Our dedicated team provides personalised guidance throughout your weight loss journey. From nutritional counselling to ongoing support, we’re here to help you every step of the - [Dr George Hopkins](https://mgisb.com.au/about-us/dr-george-hopkins/) - Dr George Hopkins is the founder of Metabolic GI Surgery Brisbane and a visiting Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric surgeon at the Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital and St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside. In the last two decades Dr Hopkins has been a leading exponent of new and emerging bariatric procedures and techniques. Most of Dr - [Endocrinology](https://mgisb.com.au/endocrinology/) - Endocrinology Metabolic GI Surgery Brisbane’s dedicated Endocrinologist specialises in a wide range of conditions that relate to hormone problems and endocrine (hormone) glands. They can also help with issues related to menopause, puberty, diabetes and thyroid problems. Major stresses such or recent life changes can cause hormone conditions, and our Endocrinologists will sit down with - [Dietitian Counselling](https://mgisb.com.au/dietitian-counselling/) - Dietitian Counselling Our goal at Metabolic GI Surgery Brisbane is to help people reach their own healthy weight and to maintain this in the long term. Our dietitians are specialised, experienced, and trained in Bariatric Surgery and we help people break through their plateaus to achieve their goals in the longer term whilst working closely - [Bariatric Psychology](https://mgisb.com.au/bariatric-psychology/) - Bariatric Psychology Our Bariatric Psychologist provides pre-operative and post-operative support to help patients understand how emotions and stress can affect their weight. They will work with the patient before surgery to ensure that they are in a healthy mental state and are equipped to manage the physical and lifestyle changes that comes with Bariatric Surgery. - [Obesity Related Concerns](https://mgisb.com.au/allurion-gastric-balloon-2/) - Pathways to Metabolic and Bariatric Surgical Conditions Fertility Issues Women of child-bearing age are suffering an increasing prevalent problem of obesity-related fertility compromise. Obesity reduces fertility for both men and women and it certainly reduces the effectiveness of therapies designed to assist in fertility. Obesity also has a significant effect on the pregnant expectant mother, - [Revisional Surgery](https://mgisb.com.au/revisionalsurgery/) - Revisional Surgery Revision surgery is the name we use when patients who have previously undergone weight loss surgery need further surgery. It is important to understand that revision surgery can have a number of different and very specific purposes. It is very important to consider always with the surgeon, or with Dr Hopkins, the reason - [Gastric Bypass](https://mgisb.com.au/gastric-bypass/) - Gastric Bypass Gastric bypass is a surgical technique which has been used for weight loss for over half a century. It is important to point out that there are various iterations of gastric bypass and that different surgeons in different parts of the world perform these variations of gastric bypass, all for the effect of - [Sleeve Gastrectomy](https://mgisb.com.au/sleeve-gastrectomy/) - Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy All operations or interventions for morbid obesity attempt to reduce the stomach capacity. This has the effect of reducing appetite and caloric intake which allows for weight loss. There are a number of different procedures which can achieve this aim and gastric sleeve resection, also known as sleeve or tube gastrectomy, is - [Reflux Surgery](https://mgisb.com.au/sleeve-gastrectomy-2/) - What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)? GERD is a condition that happens when some of your stomach juices flow back into your esophagus (the tube that connects your mouth with your stomach) and it is a very common condition. Reflux Surgery If lifestyle changes or medicine do not help, or you do not want to - [Exercise Physiology](https://mgisb.com.au/exercise-physiology/) - Exercise Physiology Our accredited Exercise Physiologyst is trained to specalise in clinical exercise interventions for patients with a broard range of health issues. 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