About Me

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Dr John Ozmen

MBBS, BSc(Med)(1 Hons), FRACS

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 (reflux surgery, gallbladder), and particularly weight loss surgery (gastric sleeve, bypass).

Qualifications & Certifications:

  • Certified, Endoscopy: Gastroscopy & Colonoscopy (GESA)
  • Certified, Upper-GI Surgeon, Australian & New Zealand Gastric & Oesophageal Surgery Association (ANZGOSA)
  • 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:

  • Member, European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES), 2015
  • Member, Australia & New Zealand Hepatic, Pancreatic & Biliary Association (ANZHPBA), 2015
  • Member, Australian & New Zealand Gastric & Oesophageal Surgery Association (ANZGOSA), 2014
  • Member, Australian & New Zealand Metabolic & Obesity Surgery Society (ANZMOSS), 2013
  • Member, International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity & Metabolic Disorders (IFSO), 2013
  • Member, 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 surgeon in the world (having performed over 10,000+ bariatric procedures).

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mini-laparoscopic hernia operation

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:

  • Weight loss surgery: gastric sleeve, bypass
  • Hernia surgery: abdomen and groin
  • Reflux (GORD) surgery: hiatal hernia, fundoplication
  • Gallbladder: cholecystectomy and gallstones

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.

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Locations

Consulting:

  • Bella Vista
  • Dural

Operating:

  • Norwest Private Hospital
  • Westmead Private Hospital
  • Prince of Wales Private Hospital
  • Campbelltown Private Hospital
  • Sydney Southwest Private Hospital

Dr Ozmen performs a significant volume of general surgery and weight loss surgery at Hurstville Private Hospital.  Hurstville Private is a Certified Centre of Excellence in minimally invasive surgery (keyhole surgery) and is an advanced surgical centre.

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