Obesity Surgery Perth
About Obesity Surgery WA in Perth
Bariatric surgeons, dietitians & physicians in Perth, Western Australia
Our surgeons
Associate Professor Harsha Chandraratna
- Consultant Surgeon
- MBBS FRAC
Harsha was born in Sri Lanka but moved to Tasmania in 1974. He settled in Perth in 1980 where he attended high school, and completed his MBBS as a graduate of the University of Western Australia (1993). He successfully completed his training as a specialist General Surgeon in Perth in 2001, and was then made a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
He undertook post-fellowship training initially in Perth at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, on the Liver and Kidney transplant unit. This was followed by a further 2 years at St James Hospital in Leeds (UK), specialising in Liver and Kidney Transplantation, Hepatobiliary and Bariatric Surgery. Harsha returned to Perth in 2003 and has been working in private practice in Perth since then.
Harsha is passionate about teaching the next generation of doctors.
Harsha established Obesity Surgery WA and Perth Hernia Clinic upon his return to Perth. Harsha has spent years building a highly-regarded multidisciplinary practice, whose core principle is providing the highest standard of patient care to all. He understands that there is more to surgery than just technical skills, and that will become apparent to you when you meet him. In 2023, Harsha founded Gastric Balloon WA, a dedicated non-surgical weight loss service for those who want a non-surgical approach to achieve their optimal weight.
Dr Leon Cohen
- Consultant Surgeon
- MBBS FRACS
Dr Leon Cohen has practised in bariatric surgery since 1999 and as such is one of the most experienced bariatric surgeons in Australia. He was one of the first surgeons to perform sleeve gastrectomy in Australia in 2004 and has trained many of the Australian surgeons, including Dr Chandraratna in this technique.
His alliance with Dr Chandratana commenced in 2007 when he supervised Harsha in his Bariatric fellowship and has continued over the years with a close collaboration in teaching and mentoring activities for other surgeons. They have frequently conferred over challenging cases and as a source for second opinions.
Dr Cohen has extensive experience in sleeve gastrectomy, revisional bariatric surgery, Weight regain after bariatric surgery, reflux after sleeve and the new technique of SASI-S bypass. He is also experienced in abdominoplasty which is something that is frequently needed after Bariatric surgery. His shared philosophy concerning the importance of a team approach, and follow-up makes him a perfect fit for the services offered by Obesity Surgery WA.
Business Manager
Dr Wendy-Anne Smith
- BSc Hons (UWA) PhD (UWA)