Dr John Ozmen
MBBS, BSc(Med)(1 Hons), FRACS, FAANZGOSA
Dr John Ozmen is an Australian educated and trained Specialist General Surgeon with both domestic and international sub-specialised training in Upper-GI and Bariatric surgery. He holds sub-specialty accreditation in Upper-GI surgery and has considerable experience in laparoscopic (“key hole”) surgery, especially in the fields of hernia surgery, upper-GI (acid-reflux surgery, gallbladder), and particularly weight loss surgery (gastric sleeve, bypass).
Qualifications & Certifications:
- Certified, Endoscopy: Gastroscopy & Colonoscopy (GESA)
- Fellow of the Australian & Aotearoa New Zealand Gastric & Oesophageal Surgery Association (FAANZGOSA)
- Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS), 2011
- Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)(UNSW)
- Bachelor of Science in Medicine (Major: Anatomy with 1st Class Hons)(UNSW)
Professional Memberships:
- European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES), 2015
- Australia & Aotearoa New Zealand Hepatic, Pancreatic & Biliary Association (AANZHPBA), 2015
- Australian & Aotearoa New Zealand Gastric & Oesophageal Surgery Association (AANZGOSA), 2014
- Australian & New Zealand Metabolic & Obesity Surgery Society (ANZMOSS), 2013
- International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity & Metabolic Disorders (IFSO), 2013
- Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS), 2011
Education & Training
Dr Ozmen completed his medical education at UNSW, graduating in 2001 with 1st Class Honours. He then went on to complete surgical training in Australia and was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in 2011. Dr Ozmen then embarked on additional sub-specialised surgical training Fellowships in the following areas:
Sub-Specialised Surgical Training:
AZ Sint Jan Hospital in Bruges, Belgium (2014)
Bariatric & Minimally Invasive Surgery
St George Public & Private Hospitals, Kogarah, NSW (2013)
Upper-GI & Bariatric Surgery
St Vincent’s Public & Private Hospitals, Darlinghurst, NSW (2012)
Upper-GI Surgery
During his surgical training Fellowship in Belgium, he trained under luminary bariatric surgeon Dr Bruno Dillemans, who is regarded as one of the most experienced bariatric surgeons in the world (having performed over 20,000+ bariatric procedures).
Minimally Invasive (Laparoscopic) Surgeon
Dr Ozmen is passionate about laparoscopic “keyhole” surgery, which offers patients less cosmetic scarring, less post-surgical pain and faster recovery times when compared to conventional “open” surgery.
Dr Ozmen has performed over 5,000+ laparoscopic operations; with over 1,500+ of them in the field of bariatric surgery (including lap band surgery, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and revisional procedures for failed bariatric surgery performed elsewhere).
In this photo, Dr Ozmen can be seen using the new ‘mini port’ laparoscopic technique, which leaves near invisible scars on the patient post-surgery.
Areas of Expertise
Endoscopy
- Gastroscopy and colonoscopy (screening and surveillance)
Weight Loss Surgery
- Gastric sleeve
- Gastric bypass
- Gastric band (insertion and reversal)
- Biliopancreatic diversion
- Revision surgery (for previously failed surgery from elsewhere)
Acid Reflux (GORD) Surgery
- Hiatal hernia repair
- Fundoplication surgery: Nissen and Toupet
- Paraesophageal hernia surgery
- Use of bioabsorbable mesh when indicated for strong tissue repair and collagen formation
Gastroparesis & Delayed Gastric Emptying
- Endoscopic pyloric botox injection
- Gastric sleeve / bypass for severe gastroparesis
Hernia Surgery
- Abdominal: epigastric, hiatal, umbilical, incisional, ventral, spigelian
- Groin: inguinal, femoral, obturator
Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy (remove gallbladder)
- Gallstone removal
Colorectal Surgery
- Haemorrhoid surgery (rubber band ligation and haemorrhoidectomy)
- Pilonidal sinus surgery
General Surgery
- Appendicectomy (remove appendix)
- Division of adhesions
Skin & Cosmetic Surgery
- Lumps & bumps (cysts, lipomas, lesions, moles)
- Skin cancer (benign and malignant) and minor flap surgery
- Ingrown toenail surgery
- Scar revision surgery
Urology
- Vasectomy
Medical Research:
Dr Ozmen has a strong interest in medical research and advancing new surgical treatments, and was lead author on a peer reviewed scientific study into hernia surgery – comparing post-surgery pain after laparoscopic hernia surgery using a self-gripping mesh versus conventional methods.
- Download: Laparoscopic Totally Extraperitoneal Groin Hernia Repair Using a Self-Gripping Mesh: Clinical Results of 235 Primary and Recurrent Groin Hernias (Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, 2015)
- Download: Laparoscopic Totally Extra-Peritoneal Groin Hernia Repair with Self-Gripping Polyester Mesh – A Series of 780 Repairs (ANZ Journal of Surgery, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, 2019)
Locations
Consulting:
- Bella Vista
- Dural
Operating:
- Norwest Private Hospital
- Westmead Private Hospital
- Prince of Wales Private Hospital
- Lakeview Private Hospital
- Campbelltown Private Hospital
- Sydney Southwest Private Hospital