Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Weight Loss & Hernia Surgery Partner in Stafford
Dr Philip Lockie has been dedicated to transforming lives through expert surgical care for 19 years. Our multidisciplinary team, led by Dr Phil Lockie and Nurse Practitioner Shirley Lockie, specialises in weight loss surgery, hernia repair, and general surgical procedures. We prioritise patient-centred care, combining advanced robotic and laparoscopic techniques with ongoing support services including monthly weight loss support groups and a custom post-operative care app. Our team includes certified professionals in dietetics, psychology, and surgical assistance, ensuring comprehensive care before, during, and after treatment.Recognised by the Bariatric Surgery Registry for nine consecutive years, we maintain rigorous standards in research and patient outcomes. We operate with transparency, offering free initial consultations for weight loss surgery and maintaining an open-door policy for continued patient support. Our practice is committed to ethical care, collaborating closely with GPs to manage metabolic conditions and post-operative recovery. With flexible same-day appointments and a focus on evidence-based procedures, we empower patients to achieve lasting health improvements through informed decision-making.
Services
Weight Loss Surgery
Hernia Repair
General Surgery
Non-Surgical Weight Loss
Support Groups
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- 19 years of experience in bariatric and hernia surgery
- Multidisciplinary team including certified dietitians and psychologists
- Free initial consultations with SCOPE-accredited practitioners
- Australia's longest-running weight loss support group (20+ years)
- Custom Polyphonic Care app for post-operative management
Associations and certifications
- SCOPE
What people say
Life-changing results
Supportive team
Expert care
Long-term success
Personalised approach
Services
Weight Loss Surgery
Our weight loss surgery program combines advanced procedures like sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass with comprehensive pre- and post-operative care. Patients receive personalised assessments, nutritional guidance, and psychological support to ensure long-term success. The service includes access to Australia's longest-running weight loss support group and a custom app for post-operative tracking.
Hernia Repair
Specialised hernia repair using laparoscopic and robotic techniques ensures minimal recovery time and optimal outcomes. As members of the European Hernia Society, we apply the latest evidence-based practices to both elective and emergency hernia treatments, including complex recurrent cases.
Non-Surgical Weight Loss
This program offers alternatives to surgery through medical weight loss strategies, including GLP-1 medications and intragastric balloons. Patients receive ongoing support from dietitians and psychologists to develop sustainable lifestyle changes for effective weight management.
Support Groups
Our monthly weight loss support group provides ongoing assistance for post-surgery patients. Facilitated by a psychologist, sessions include guest speakers, peer support, and strategies for maintaining long-term health improvements, making it Australia's longest-running program of its kind.
Endoscopy
GESA-certified endoscopic services include diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI procedures. These minimally invasive techniques aid in diagnosing gastrointestinal conditions and complement surgical treatments for comprehensive patient care.
People
Dr Phil Lockie
Robotic Upper GI Bariatric and Hernia Surgeon
Dr Phil Lockie is a leading bariatric and hernia surgeon with 19 years of experience in robotic and laparoscopic procedures. He has contributed to the Bariatric Surgery Registry for nine years and specialises in evidence-based weight loss solutions and complex hernia repairs.
Shirley Lockie
Nurse Practitioner - Surgical Assistant
Shirley Lockie is a SCOPE-accredited metabolic health practitioner who conducts free initial consultations for weight loss surgery. With expertise in pre- and post-operative care, she coordinates patient support services and facilitates long-term health management.
Michelle Graham
Dietitian - Nutritionist
Michelle Graham provides specialised nutritional guidance for weight loss patients, developing personalised dietary plans to support surgical outcomes and long-term health maintenance through evidence-based dietary strategies.
Dr Michele Van Vuuren
Psychologist
Dr Michele Van Vuuren offers psychological support for weight loss patients, addressing behavioural aspects of obesity and facilitating the practice's monthly support group to promote sustainable lifestyle changes.
Bev Brown
Receptionist
Bev Brown provides administrative support to the practice, assisting with appointment scheduling, patient referrals, and coordination of care between specialists and general practitioners.
Questions
What weight loss surgery options are available?
We offer sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and SADI procedures, with non-surgical options like weight loss balloons and GLP-1 medications.
How do I qualify for weight loss surgery?
Eligibility requires a BMI over 35, or BMI 30-35 with comorbidities like diabetes. Asian/Aboriginal patients qualify at lower BMI thresholds.
What support is available after surgery?
Patients receive ongoing support through our custom Polyphonic Care app, monthly support groups, and unlimited access to dietitians and psychologists.
Are consultations covered by Medicare?
Initial weight loss consultations with our SCOPE-accredited nurse practitioner are 100% Medicare-funded.
What hernia repair techniques do you use?
We specialise in laparoscopic hernia repair, applying evidence-based practices from the European Hernia Society for optimal outcomes.
How long has the practice been operating?
Dr Lockie's team has provided multidisciplinary surgical care for 19 years, with our support group running for over 20 years.
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Reviews (5)
Steven Summers
Oct 16, 2021
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Incredibly incompetent and negligent. Every common side effect of weight loss surgery will be diagnosed as dumping syndrome. Strictures, gallstones, reflux, all will be called dumping syndrome because it's impossible to imagine a patient can stick to a diet. If you'd like the opportunity to be fatshamed while you get permanent organ damage from malnutrition and starvation, this is the place for you.
Debby Fle
Oct 24, 2019
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Couldn't speak highly of Dr Lockie Team, my first surgery was great but after 12 mths, I started with complications, after some time we did the bypass and I am feeling great. This team has been with me every step of the way amazing follow up and and no question was left unanswered, I am extremely grateful to them for all their help
Marguerite Penshorn-Pamment
Jul 07, 2019
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The team are the best from the ladies in the office to Dr Phil & Shirley I cannot say enough the highest praise !!!!
Xiao Lin
Aug 14, 2018
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I was welcomed by a consulting lady for half a hour, tried to tell her my previous problems including the surgery I just got done, thyroid problems and poor digestive system, which she couldnt cared less. She just nodded and carried on with her introduction of the surgery that can cut most of my stomach off and cost more than 5,000 dollars. No matter what the problem is it seemed to her the only and all mighty solution is the sleeve operation. Even I clearly showed no interest in doing that she still shoveled a book of flyers in my hands at the door. This place shows absolutely no concern
L. L.
Aug 08, 2018
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Thank you to Dr Lockie, Shirley, Michele, Michelle, Vikki & Fiona for providing me support and education around my weight loss surgery, I could not have been happier with my choice and I look forward to the ongoing support you are providing me.
