Dr Philip Townend

Dr Philip Townend is a highly regarded General Surgeon, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon, and Bariatric Surgeon based in Southport, Australia. With a patient-centred approach, he provides expert, specialised care for a wide range of general surgical and upper gastrointestinal conditions. Dr Townend is dedicated to empowering his patients with clear, comprehensive information, ensuring they feel supported and confident throughout their treatment journey. His clinical practice focuses on delivering high-quality, attentive care tailored to each individual's unique health needs.

His clinical expertise spans a broad spectrum of surgical interventions, with a particular focus on minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques. Dr Townend specialises in bariatric (weight loss) surgery, including gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and revision procedures, helping patients achieve long-term health improvements. Additionally, he is highly skilled in managing complex upper gastrointestinal conditions, such as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, hiatus hernias, gallbladder disease, and hernias. He also possesses advanced training in surgical oncology, specialising in the surgical management of oesophageal, gastric, pancreatic, and sarcoma cancers, as well as hepatopancreaticobiliary surgery.

Dr Townend completed his medical education at the University of New South Wales, graduating with a Bachelor of Science (Medicine) and a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery in 2007. He completed his internship and residency in Newcastle, New South Wales, before obtaining his Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in General Surgery in 2017. To further refine his skills, he undertook post-fellowship training in hepatopancreaticobiliary surgery and upper gastrointestinal surgery, which included a prestigious two-year Australia and New Zealand Gastric and Oesophageal Surgery Association (ANZGOSA) Fellowship. Dr Townend is an active member of several professional bodies, including General Surgeons Australia (GSA), the Australian and New Zealand Hepatic-pancreatic Biliary Surgeons Association (ANZHPBA), and the Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons (AUGIS). He also holds an academic appointment as an Associate Professor, contributing to medical research and education.