Team
OClinic strongly believes in providing you with proper support and aftercare following your weightloss procedure- Our patients achieve significantly better results because they are looked after by a whole multidisciplinary team rather than just a solo surgeon. Our dedicated team consists of specialist health professionals with many years experience helping patients achieve long term weight control, improved health and a better quality of life after weightloss surgery. We really want to see your life turn around!Let's meet the OClinic team:
(scroll down for full biographies)| Our Surgeon is: |
Dr Craig Taylor |
| Clinic Physician: |
Dr Anthony Edwards |
| Our Psychologists: | Dr Tony Robinson |
| Dr Sonia Haggman | |
| Our Dietitians: | Ingrid Orth |
| Nazy Zarshenas | |
| Michelle Singer | |
| Our Anaesthetists: | Dr Paloma Van Zyl |
| Dr Adam Osomanski | |
| Dr Ajay Kumar | |
| Dr James Prescott | |
| Our Secretaries: | Michelle- Practice Manager |
| Keran- receptionist |
Our Backgrounds:
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Dr Craig TaylorMBBS(Hons) FRACSLaparoscopic &
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Dr Taylor is a specialist laparoscopic and obesity surgeon with over 6 years experience in obesity surgery. He has performed well in excess of 1000 weight loss operations, including surgery on the super obese and complex revisional surgery. He has become one of Australia's most experienced obesity surgeons, and performs between 10 and 15 weightloss procedures each week. He is the primary author of a number of scientific and research papers that have been presented at leading international congresses and published in respected medical journals, and is an active member of the Obesity Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand, the International Federation of Surgery for Obesity, and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. He attended the University of Sydney and graduated with honours and was awarded the Robert Craig prize in Surgery. He received his training in General Surgery at the Royal North Shore hospital before undertaking an intensive 3-year Fellowship training program in Bariatric (obesity) and Upper Gastrointestinal surgery at leading surgical units in Australia and in the United States. His training in obesity surgery has covered all of the major operation types including complex revisional procedures, and has focused strongly on providing holistic multi-disclipinary patient aftercare support in order to achieve maximum results. He also performs complex upper gastrointestinal surgery including surgery on the liver, stomach, gallstones, adrenal glands, anti-reflux surgery, and abdominal hernia surgery with a particular focus on using the laparoscopic (keyhole) approach. Click here to visit Dr Taylor's website on Laparoscopic General Surgery. Click Here for a list of scientific publications and presentations by Dr Taylor |
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Tony completed his Doctor of Philosophy at Loyola College, Maryland, USA in 1995. He is a clinical psychologist. He has worked in mental health in America and Australia for over 20 years. Recently, he completed a six-month consultancy in Manchester, UK. For over 11 years, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Encompass Australasia. He has published professional articles as well as presenting papers at a variety of national and international conferences. He is an experienced workshop presenter. |
 Sonia HaggmanB.Psych, PhDPsychologist |
Sonia is a clinical psychologist who completed her clinical doctorate and PhD at the University of Sydney. Her research focused on the psychological factors that contribute to developing chronic pain. She previously worked as a physiotherapist where she investigated the co-existence of depression and lower back pain. Sonia has a long standing interest in health and has presented her work at national and international conferences over the last 10 years. As a psychologist she has worked in both the private and public sectors and her particular expertise lies in providing evidence based psychological treatment for adult clients. Sonia works with OClinic patients to help them identify where they are ‘stuck’ and discover the entrenched patterns of thinking and behaving that often contribute to difficulties losing weight. By developing healthier belief systems and using new strategies to do things differently, problems such as emotional eating, stress management, habit breaking, and low self confidence can be worked through to allow patients to achieve the best possible result following weightloss surgery. |
Ingrid OrthBSc Nutr & Dietetics
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Ingrid’s experience is in a range of nutritional and medical areas – General Nutrition, Weight Management, Diabetes, Cardiac Disease, Coeliac Disease, Food Intolerances. However, her major interest and expertise is in weight management. Ingrid attributes her success to understanding our clients’ lifestyles (work, family and social commitments), eating behaviours and eating patterns. A tailored solution which is achievable, sustainable and enjoyable is then developed. Our clients have stated that Ingrid’s skill and encouragement have helped them achieve the results they have hoped for. Ingrid has completed a Bachelor of Science Degree (majoring in Biochemistry and Microbiology) (The University of NSW), a Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics (The University of Sydney) and a Masters of Business (The University of Technology). She trained as a dietitian at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and then proceeded into private practice. |
 Nazy ZarshenasMasters in Nutrition & Dietetics,
