Weight Loss Team
The programme is led by Mr Sean
Woodcock, a leading local Consultant Bariatric
Surgeon, and supported by a dietitian and
clinical psychologist. Delivering local
NHS bariatric services this team is very experienced
within the fields of obesity and bariatric
procedures.
Mr Sean Woodcock - Consultant Bariatric Surgeon
Mr Sean Woodcock is an experienced, accredited
and leading Consultant Bariatric Surgeon operating within the local
NHS Trust and private practice.
Mr Woodcock has been a Consultant Surgeon in
the Northumberland NHS Foundation Trust since 2005 where
he established the bariatric service including: laparoscopic
gastric banding, gastric bypasses, sleeve gastrectomies, gastric
ballooning and redo bariatric surgery.
Mr Woodcock is a fellow of the: Royal
College of Surgeons of England, Association of Laparoscopic
Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland, Association of Surgeons of
Great Britain and Ireland, Association of Upper GI Surgeons of
Great Britain and Ireland and the British Obesity and Metabolic
Surgical Society and an examiner for the Royal Colleges of
Surgery.
Ann Geddes - Bariatric Dietitian
Ann Geddes is an experienced and accredited
local Bariatric Dietitian operating within the local NHS Trust and
private practice.
Ann manages the nutrition and dietetic service
including the commissioning of services and maintenance of clinical
practice. She has extensive knowledge of the management of obesity
including preoperative assessments, liver reductions diet and post
operative care following bariatric procedures including: bands,
bypasses, sleeve gastrectomies and gastric balloons.
Dr Matilda Moffett - Bariatric Psychologist
Dr Moffett is an experienced and accredited local Clinical
Psychologist operating within the local NHS Trust and private
practice.
Dr Moffett provides comprehensive
pre-surgical evaluations for individuals undergoing bariatric
procedures to explore the presence of any psychological
issues that may impact on a successful outcome post procedure and
to help prepare individuals for the attitudinal, emotional and
behavioural changes that are expected after surgery.
Next Step
To find out more about our gastric balloon
programme or reserve your place at the next Information Evening
call 0191 2703 256 or contact us online.