The Hills Weight Loss and Reflux Clinic Upper GI Cancer Care

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Appendicectomy
An appendectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the appendix, a small, finger-shaped pouch that hangs off the large intestine. The appendix is located in the lower right part of the abdomen, and its function is not fully understood by scientists.

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Small bowel surgery

Small bowel surgery, also known as enteric surgery, is a surgical procedure that involves the removal or repair of a portion of the small intestine. The small intestine is the section of the gastrointestinal tract that lies between the stomach and the large intestine and is responsible for the majority of nutrient absorption in the body.

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Cancer

Modern approaches to cancer have greatly increased survival rates over the past few decades, but a great deal of importance still lies on your choice of surgeon.

Dr Lorenzo is a skilled surgeon who has performed hundreds of biopsies and tumour removal surgeries. He has a holistic approach that includes pre- and post-surgical management.

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Psychologist: Diane Sibilant

Diane has been a NSW registered psychologist since 2009.

Diane has enjoyed over 10 years of working in private practice specialising mainly in the management of anxiety disorders, stress management, mood disorders including Post Natal Depression and adjustment disorders, Grief and Loss, Trauma, Family and Relationship counselling and Anger Management.

Diane is also a WorkCover Approved Psychologist, trained to treat injured workers in a compensation environment with a focus on achieving a safe and durable recovery at work.

Diane is also a Work Development Order Provider which is a NSW initiative that allows vulnerable people to clear outstanding fines (penalty notice and court fines) through attending counselling services.

In Diane’s spare time, you will find her spending time with her husband and 5 children, enjoying outdoor activities and time at the beach.

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Exercise Physiologist: Brian Tan

Brian has spent over 10 years of university training to be one of the few dual qualified Physiotherapists and Chiropractors in Australia and is the co-owner of Tangram Health. He is a caring clinician who has a special interest in complex spinal (lower back and neck), shoulder, foot, and workplace injuries.

These complex conditions are always unique, with many factors contributing to them, which benefit from a holistic approach to management. With this, he often works closely together with the dietitians, psychologists, exercise physiologists, and podiatrists to achieve the best possible outcome.

Outside of this Brian also has significant experience in occupational injury for both local government and large
corporations involving the development of injury prevention frameworks and timely management of occupational injuries.

Brian is also expanding his skillset in the area of complex musculoskeletal injury at La Trobe University, by studying the Masters of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy with the aim to complete it in 2023 to even further expand his knowledge and skills to serve the community.

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Exercise Physiologist: Alex Fielding

Alex has spent over 10 years of university training to be one of the few dual qualified Physiotherapists and Chiropractors in Australia and is the co-owner of Tangram Health. He has significant experience with the management of sports injury and performance and is currently the Team Physiotherapist for the U/21 and U/18 NSW Field Hockey teams. He is also studying and aiming to complete his Masters of Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy in 2024.

Alex is well adept at managing injuries across multiple sports at all levels, be it with the local rugby union team Redfield Old Boys rugby as their head physio for the last 10 years, being part of Australian championship winning hockey teams or managing powerlifters to help them succeed at the commonwealth championships and on the world stage.

Clinically Alex takes an empathetic and pragmatic approach to your injury with a particular focus on how it impacts activities that are important to you and developing a plan to get back into the things you love, be it being able to pick up the grandchildren, or competing at the next world championships.

Outside of work you’ll find Alex spending time with his wife and young family or hurtling down a dirt trail somewhere on his mountain bike somewhere.

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Clinical Dietician: Kellie Millard
With a background as a Clinical Dietitian, Kellie has over 25 years experience in Clinical Dietetics and medical research.

Whilst at Westmead Breast Cancer Institute, Kellie was awarded her PhD from the faculty of Medicine, The University of Sydney in 2013 focusing on the role of vitamin D in metabolic disease and cancer. She was a spokesperson for the Dietitians Association of Australia from 2012-2017 during which time she regularly appeared on television and in print media.

Kellie undertook a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at NICM following her PhD and went onto work as a Clinical Research Manager at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead and then Lead Dietitian at Norwest Private Hospital.

Kellie joined JDRF early in 2020 acting as Senior Manager Clinical Operations, where she currently oversees the JDRF clinical research portfolio. She is currently also working in private practice with an interest in bariatric and gastrointestinal nutrition.

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NORWEST
The Hills Medical Specialists
Suite 508, Level 5, The Atlas Norwest
2-8 Brookhollow Ave
Baulkham Hills NSW 2153

GLEDSWOOD HILLS
Better Health Quarter
Gregory Hills Health & Business Centre
Level 2, Unit 19, 13 Digitaria Drive
Gregory Hills, NSW 2557

BANKSTOWN
Suite 102, 68 Eldridge Rd
Bankstown NSW 2200

SMITHFIELD
Dublin St Specialists,
Unit 3, 66 Dublin St
Smithfield NSW 2164

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Hospital affiliations:
Bankstown-Lidcombe Public Hospital
Norwest Private Hospital
Sydney Adventist Hospital
Lakeview Private Hospital
Westmead Private Hospital
Campbelltown Private Hospital
Sydney Southwest Private Hospital

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Dr Aldenb Lorenzo
Dr Lorenzo is an Australian trained Upper Gastrointestinal, Bariatric /Weight loss and General Surgeon.

After completing his general surgery training at Westmead Hospital in Sydney’s west, Dr Lorenzo was awarded his fellowship in general surgery in 2016 before taking on the role of Clinical Superintendent at Blacktown and Mt Druitt Hospitals for the next two years.

Dr Lorenzo then furthered his training, completing a rigorous post-fellowship in upper gastrointestinal surgery at the prestigious St Vincent’s public and private Hospitals. This is where he mastered the art of dealing with severe reflux and complex hiatus herniae in lung transplant patients.

This was followed by further training with the Australia and New Zealand Gastric and Oesophageal Surgery Association (ANZGOSA) at Auckland City Hospital in New Zealand where he concentrated on weight loss and revisional bariatric surgery.

Returning to Australia, Dr Lorenzo spent the next two years in Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital and Liverpool Hospitals for upper gastrointestinal oncology training (including treatment of oesophagus, stomach, pancreas and liver cancers).

In addition, Dr Lorenzo is a proud surgical educator with a passion for research, demonstrated by his ongoing teaching to medical students, registrars and fellows and active involvement in research at Bankstown Hospital.

Dr Lorenzo holds multiple appointments at both public and private hospitals. He is a visiting medical officer (VMO) consultant at Bankstown-Lidcombe Public Hospital and hold VMO consultant positions at Norwest Private Hospital, Lakeview Private Hospital, Westmead Private Hospital, Campbelltown Private Hospital, Sydney South West Private Hospital.

Dr Lorenzo is known for his compassionate and comprehensive care.