David Hewin
A consultation with a bariatric consultant surgeon is the best
way to determine if you are a candidate for weight loss
surgery. Your consultation will help you make an informed
decision about the choices available to you.
Weight Loss Clinic’s experienced bariatric surgeon, David Hewin
BSc MD FRCS, is a consultant general surgeon in Gloucestershire
specializing in laparoscopic (key-hole) surgery including
surgical procedures for obesity. Having qualified in medicine
from Bristol University, he trained in surgery both in the UK
and abroad and is now a fully qualified and accredited general
surgeon with a special interest in upper gastrointestinal
surgery and is developing NHS as well as private obesity surgery
services in Gloucestershire.
Mr Hewin’s major clinical interests include surgery for obesity,
oesophageal cancer, reflux disease, gallstones and hernias.
Mr Hewin trained in obesity surgery with internationally
renowned Vincent Frering in Lyon, France and has carried out
further weight loss surgical training in Paris and Rome. He is a
member of the British Obesity Surgery Society and has presented
obesity surgery research at national and international meetings.
He is an elected trustee of the British Obesity Surgery Patient
Association where he is committed to working through them for
greater accessibility to and affordability of weight loss
surgery.
General Physicians GPs
As an alternative to surgery, our General Physicians (GPs)
devise weight management programmes for overweight and obese
men, women and children. They take a long term approach to
changing attitudes, habits and values, working with patients to
develop a personalised plan of action which includes diet,
exercise and medication.
Clinical Psychologist
Our Clinical Psychologist is skilled in psychological assessment
and therapy, specialising in health conditions and addiction.
She will work with you (and family members if required) to help
identify any underlying psychological issues and recognise
triggers and unhelpful patterns that might impact on your weight
loss progress.
Consultant Anaesthetists
Our Consultant Anaesthetists all have wide ranging expertise in
the field of general anaesthesia and considerable experience in
anaesthetising patients for weight loss surgery. They will meet
with you for a detailed pre-operative assessment and provide
specialist care around the time of your operation.
Theatre and Hospital Team
Your safety is our primary concern. If you are planning weight
loss surgery, experienced theatre staff assist the Consultant
Surgeon and Consultant Anaesthetist throughout. The hospital
team will take care of your medical needs and monitor your
progress until you are discharged.
Radiologist
Our lead radiologist provides expert analysis of post-operative
x-rays.
Specialist Nurses
Our Specialist Nurses are experienced NHS senior nurses, fully
trained in the specialist weight loss surgery techniques. Both
have particular expertise in the preoperative preparation and
postoperative support of people having laparoscopic surgery.
Registered Dieticians
While anyone can call themselves a dietician or nutritionist,
our Registered Dieticians are qualified and registered with the
British Dietetic Association. Our dieticians have particular
expertise in obesity, diabetes and weight management. They will
help prepare you for the lifestyle changes you will need to
make, and support you with valuable advice and guidance
throughout your aftercare programme.
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