Dr Q Cheng
Weight loss surgery, Tamworth
Find us at
21-23 The Ringers Road, Tamworth, NSW, 2340
People living in regional areas face higher rates of obesity and obesity-related diseases like type 2 diabetes than their city counterparts. We understand the frustrations of accessing specialist care in regional NSW.
That’s why we have decided to bring our award winning comprehensive weight loss service to Tamworth.
Weight Loss surgery in Tamworth
Alongside his Sydney practice, Dr Qiuye Cheng provides bariatric and metabolic surgery in Tamworth on a monthly basis.
Gastric Sleeve Surgery
gastric band Surgery
gastric bypass Surgery
Gastric balloon
Revisional Bariatric Surgery
Weight Loss Medications
Managing obesity
Obesity is a complex condition that is not easily treated. It is far more complicated than eating the wrong foods or lacking discipline.
There are multiple biological and genetic factors that predispose some people to be overweight and obese. Obesity often runs deep in
some families where genetics impact an individual’s baseline metabolism and appetite.
The interlinked factors influencing Weight
Genetics
Biology
Medical
conditions
Vocation
Culture
Lifestyle
and diet
Many people with obesity are made to feel a sense of shame, guilt or embarrassment about their weight. Often they have tried and tried to shift the kilos without long-term success. Healthcare professionals don’t always help – many add to this stigma rather than help to redress it.
And yet obesity does carry undeniable health risks. It’s linked to many chronic conditions that can severely reduce longevity and quality of life.
Who is eligible for metabolic & Weight Loss surgery?
Bariatric and metabolic surgery may be an option for patients who are:
Have a BMI
over 35
Have a BMI
over 30
How does bariatric and metabolic surgery help?
Various studies show that bariatric and metabolic surgery not only helps patients lose weight but also improves long-term health and well-being.
Surgery can:
- Lead to the remission of type 2 diabetes
- Decrease the risk of coronary heart disease – including returning blood pressure and cholesterol to normal levels
- Relieve depression
- Bring an end to obstructive sleep apnoea
- Relieve joint pain
- Improve fertility
As a weight loss surgeon, Dr Cheng’s aspiration has always been to advocate and work closely with patients in treating this disease process. Through ongoing research and campaign, he continually promotes awareness of obesity and helps break down the stigma and societal barriers associated with the disease.
Our approach
In his practice, Dr Cheng emphasises a warm, compassionate, empowering approach to patients.
Weight issues is a chronic problem and Dr Cheng’s strongly believes in long-term follow up which is unmatched across his field
With the help of his multi-disciplinary team, this means that you will always be supported every step of the way as you adapt to a new lifestyle after bariatric and metabolic surgery.
Regional Specialists Tamworth
Dr Qiuye Cheng provides his Tamworth services through Regional Specialists Tamworth.
This is a purpose-built multispecialty medical practice that brings together local and fly-in, specialists to support patients in Tamworth, the New England region and beyond.
Qualifications and memberships
Dr Cheng is an experienced surgeon with sub-specialty interests in bariatric and metabolic surgery. He is recognised as a Bariatric Surgeon of Excellence by the SRC Accreditation Process.
He is also an active member of several professional groups.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Medical Science, University of Sydney
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, University of Sydney 2010
- Masters of Surgery in upper gastrointestinal surgery, University of Sydney 2016
Memberships
- Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons 2018
- Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
- Member of the Australia and New Zealand Metabolic and Obesity Surgery Society
Education and research interests
Dr Cheng lectures in the medical schools of the University of Sydney and The University of Western Sydney.
He has active research interests and has published widely and consistently in his sub-speciality fields of bariatric and upper gastrointestinal surgery.
If you’d like to explore the options for bariatric and metabolic surgery in Tamworth, please contact us today.
