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Dr Nicole Winter

Oesophago-Gastric and Bariatric Surgeon, Clinical Lecturer, Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne
Dr. Nicole Winter is an upper gastrointestinal, bariatric and general surgeon. Nicole completed her medical degree at the University of Melbourne in 2007. She was awarded her fellowship in general surgery by RACS in 2016. Nicole subsequently completed subspecialty training in upper gastrointestinal surgery through ANZGOSA. This was undertaken at Box Hill Hospital in Melbourne and Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane. Nicole completed a further bariatric fellowship at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and at St Vincent’s Hospital Northside with renowned bariatric surgeon, Dr George Hopkins.

Nicole has a special interest in a patient-centred approach to the treatment of oesophageal and gastric cancer, hiatus hernia repair, anti-reflux surgery, and bariatric surgery. Nicole is also passionate about the education and training of junior doctors and improving the surgical training experience. Nicole currently sits on the ANZGOSA board.

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