Meet our Specialist Multi-Disciplinary Team

At Surgery Brisbane, our specialist surgeon, Dr Michael Hatzifotis & his experienced Multi-Disciplinary Team offer a holistic, comprehensive ‘Weight Loss Management Program’ providing our patients with personalised medical treatment & management of Obesity, Weight loss and Weight regain, to achieve optimal & sustainable weight & improvement in overall health & well-being.


Dr Tarn Montagu

Bariatric General Practitioner


Dr Tarn Montagu is a General Practitioner with a special interest in Bariatric medicine who obtained his medical degree from Western Sydney University. He employs a personalised approach to achieve sustainable weight loss and regain control of their lives.

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Leslie Hartley

Psychologist


Leslie Hartley is a registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency (AHPRA) and an associate member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Incorporated (AAPi) and ANZMOSS.

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Vanessa Jenkin

Dietitian & Nutritionist


Vanessa is a university qualified Accredited Practicing Dietitian & Nutritionist & a member of the Dietitians Association of Australia & ANZMOSS.

Vanessa has 18 years of clinical experience specialising in weight management, metabolic bariatric surgery, and medical weight management including pharmacotherapy. 


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Kathy Benn

Dietitian & Nutritionist


Kathy is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Nutritionist with over a decade of experience specialising in metabolic obesity management, including surgery and medical therapies. 

Kathy completed a Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) to better support patients in addressing unhelpful eating behaviours and empower patients to achieve sustainable change. 

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