Dr Mark BoccolaB.Med, FRACS, ANZGOSA

Dr. Mark Boccola is a highly specialised Bariatric and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon. He was raised in Newcastle, NSW and earned his medical degree from the University of Newcastle Medical School in 2006. Dr. Boccola then underwent extensive training in general surgery in Victoria, resulting in the award of his Fellowship to the Royal Australian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in 2015.

He pursued post-fellowship training through the ANZ Gastro-Oesophageal Surgical Association (ANZGOSA), focusing on cancer resection and hiatal hernia repair. Dr. Boccola also dedicated himself to further specialisation in obesity surgery through an ANZ Metabolic & Obesity Surgery Society (ANZMOSS) post at Box Hill Hospital, Victoria. Dr. Boccola's contributions to the medical field extend beyond his clinical practice. He has authored journal articles covering a range of surgical topics, including oncology, reconstruction and anastomotic leak presenting his findings on international platforms.

Currently, Dr. Boccola serves in positions at Lakeview, Westmead and Dudley Private Hospitals. He places an emphasis on post-operative support as an important part of patient care.