Friendly and affordable surgical specialists dedicated to providing modern and safe weight loss solutions in a welcoming and supportive environment.
We believe in putting you first and offering a non-judgmental, team approach to weight loss surgery, with support tailored to your individual needs.
GENERAL
SURGERY
UPPER GI
SURGERY
We look forward to being a part of your weight loss journey, and working with you to restore your health, and improve your quality of life.
Mr Jon Shenfine & Dr Lachlan Dandie
We are Obesity & Weight Loss Surgery Adelaide - OWLSA - Jon Shenfine and Lachlan Dandie.
Jon & Lachy are two mates who happen to be dedicated and nationally recognised, specialist upper gastrointestinal (Upper GI) surgeons, despite very different backgrounds - Lachy being born and bred in Adelaide and Jon comes from the North of England. They deal with the whole spectrum of stomach and oesophageal surgery. Lachy works at Lyell Mac and Jon at Flinders and both care deeply about their patients. They are cancer surgeons and general surgeons but also have an interest in patients with weight problems.
ABOUT OWLSA
They offer the full range of Upper GI surgery and the latest weight-loss surgical solutions (Bariatric surgery) delivered safely and effectively in state-of-the-art hospitals.
At the front desk, they have Kahlia (it's pronounced KAYlia). Kahlia runs the practice, when she isn't supporting you.
Wanna be a wise owl?
WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY
MEET OUR
SURGEONS
Jon specialises in upper gastrointestinal surgery and advanced laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery, with surgical interests in weight loss (bariatric), oesophageal and gastric cancer, acid-reflux disorders, anti-reflux surgery, along with surgery for hernia and gallstones.Originally from England, he graduated from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in 1993. He fell in love with Australia in 1991 when, as a student doctor, he..... click here to continue reading about Jon
NOTICE:
We regret to inform you that Dr Shenfine recently relocated back to the UK.
We are incredibly sad to see him go, and we will miss his bright and cheerful personality, and we are sure that his patients will too. We wish him all the best!
If you have been seeing Dr Shenfine and wish for a follow up appointment, please contact our rooms and chat to our staff to make alternative arrangements.
Your follow up care is important to us, so please rest assured that OWLSA will continue to provide care to all of our patients, and Dr Shenfine's long-term support arrangement will be honoured.
Lachlan is a specialist Upper GI, General and Bariatric surgeon. He has an interest in all areas of upper GI surgery, including advanced laparoscopy, bariatric surgery, anti-reflux surgery, upper GI oncology and complicated biliary disease. He performs a wide range of general surgery, including hernia repairs, gallbladder surgery, fundoplications for reflux, bowel resection, and minor surgeries such as.... click here to continue reading about Lachy
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