Dr Atalla is a locally trained surgeon who has predominantly worked in and around Melbourne for over 18 years. He completed his specialist training in general surgery in Melbourne before heading overseas to New Zealand to further sub-specialise in bariatric surgery in a high-volume centre under the guidance of international leaders. During his time in Northshore hospital, Auckland NZ, he has refined his complex surgical expertise in both upper gastrointestinal/bariatric weight loss surgery and advanced laparoscopic skills. He routinely attends regular conferences and skill workshops to consistently keep abreast of any new developments in the treatment of obesity.
He is a also a credentialed Endoscopist under the GESA Conjoint Committee, a senior lecturer at the University of Melbourne who is routinely involved in teaching surgical trainees and medical students with multiple publications in highly reputable peer-reviewed journals.
Dr Atalla dedicates himself to listening and understanding his patients which establishes a necessary sense of trust, a connection that is imperative when a patient is required to place their faith in a surgeon who is about to perform a complex procedure on them.