Team
Dr George Petrou MBBS BSc (Med) FRACS
Dr George Petrou leads a specialised surgical practice in Port Macquarie, known as "PORT LAPSURGERY", specialising in Hepatobiliary Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Obesity Surgery and Endosurgery providing surgical expertise which was previously only available in specialised centres in major cities. Originally from Sydney, we relocated and centralised our practice in Port Macquarie in January 2008. As a practising liver oncology surgeon in Sydney, Dr George Petrou has achieved a vast experience in surgery of the liver and the biliary tract. His training in liver surgery has taken him from the Gold Coast to Melbourne, and also to the United States of America, where he has been actively involved in courses in minimally invasive surgery involving the liver, and the gastrointestinal tract. » Click here to view George's CV
Dr Luke Bannan MBBS,FANZCA (Macquarie Anaethesia)
Following 3 years training in the UK Luke completed a further 6 years specialist training in Australia. He has spent the last 2 ½ years in Port Macquarie involved in obesity surgery.
Dr Tracey Nixon MBBS,FANZCA (Macquarie Anaethesia)
Specialist expertise in general anaesthesia of the obesity patient having laparoscopic surgery.
Mr Peter Clark B.Sc, M.Sc, Cert. Mkt, M.Nutr. & Dietetics (Accredited Practising Dietitian & Nutritionist)
Peter has a Bachelor's degree in Science and two Masters degrees. He has a Masters Degree in Science with a major in Clinical Biochemistry and a Masters degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. He also has a Post Graduate Certificate in Marketing. He is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist and also a qualified Sport Dietitian. He owns and operates his own Dietetics and Nutrition practice in Port Macquarie called Healthier You Pty Ltd. Peter was previously employed in the pharmaceutical industry for 17 years during which time he had various in Australia and New Zealand. During that time, he also spent three years living and working for Eli Lilly and Company where he was based in Indianapolis in the United States of America. He has lived in Port Macquarie for 6 years and has served on various community committee's including two terms on the NSW Mid North Coast Regional Development Board.
As a Dietitian and Nutritionist, Peter's primary focus is weight loss. He has a particular interest in reduction of abdominal obesity and how that alleviates and improves outcomes with various chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancer. He tailors individual meal plans which enable a personalised approach to weight loss. His goal is to create a healthier you!
Jodie Kennett (Dietitian/Diabetes Educator)
Graduated from the University of Newcastle with a Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) in 1996. In 2008 she became as Diabetes Educator as well, completing a Graduate Certificate in Diabetes education through Curtin University of Technology in Perth. She is a member of the Dietitians Association of Australia, and is an Accredited Practising Dietitian as well as an Accredited Nutritionist. Her interests are varied with her experience including weight loss surgery, diabetes, heart health, weight management, gastrointestinal problems, respiratory disorders, and general nutrition. She also a member of the Obesity Surgery Society of Australia and New Zealand (OSSANZ), and has been working with weight loss surgery patients for over 6 years.
Kim Stewart Port Lapsurgery “Obesity Surgery Co-ordinator”
Kim has worked in the medical field for over 25 years starting out in pharmaceutical then progressing to hospital administration as a ward clerk and working in administration, pathology and medical records.
She has worked as a paediatrician secretary for seven years, urologist secretary for eight years to finally coming to Port Lapsurgery where she is now our Obesity Surgery Co-ordinator.
She has lived in the Port Macquarie area for 30 years and has excellent knowledge of all the local medical facilities and associations. She has extensive knowledge of all aspects of administration.
She is passionate about her work and is dedicated to helping our patients achieve their goals and look forward to supporting them on their weight loss journey.
