Mr Atalla is a certified locally trained surgeon and a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS). He completed his Specialist General Surgery training through Western Health in Melbourne and affiliated regional hospitals.
Empowering Patients Through
Surgical Excellence
Mr Mohamed Atalla
MBBS, MS, MD, FRACS
Bariatric and General Surgeon
He was subsequently selected for an accredited post-fellowship position, training in the subspecialty of Bariatric Surgery with renowned bariatric surgeon, Mr Michael Booth in Auckland, New Zealand. He is also a credentialed Endoscopist under the GESA Conjoint Committee, a senior lecturer at the University of Melbourne and has multiple publications in highly reputable peer-reviewed journals.
His experienced, multi-disciplinary team, comprising of a Bariatric Nurse Practitioner, Dietitian, Psychologist, Counsellor and Exercise Physiologist, aim to provide a safe and supportive environment for all patients as they embark on their weight loss journey through a holistic approach to ensure long-term success.
“I am committed to promoting disease resolution through minimally invasive surgery in the most comfortable and safe environment possible. I am happy to assist patients in selecting the most appropriate course of action as I am a strong believer that a solid support system, from the first consultation to follow-up care, is essential to providing patients the assistance they need as they embark on a new path toward a healthier, happier lifestyle”
Dr Mohamed AtallaSurgeon
BARIATRIC SURGERY
- Gastric bypass
- Gastric sleeve
- Gastric banding
- Duodenal switch
- Revisional surgery including conversion of gastric band to bypass
- Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) selectively after significant weight loss
BARIATRIC SUPPORT
- Evidence-based affordable lifestyle and weight loss programs
- Relapse management to encourage sustainable behavioural changes
- Monitored dietary programs and smartphone application
- Use of medications for appetite suppressant and satiety induction
- Long-term postoperative weight maintenance support
- Counselling, psychology and exercise physiology
GENERAL SURGERY AND ENDOSCOPY
- Gastroscopy and colonoscopy
- Intra-gastric balloon and dilations
- Laparoscopic hernia and gallbladder surgery
- Complex UGI and anti-reflux procedures
- Skin cancer surgery
Published Articles
Dr Atalla has published many articles in his area of interest and is actively involved in ongoing research and publications.
- Anwar M (Atalla), Collins J, Oppermann C, Lorenzen B, Kow L, Toouli J. Long-term efficacy of a Swedish adjustable gastric band in the treatment of morbid obesity. Obesity Surgery Journal. Aug 2006; 16 (8): 995-6
- Anwar M (Atalla), Collins J, Lorenzen B, Kow L, Toouli J. Impact of age, sex, and preoperative BMI on outcomes at six years after gastric banding. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Oct 2006; 21(4):A254
- Anwar M (Atalla), Humphreys CMS, Saccone GTP, Toouli J, Brookes SJH, Costa M. Responses to distension of isolated rat stomach. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Oct 2006; 21(4): A341
- Anwar M (Atalla), Collins J, Kow L, Toouli J. Long-term efficacy of a low pressure adjustable gastric band in the treatment of morbid obesity. Annals of Surgery 2008; 247(5): 771-778
- Atalla M, Rozen WM, Mobin M, McLaughlin S. Colonic Perforation during ‘Virtual’ CT Colonography: An increasingly recognized complication. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2009 Vol 24 (1800-01)
- Atalla MA, Rozen WM, Niewiadomski OD, Croxford M, Cheung W, Ho Y-H. Risk Factors for Colonic Perforation After Screening CT Colonography: A Multicentre Analysis and Review of the Literature. J Med Screening. Jul 2010; 17 (2): 99-102
- Atalla M, Carangan M, Rozen W. Acute traumatic appendicitis following blunt abdominal trauma. ANZ Journal of Surgery. Aug 2010; 80 (7-8): 572-73
- Atalla M, Rozen W, Grinsell D, Hyett A, Cham A. The role of skin sparing mastectomy in recurrent phylloides tumour of the breast: case report and review of literature. J Reconstructive and Microsurgery. May 2011; 27(4):267-722
- Sujarta T, Atalla M, Rozen WM. Complete Abdominal Wall Disruption with Herniation Following Blunt Injury: Case Report and Review of the Literature. J Int Surg. Mar 2015 100(3): 531-9
- Mellow S, Ong I, Wong M, Atalla M. Ischaemic bowel due to migrated intra-uterine contraceptive device: a rare, delayed complication of intra-uterine contraceptive devices. ANZ Journal of Surgery May 2017; 88(12)
Important Presentations
- “Impact of age, sex, and preoperative BMI on outcomes at six years after gastric banding”. The 11th world congress of IFSO (International federation for the surgery of obesity), Sydney.
- “Excitatory and inhibitory motor neurons in isolated rat stomach – how does bariatric restrictive surgery work” RACS Annual Scientific Meeting, Adelaide
- “Long-term efficacy of adjustable gastric band in the treatment of morbid obesity” (Australian Gastroenterology week) Adelaide.
- “Risk Factors for Colonic Perforation after Screening CT Colonography: A Multicentre Analysis and Review of the Literature” Provincial Surgeons of Australia 48th Annual Scientific Conference, Warranmbool VIC.
- Quality of Life after Bariatric Surgery – Results of New Zealand double-blinded Randomised Controlled Trial in Obese patients with Type 2 Diabetes” ANZMOSS Conference, Sydney.
- Rising Stars Symposium – The Future State of Bariatric Surgery and Bariatric Endoscopy Workshop (Mr Manoel Galveo-Neto, Brazil)
