Dr Carla Gillespie
General Surgeon specialising in Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgery
Oesophagogastric
surgery
General surgery
Endoscopy
In person & telehealth appointments available
Specialist Upper Gastrointestinal and
Bariatric Surgery in Sydney’s
North Shore & Northern Beaches
Dr Gillespie is a General Surgeon with subspecialty interest in Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric surgery.
Dr Gillespie studied medicine at Newcastle University and completed her General Surgery Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Following this she completed a year at Royal North Shore Hospital before being selected for the Australia & New Zealand Gastric & Oesophageal Surgery Association (ANZGOSA) fellowship.
Weight Loss (Bariatric) Surgery
The challenge of losing weight can be very difficult for many. We know that people try their best with making dietary, exercise and lifestyle changes, only to find they can’t achieve or maintain the desired results. This is because often your body is working against you, trying to get back to the weight or "set point" that you started at.
Surgery has been shown in randomised trials to provide more reliable and sustained weight loss than diets alone. It can act as a reset, helping to decrease hunger and increase fullness. The cause of weight loss after surgery involves complex neurohormonal mechanisms- the same hormones that medications now target. However surgery can lead to sustained weight loss with a single intervention.
Treatment,
tailored to you
Dr Gillespie specialises in the treatment of the following conditions.
Achalasia
A swallowing disorder where the oesophagus struggles to move food into the stomach, leading to discomfort and difficulty eating.
Gallstones
Stones that form within the gallbladder can lead to issues such as biliary colic, cholecystitis and pancreatitis.
Hernia
A condition where internal tissue pushes through a weakened area of fascia, causing a visible bulge or discomfort.
Acute appendicitis
A sudden inflammation of the appendix that typically causes severe abdominal pain and often requires urgent surgery.
Hiatus Hernia
A condition where part of the stomach moves up through the diaphragm, commonly linked to reflux and chest discomfort.
Oesophageal Cancer
A cancer affecting the oesophagus that can cause difficulty swallowing, weight loss, or persistent discomfort.
Gastric Cancer
A cancer that develops in the lining of the stomach and may present with persistent indigestion, anaemia, or unexplained weight loss.
Reflux
A common digestive condition where stomach acid flows back into the oesophagus, causing heartburn and irritation.
Dr Gillespie’s
Professional Associations
