Weight Loss Surgery in Gold Coast
Explore our weight loss surgery with a specialist bariatric team.
Begin with a bulk-billed consultation with Dr Catherine Quirk to understand your options and funding pathways.
Achieve Long Term Weight Loss With Expert Surgical & Medical Treatment
For many people living with obesity or weight-related health conditions, weight loss surgery can be an effective part of a structured medical plan.
Our clinic offers evidence-based surgical options including gastric sleeve surgery, gastric bypass surgery and revision weight loss procedures, all performed in accredited hospitals on the Gold Coast.
250+ Patients Supported
Patients are supported not only through the surgical process, but also with ongoing care from an endocrinologist, dietitian, psychologist and exercise physiologist, helping them understand their options and the support available.
Alternative Funding Pathways
During your consultation we can discuss alternative funding pathways, including superannuation access options and structured payment pathways that may be available.
Why choose a Weight Loss Surgeon in the Gold Coast
At The Weight Loss Specialist Clinic, patients are supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team led by Dr Philip Townend (Bariatric, General & Upper GI Surgeon) and Dr Catherine Quirk (Bariatric Physician).
Together, the team provides structured care before, during and after surgery helping patients understand their options and supporting them throughout their weight loss journey.
Bariatric Surgical Care
Our clinic focuses exclusively on bariatric procedures, including gastric sleeve surgery, gastric bypass surgery and revision weight loss procedures performed in accredited hospitals.
Multidisciplinary Support Team
Patients are supported by a coordinated team including an endocrinologist, dietitian, psychologist and exercise physiologist to guide their weight loss journey.
Funding & Superannuation Pathways
We offers alternative funding pathways, including potential superannuation access and structured payment options for eligible patients.
Our Weight Loss Options
Commonly performed procedures
Sleeve Gastrectomy
A procedure that reduces the size of the stomach, helping patients feel full sooner and eat smaller portions. It is one of the most commonly performed weight loss surgeries.
Gastric Bypass
A procedure that changes how the stomach and small intestine handle food, helping reduce food intake and calorie absorption. It can be an effective option for long-term weight loss and metabolic health.
Revision Weight Loss Surgery
Revision surgery may be considered for patients who have previously had weight loss surgery but require further treatment. It can help address complications or improve long-term outcomes.
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB)
A well-established bariatric procedure that reduces stomach size and reroutes part of the digestive system. This approach can support significant weight loss and improvements in certain metabolic conditions.
Loop Duodenal Switch (SADI-S or SIPS)
An advanced bariatric procedure that combines stomach reduction with changes to how food is absorbed in the digestive system. It may be considered for patients with higher BMI or complex weight-related conditions.
Hernia Surgery
Surgical treatment for abdominal hernias, where weakened tissue allows internal organs to push through the abdominal wall. Repairing the hernia helps relieve symptoms and prevent further complications.
Research shows bariatric surgery may significantly reduce mortality risk
in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Comfortably reduce the amount of food you can eat
to still feel full.
The most effective treatment for obesity
in suitable patients
Our Multidisciplinary Team
Meet the Team
Dr Phil Townend
Bariatric, General & Upper GI Surgeon
Dr Catherine Quirk
Bariatric Physician | Surgical Assistant
Dr Jessica Triay
Endocrinologist and General Physician
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Your consultation with Dr Catherine Quirk (Bariatric Physician) is designed to help you better understand your options and whether weight loss surgery may be an appropriate next step for you.
During this appointment, you will have the opportunity to ask questions, discuss your health history, and explore potential treatment pathways in a supportive and confidential setting.
What Our Clients Say
I cannot recommend Dr Townend and his amazing team highly enough. From the moment I had my initial phone call with Steph who was so compassionate, to my initial consultation with Dr Quirk, to meeting Dr Townend, Dietician Jen and Psych Rachel my whole process has been incredible. An uncomplicated surgery and recovery and seeing amazing results have given me back my quality of life. If you are considering WLS, please give the team a call, you wont regret it. Thankyou, all of you
Rachel D
Client
The Weight Loss Specialist Clinic has been amazing. They have been open, honest and approachable at all times. It was a hard decision to make to change my life, but I was sick of feeling sick. But after meeting Dr Townend, Dr Quirk, Jen and Steph, I have felt supported at all steps through this journey. They have been fantastic, they are always on the phone or email to answer any of questions, or help me to work through the changes my body is going through post surgery.
Sparrow A
Client
Dr Phil Townsend , Dr Catherine Quirk, Jen Hoult principal dietician and Stephanie van Diemen helped me to start my journey for Gastroscopy + Laparoscopic single Anastomosis Gastric Bypass. I’m 67 years old type two diabetes insulin dependent high blood pressure cholesterol and suffer from anxiety.
Every appointment left me feeling motivated and confident, and the guidance I received has helped me make changes that feel sustainable—not stressful.
Maxine Dabner
Client
If you are planning on getting any form of weight loss surgery this is the place you need to go to.
I was very apprehensive after having multiple consultations with other surgeons, however Dr Townend took the time to explain every procedure to me in detail with drawings, whilst listening to my concerns, doing a full body scan and sending me for scans and blood tests all prior to helping me choose the right procedure for my overall health and wellbeing.
Lisa Du P
Client
Frequently Asked Questions
About Weight Loss Surgery
Am I eligible for weight loss surgery?
Weight loss surgery may be considered for people with a BMI over 35, or BMI over 30 with weight-related health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, sleep apnoea or metabolic disease.
Your consultation with Dr Catherine Quirk will help determine whether surgery may be appropriate for your individual situation.
How much do you have to weigh to get weight loss surgery?
Eligibility for weight loss surgery is usually based on Body Mass Index (BMI) rather than weight alone.
During your consultation, we assess your BMI, medical history and overall health to determine the most appropriate treatment pathway.
What happens after my first consultation?
After your initial consultation, we guide you through the next steps which may include further assessments with our multidisciplinary team, such as a dietitian, psychologist or endocrinologist, before confirming your surgical pathway.
What support is provided after surgery?
Weight loss surgery is supported by an integrated care program, including ongoing follow-up and support from the multidisciplinary team to help patients manage nutrition, lifestyle and long-term health.