My journey into medicine began in South Africa. Growing up with parents who were pharmacists, hospitals, and healthcare were part of my daily life from an early age. I studied medicine at WITS University in Johannesburg and trained at Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto—experiences that instilled in me a deep commitment to patient care and resilience.
After working in the UK and completing my General Surgery training in New Zealand, I was awarded Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2011. I did a further two years of specialised subspecialty training through the AANZGOSA program, focusing on complex laparoscopic cancer and upper gastrointestinal surgery.
Today, as a surgeon in Perth, I am proud to be an early adopter of robotic bariatric surgery, having started in 2022. For me, innovation isn't just about the technology; it’s about using minimally invasive techniques to improve your recovery and long-term outcomes.
But I believe surgery is only one part of the equation. I founded New Me Surgery because I wanted to move beyond the operating theatre. Whether through our private community pages, podcasts, or virtual challenges, my goal is to foster a spirit of connection that supports you long after your procedure.
When I’m not in surgery, I’m a father of four who loves tech, travelling and photography. These roles remind me that every patient I see has a full life they are eager to get back to—and it’s my privilege to help them get there.
New Me Surgery became my opportunity to shape a bariatric service that could offer more—a place where patients could find compassion, real support, and the tools they needed for true transformation.
It’s not just about weight loss. It’s about life transformation, a commitment to becoming the person you know you can be.
As Harriet Lerner aptly put it, “Personal growth and change is a self-loving task, and it doesn’t flourish in an atmosphere of self-depreciation and self-blame.”
That message has stayed with me because I’ve seen how often people carry shame or frustration into this journey. But shame isn’t a path to healing. Self-compassion is. I hope New Me Surgery embodies that approach
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