Dr David Joseph

Specialist Upper Gastrointestinal, Hepatobiliary, Hernia and Bariatric Surgeon

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about Dr David Joseph

Dr David Joseph is a specialist Upper Gastrointestinal, Hepatobiliary, Hernia and Bariatric Surgeon with more than 20 years of experience in general, upper gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary and transplant surgery. He provides specialist assessment and surgical management of gallbladder disease, gallstones, abdominal wall hernias, reflux and hiatus hernia, obesity and metabolic disease, and selected benign and malignant conditions of the liver, pancreas and upper gastrointestinal tract. Dr Joseph's training includes hepatobiliary and transplant surgery, providing him with expertise in the management of complex benign and malignant liver and pancreatic disease.

He has extensive experience in minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery and performs a high volume of gallbladder, hernia, bariatric and upper gastrointestinal procedures. He is committed to providing evidence-based care tailored to each patient's individual needs and works closely with referring general practitioners and specialists to ensure timely assessment, clear communication and continuity of care.

His practice encompasses both elective and complex surgery, including gallbladder surgery, abdominal wall hernia repair, anti-reflux surgery, fundoplication, bariatric
surgery and hepatobiliary surgery. Patients are offered a personalised treatment plan with a strong focus on safety, patient education and long-term outcomes.

Consultations are available in Newtown and via telehealth for suitable patients.

HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS

Prince of Wales Private Hospital
East Sydney Private Hospital
Mater Private Hospital
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Concord Repatriation General Hospital

CURRENT POSITIONS

Visiting Medical Officer - Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Visiting Medical Officer - Concord Repatriation General Hospital
Visiting Medical Officer - Prince of Wales Private Hospital
Visiting Medical Officer - East Sydney Private Hospital
Visiting Medical Officer - Mater Private Hospital

services

AREAS OF CLINICAL INTEREST

Gallbladder Surgery and Gallstone Disease
Hernia Surgery (Inguinal, Umbilical, Femoral, Ventral and Incisional Hernias)
Reflux, Hiatus Hernia and Fundoplication Surgery
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Liver Surgery (Benign and Malignant Conditions)
Pancreatic Surgery (Benign and Malignant Conditions)
Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery (Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Revision Bariatric Surgery and SADI-S)
Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery

credentials

CREDENTIALS
MBBS, FRACS

Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Former Head of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Mater Hospital
Member, Australian & New Zealand Metabolic and Obesity Surgery Society (ANZMOSS)
Fellow, International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
Member, Australian and New Zealand Hepatic, Pancreatic and Biliary Association (ANZHPBA)
Member, International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA)
Member, International Laparoscopic Liver Society (ILLS)
Member, International Liver Cancer Association (ILCA)