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Nazy Zarshenas is a senior clinical dietitian with 10 years experience in dietetic. Nazy specialises in nutrition managements in gastrointestinal surgery including bariatric surgery and works in acute care as well as bariatric specialised clinics. She is a member of The Dietitian’s Association of Australia (DAA) and Australasian Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (AuSPEN) and is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD). Nazy attends regular international conferences to update her knowledge in this field. She also regularly presents at state and national conferences and through her role as a Member of the External Advisory Committee for the University of Wollongong she provides ongoing lectures and workshops. Nazy is also responsible for establishing the first Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) National interest group for dietitians working in bariatric surgery. She has surveyed dietitians working in this area and convened meetings to address the issues in nutrition care of the bariatric patient. Nazy is passionate about nutrition management of patients and her aim is to continuously improve her practice, learn more as well as share her knowledge through teaching and lecturing at various levels. |
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Michelle is an enthusiastic dietitian who developed a keen interest in diet and health while studying Food Science and Nutrition at the University of Queensland. She quickly upgraded to a Bachelor of Health Science in Nutrition and Dietetics where she reveled in all there was to learn about food and health - and importantly, how to communicate this information in a motivating, interesting and practical way. Michelle has worked both in Australia and abroad. She has recently returned from two years in the UK where she worked in two of the leading teaching hospitals in London; King’s College Hospital and Imperial College Hospital. During her time there she developed a keen interest in Obesity surgery and worked in the surgical weight-loss units at both hospitals furthering her skills and knowledge in weight management. Prior to this she worked in Brisbane in a weight management clinic. Michelle is keen to show you how to improve your health and wellness by eating a wide range of tasty, nutritious foods with your Lap Band! |
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Dr Edwards graduated from University of Sydney 1999 with Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, and a full Bachelor of Science (Hons) including a year of medical research at Sydney Eye Hospital. He has extensive experience in the areas of Emergency Medicine, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine. He has worked with Dr Taylor for the past 2 years as both Assistant in surgery, and in the post-operative clinical management of patients with gastric bands. |
 Dr Paloma Van ZylB. Med, FANZCAAnaesthetist |
Dr Paloma Van Zyl is a specialist anaesthetist with a strong focus on improving patient outcomes. |
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Dr Adam Osomanski graduated from the University of Sydney and trained at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Concord Hospitals before undertaking further post-Fellowship training in cardiac anaesthesia, and Trauma/Retrieval Medicine in Lausanne Switzerland. His clinical interests include Obesity Anaesthesia and Retrieval Medicine with NRMA CareFlight. He is the Director of Anaesthesia at Surgery Centres of Australia and Mona Vale Hospital. His professional interests include Quality and Safety in Anaesthesia, Rescue and Retrieval Medicine, Systems and Human Factors in Medicine, Education, Medical Informatics. |
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Dr Ajay Kumar is a graduate of the University of New South Wales and completed his anaesthetic training at Sydney’s Westmead Hospital. He undertook a fellowship in Cardiac Anaesthesia and echocardiography and is now a Specialist Cardiothoracic and Obesity anaesthetist. He has a special interest in Cardiac anaesthesia, management of high-risk patients, and Obesity Anaesthesia. He has convened and presented on these topics at several national and international meetings on behalf of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists, the Australian and New Zealand college of Anaesthetists, and the European Congress of Cardiothoracic Anaesthetists. His other professional interest is travelling to developing countries with the Cardiac Outreach Program. |
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Dr James Prescott completed his medical degrees at the University of Sydney in 1983 and his specialist anaesthetic training in 1990. After several years as a staff specialist at Repatriation General Hospital Concord, he entered private practice with an emphasis on surgery on the upper gastrointestinal tract and major urological surgery. This has led naturally to involvement in bariatric surgery. He maintains a strong commitment to the training of junior anaesthetists at the teaching hospitals Concord and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, as well as being accredited at numerous private hospitals. |
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Michelle is our OClinic Practice Manager. Michelle has always been interested in health, fitness and patient care- she is a fully trained ambulance paramedic, Bootcamp instructor, and is currently completing her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and dietetics! Michelle has extensive experience in medical practice management and will ensure that your experience is as smooth as possible. Don't hesitate to contact Michelle if you have any questions or are unsure about anything. |
 KeranReceptionist |
Along with Michelle, Keran is the other person you are likely to speak with when you call our clinic. Keran's lovely and warm manner will make you instantly feel at ease. Keran has been interested in health and wellbeing for many years, and very much enjoys seeing our patients regain control of their lives and achieve better health. |
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