Meet Our Specialist Surgeon

Two Decades of Excellence


Dr Michael Hatzifotis

MBBS   FRACS  ANZMOSS


Dr Michael Hatzifotis is one of the most experienced and highly regarded General, Bariatric (Weight Loss) and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons in Brisbane. 



He is extensively trained in the full spectrum of General, Gastro-Intestinal and Bariatric (Weight Loss) procedures and has performed more than 8,500 procedures in the last 20 years.



Dr Hatzifotis focuses on meticulous surgical technique and follows strict post-operative standards. He is well regarded for his extremely low complication rates which are among the lowest in the world.

Over the past 20 years, Dr Hatzifotis has continued to develop and improve his practice and techniques to provide his patients with the most current and up to date advances in Metabolic and Weight loss Surgery as well as Gastro-Intestinal and General Surgery. 


Dr Hatzifotis also trains other doctors (as the Chair of Education & Training with ANZMOSS - Australian & New Zealand Metabolic & Obesity Surgery Society) to ensure the highest of standards are maintained.


Dr Hatzifotis prides himself not only on his surgical precision but also on his warm, empathetic bedside manner & post-operative care. He is well known for his compassionate nature and dedication to his patients.


Dr Hatzifotis works closely with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of a General practitioner, Endocrinologist, Dietitians and Psychologist to provide patients with ongoing comprehensive medical treatment & management of Obesity, weight loss and weight regain.


Qualifications

Qualification

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) 1998

University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia


Post Graduate

Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) 2008


Sub-specialty Fellowships

  • Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary and Laparoscopic Metabolic and Weight loss surgery, Royal Brisbane Hospital, 2008


  • Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary and Upper Gastro-Intestinal surgery, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, 2009


  • Liver Transplantation and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary surgery, Princess Alexandra Hospital, 2010


Professional Memberships & Positions Held

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow of Royal Australian College of Surgeons
  • Member of the RACS Surgical Directors Section
  • Member of Australian and New Zealand Metabolic and Obesity Surgery Society(ANZMOSS)
  • Member of Australian Society of Specialist General Surgeons 
  • Member of Australian Medical Association
  • Member of International Federation for Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders


Positions Held

  • Director of the Acute General Surgical Unit, Princess Alexandra Hospital, since 2011-2021
  • Deputy Director of Trauma Services, Princess Alexandra Hospital, since 2011-2021
  • Committee Board Member of Australian and New Zealand Metabolic and Obesity Surgery Society (ANZMOSS) 2017- current
  • Chair of Education & Training for ANZMOSS 2023- current
  • Senior Lecturer with the University of Queensland, since 2011
  • Visiting Medical Officer, Greenslopes Private Hospital, since 2010
  • Chairman of the Queensland Obesity and Metabolic Health Journal Club, since 2017
  • Instructor for Definitive Surgical Trauma Care DSTC RACS (Royal Australasian College of Surgeons)
  • Australia and New Zealand Surgical Skills Education and Training ASSET faculty RACS
  • Organising Committee for Annual Scientific Conference - Brisbane 2022 ASC RACS
  • Leading Contributor for Australian Bariatric Surgery Registry, Monash University Melbourne, 2016 - current
  • Member Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Surgical Directors Section 2021 - current


Publications

Published Abstracts:

 

  • A Clinical and Nutritional Comparison of Biliopancreatic Diversion with and without Duodenal Switch. Australia and New Zealand Journal Surgery. Dolan K., Hatzifotis M., Newbury L., Fielding G. Vol 73 Suppl. May 2003
  • Lessons Learnt from 154 Laparoscopic Licer Resections. Hepato Pancreato Biliary Journal. Hatzifotis M., Patel B., Bryant R., Shaw I., Martin I., Hopkins G., Fielding G., Nathanson L., O’Rourke N. 10 (1):75, Feb/Mar 2008
  • Prognosis Following Laparoscopic Liver Resection for Colorectal Metastases. Hepato Pancreato Biliary Journal. Hatzifotis M., Patel B., Bryant R., Shaw I., Martin I., Hopkins G., Fielding G., Nathanson L., O’Rourke N. 10 (1):57-58, Feb/Mar 2008.
  • Laparoscopic Left Lateral Sectionectomy – Is it the Gold Standard yet? Hepato Pancreato Biliary Journal. Hatzifotis M., Patel B., Bryant R., Shaw I., Martin I., Hopkins G., Fielding G., Nathanson L., O’Rourke N. 10 (1):76, Feb/Mar 2008.
  • Laparoscopic Left Lateral Sectionectomy – Controlling Indications and avoiding pitfalls. Australia and New Zealand Journal Surgery. Hatzifotis M., Patel B., Fielding G., Martin I., Nathanson L., O’Rourke N. 79(s1):A44-A44, May 2009.
  • Lessons Learnt From 170 Laparoscopic Liver Resections. Australia nd New Zealand Journal Surgery. Hatzifotis M., Hopkins G., Fielding G., Martin I., Nathanson L., O’Rourke N. 79(s1):A39-A39, May 2009.
  • Long Term Survival after Laparoscopic Liver Resection for Colorectal Liver Metastases. Australia and New Zealand Journal Surgery. Byant R. D., Hatzifotis M., Martin I., Fielding G., Nathanson L., O’Rourke N. 79(s1):A39-A39, May 2009.

 

Publications:
Publications in Peer Review Journals:


  • Hydrofluoric Acid Burns. Burns. Hatzifotis M., Muller M., Williams A., Pegg S. 30 (2): 156-9, 2004 Mar.
  • Symptomatic Vitamin A Deficiency following Biliopancreatic Diversion. Obesity Surgery. Hatzifotis M., Dolan K., Newbury L., Fielding G. Vol 13, no.4, Aug 2003, 287-304 (18)
  • A Comparison of Biliopancreatic Diversion in Morbid Obesity and Super Obesity. Obesity Surgery. Hatzifotis M., Dolan K., Newbury L., Fielding G. Accepted 2004.
  • A Clinical and Nutritional Comparison of Biliopancreatic Diversion with and without Duodenal Switch. Annals Surgery. Dolan L., Hatzifotis M., Newbury L., Fielding G. 240(1):51-6,2004 Jul 2004 (Australia and New Zealand Journal Surgery VoL73 Suppl. May 2003)
  • A Comparison of Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding and Biliopancreatic Diversion in super Obesity. Obesity Surgery. Dolan K., Hatzifotis M, Newbury L., Fielding G. 14 (2):165-9, 2004 Feb 2004 (Australia and New Zealand Journal Surgery. Vol 73 Suppl. May 2003)
  • Calcium and Vitamin D Depletion and Elevated Parathyroid Hormone Levels following Biliopancreatic Diversion. Obesity Surgery. Newbury L., Dolan K., Hatzifotis M., Fielding G. 13(6):893-5, 2003 Dec.
  • Prevention of Pelvic Sepsis in Major Open Pelviperineal Injury. Injury. Govaert G., Siriwardhane M., Hatzifotis M., Malisano L., Schuertz M. 2012 Jan 3.
  • Spleno-Colonic Fistula Following conservative Management of Splenic Rupture. Trauma. McCrystal S., Hatzifotis M. Accepted for Publication.