About Us

Dr Stephen Watson MB BS FRACS FRCS ( Ed ) is a laparoscopic and general surgeon working from St John of God Murdoch Hospital in Perth Western Australia. He graduated from the University of Western Australia in 1984 and initially worked in Perth before spending six years in London including clinical and research time at St Marks Hospital and St Bartholomews Hospital. He has a special interest in laparoscopic surgery for the treatment of morbid obesity and is a member of the Obesity Society of Australia and New Zealand.

Medical School:

• University of Western Australia.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S., (1984)

Post Graduate:

• Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons FRACS
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh FRCS (Ed)

Registration:

• The Western Australia Medical Board.

Speciality:

• Laparoscopic & General Surgery

Professional Memberships:

• Australian Medical Association
• Obesity Surgery Society of Australia & New Zealand

Current Appointments (Public Hospital):

• Visiting Medical Officer @ Rockingham - Kwinana District Hospital
• Visiting Medical Officer @ Peel Health Campus – Mandurah

Current appointments (Private)

• St john of god, Murdoch
• Mount hospital
• Bethesda Hospital
• Peel health campus

His particular interests are:

• Laparoscopic Surgery for
          Obesity
           Gallstones
          Hernia of the groin and abdomen
           Hiatus hernia repair
           Colorectal disease