Dr Andrew Nathanson

Dr Andrew Nathanson is a highly skilled General Surgeon based in Brisbane, Queensland, who specialises in upper gastro-intestinal, bariatric, and general surgery. With a strong commitment to delivering compassionate and patient-centred care, he focuses on providing personalised surgical solutions tailored to the unique needs of each individual. Dr Nathanson understands the physical and emotional challenges that patients face when undergoing surgery, and he is dedicated to offering reassuring support and clear communication throughout the entire treatment journey.

His clinical interests encompass a broad range of benign and malignant conditions. Dr Nathanson is particularly experienced in performing minimally invasive general surgery, which utilises advanced laparoscopic techniques to ensure smaller incisions, reduced post-operative pain, and faster recovery times for his patients. His areas of expertise include hiatal and anti-reflux surgery, emergency general surgery, and complex procedures for oesophageal and stomach cancers. Additionally, as a dedicated Bariatric Surgeon, he provides life-changing weight loss solutions, including gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and revisional bariatric procedures.

Dr Nathanson completed his Doctor of Medicine at Flinders University in 2013. He subsequently undertook rigorous specialist surgical training in Brisbane, qualifying in 2020 when he was awarded his Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. To further refine his expertise, he completed post-fellowship subspeciality training at several renowned tertiary hospitals across Brisbane, Adelaide, and Melbourne. Alongside his clinical practice, Dr Nathanson contributes to the advancement of his field as a Senior Lecturer at a leading university and holds a public appointment as a Consultant Upper GI Surgeon. He is an active member of several prestigious professional bodies, including the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, General Surgeons Australia, the Australia and New Zealand Gastric and Oesophageal Surgery Association, the Gastroenterological Society of Australia, the Australia and New Zealand Metabolic and Obesity Surgery Society, and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.