Free public information seminars

We are please to announce that we will shortly be offering free public information seminars about bariatric surgery.  These will discuss eligibilty for surgery, the most common surgical options, and the process involved.  It will also be an opportunity for people to meet Dr Smith and to ask questions.  Seminars will initially be held in the evenings at Southern Cross Hospital, Invercargill; with dates in Dunedin and Queenstown to follow soon. If you are interested in pursuing bariatric surgery in the future, or simply want to find out more...

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New Queenstown clinic announced

ABLE wishes everyone a happy and healthy 2013.  This year we are excited to announce that we will also be offering consulting services in Queenstown at the Queenstown Medical Centre.  For more information click here.  Please contact us, or ask your GP for a referral if you wish to see Dr Smith in...

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Dunedin clinic dates for November and December

Dr Smith will be doing a clinic at Suite 22, Marinoto clinic, Mercy Hospital Dunedin for Otago based patients on Friday 23rd of November, and another on Thursday 6th of December.  Please contact us to schedule an appointment or for further information.

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Dunedin clinic dates for October

A Dunedin bariatric clinic date has been set for October.  Dr Smith will be consulting at Suite 22, Marinoto Clinic, Mercy Hospital, Dunedin on Friday 26th October.  If you are interested in seeing Dr Smith for a consultation regarding bariatric surgery please contact us or talk to your GP.

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Laparoscopic fundoplication information added

An information page on gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, including information on diagnosis and surgical treament options has just been added to the web site.  Please click here for more information. This page includes detailed information about laparoscopic fundoplication or anti-reflux surgery, including the differences between partial and total (or Nissen) fundoplication.

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Hello world!

Welcome to the web site for Aspiring Bariatrics Laparoscopy and Endoscopy Limited.  ABLE is the specialst surgical practice of Dr Mark Smith, catering to patients in Dunedin, Invercargill and the wider Otago/Southland region.  Dr Smith specialises in advanced laparoscopic surgery including bariatric (weight loss) surgery, fundoplication (anti-reflux) surgery, gallbaldder removal and hernia repair surgery. Please review my web site where I will be providing comprehensive up-to-date information about my practice and the services I offer.  In...

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