Dr Andrew Johnson MD FRCP
Dr Johnson is a consultant physician with a specialist interest in obesity, diabetes and endocrinology. He co-ordinates the comprehensive multi-disciplinary assessment of people considering obesity surgery, and where necessary manages their obesity-related medical problems including diabetes and high blood pressure, before, during and after their surgery.

As Avon Obesity Service he also provides ongoing advice and treatment for patients for whom surgery is not appropriate.

Specialist cardiologists, respiratory physicians and psychologists may also play a role in the pre-operative and post-operative care as required.

SPECIALIST NURSE COUNSELLOR

Mrs Sharon Bates MSc RN RM Dip Co
Mrs Bates trained and worked as an NHS Registered Nurse in Accident & Emergency and Coronary Care, then as a Midwife and also as an NHS Manager. She is a qualified and experienced Rogerian Counsellor. She trained with Dr Vincent Frering in Lyon, France and was one of the first nurses to specialise in the UK and work as a Clinical Nurse Specialist/Counsellor in Surgery for Weight Loss. She has particular expertise in
the preoperative preparation and postoperative support of people undergoing gastric banding and has personal insight having undergone it herself 5 years ago.

DIETICIANS

Lynn Sawyer MSc RD
Sarah Brennan
Our dieticians have a specialist interest in the dietary aspects of obesity. By analysing your current eating habits they will help determine whether weight loss surgery is needed and provide valuable advice and guidance before and after surgery.