OUR CIRCLE OF CARE PROGRAM
Fifteen years of safe and effective weight loss surgery with a dedicated team caring for over 6000 patients and achieving outstanding results
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Dr Mark BoccolaB.Med, FRACS, ANZGOSA
Dr Mark Boccola is a specialty trained Bariatric and Upper GI surgeon. He grew up in Newcastle, NSW and attended the University of Newcastle Medical School graduating in 2006.
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The Bariatric Surgery Registry
Circle of Care is a leading contributor to the Bariatric Surgery Registry which is a clinical quality and safety registry with the primary objective of measuring outcomes of patients undergoing bariatric surgery in Australia and New Zealand
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Your Weight Loss JourneyWe are here to help
Readiness for Change
You have overcome fear and other obstacles, and have made a decision to move towards a healthy life.
GP Referral
You have spoken with your GP about obesity or other related health issues and obtained a referral.
First Appointment
You have filled the online assessment form, you meet your surgeon and team, and learn more about your choices and risks.
PreOperative Tests
You have preoperative tests blood tests, ultrasound and possibly x-rays to confirm your suitability.
PREOPERATIVE MEETING
Your surgeon will discuss your results, any surgery or care plan questions, ask you to sign a consent form.
PreOperative Diet
Your Diet before surgery is planned and is designed to improve procedural outcomes and reduce surgical risks.
Weight Loss Surgery
The keyhole surgery takes about 90 minutes under general anesthetic. Your hospital stay is 2 or 3 days.
Recovery at Home
You are given specific dietary instructions that change with time. After initial lethargy, you return to normal quickly.
PostOperative Appointments
14 days after surgery you visit our practice and dietician to check your wounds and progress.
28 days after surgery you see your surgeon who ensures that you are fully recovered.
Patient Reviews
The team at circle of care have been amazing from day 1. Dr Roy is so professional, knowledgeable and supportive. He takes...
Carolyn Heffernan
14-Sep-2023Amazing place with amazing people! Love all the support and genuine care for patients.
Isabella Giammanco
14-Sep-2023If you want to have a great team on your side for your journey to better health, the Circle of Care team is the way to go. So friendly...
Vicki
14-Sep-2023The team are amazing. They all support you all the way through. They are all so easy to talk to and offer constructive advice which...
Kaye Lam
14-Sep-2023I loved how friendly and responsive all the staff were. I like that there was room to taylor things to me personally. So I saw psychologist...
Michelle Ishak
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