UPPER GI, BARIATRIC & GENERAL SURGERY

Providing comprehensive surgical care to patients across South East Victoria 

ABOUT SOUTH EAST UPPER GI

South East Upper GI Surgical Group is the practice of two experienced Upper GI, Bariatric & General Surgeons, Dr. Matthew Stokes & Dr. Joshua Hammerschlag.

They specialise in the minimally invasive surgical management of diseases of the oesophagus and stomach, including cancer, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease & hiatal hernias, achalasia, bariatric (weight loss) surgery (both primary & revisional), as well as general surgical conditions, including gallstone disease, hernias and emergency general surgery.

South East Upper GI Surgical Group is committed to delivering personalised and compassionate care to all their patients 

Melbourne SE South East Upper GI Surgical Group Dr Josh Hammerschlag Dr Matthew Stokes Dr Josh Hammerschlag

Minimally invasive surgery for the management of oesophageal and gastric conditions including cancer, hiatal hernias & gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and achalasia


The most effective tool to date that provides successful long-term weight loss and reversal of many metabolic health conditions including diabetes and hypertension, as part of a holistic plan to manage your health.


Surgical management of a variety of surgical conditions including gallstone disease, hernias as well as emergency general surgery


Meet your Surgeons

Dr Matthew Stokes
MBBS, FRACS, BAppSci, MIPDEd, FAANZGOSA
Upper GI, Bariatric & General Surgeon

Dr Josh Hammerschlag
MBBS, PGDipSurgAnat, FRACS, FAANZGOSA
Upper GI, Bariatric & General Surgeon

CONSULTING ACROSS SOUTH EAST VICTORIA


South East Upper GI Surgical Group is committed to providing comprehensive surgical care to patients across South East Victoria, including Bayside Melbourne, Frankston & the Mornington Peninsula, and Bass Coast, consulting and operating at multiple public and private hospitals throughout these regions. 

Melbourne SE South East Upper GI Surgical Group Dr Josh Hammerschlag Dr Matthew Stokes Dr Josh Hammerschlag