Jason has a reputation for his excellent personable skills, which, when combined with his expertise and knowledge in his field gives him a wonderful bedside manner that countless patients have commented on.
As the founder and director of the Winnett Specialist Group in Melbourne, Australia, he has been a trusted name in weight loss surgery since 2001.
At Winnett Specialist Group, Dr. Winnett offers a range of specialised services, including:
Non surgical weight loss techniques
• Weight loss medications
• Gastric Balloon
Bariatric Surgery
• The LAP-BAND® System / Gastric Banding Procedure
• Orbera® Intragastric Balloon
• Gastric Sleeve Surgery
• Gastric Bypass Surgery
Upper GI Surgery
Hepatobiliary Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Vasectomy Surgery
With over 23 years of experience, Dr. Winnett has performed more than 1,300 weight-loss surgeries and 15,000 endoscopic procedures, successfully helping thousands of patients achieve their weight loss goals. He understands that each patient's journey is unique, and he takes the time to get to know you—your lifestyle, your goals, and your concerns—ensuring that you feel confident and supported every step of the way.
Jason is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and a member of the Australian Medical Association. He is also a member of the Gastrointestinal Society of Australia and holds a postgraduate qualification from the Medical Council of Victoria. Additionally, he is a member of ANZMOSS (Australian and New Zealand Metabolic and Obesity Surgery Society).
Jason has appointments to the Medical Advisory Boards of the Western Private, and Epworth Freemason Hospitals and is a Medical Director of the Hobsons Healthcare Facilities; located in Altona, Sydenham, and Werribee.
Jason holds appointments on the Medical Advisory Boards of Western Private, St Vincent's Werribee and Epworth Freemason Hospitals.
Dr. Winnett's commitment to personalised care and his extensive experience in both surgical and non-surgical weight loss make him one of Melbourne's most respected surgeons. Whether you’re considering a Gastric Sleeve, Bypass, or a non surgical weight loss solution, Dr. Winnett and his team are here to guide you towards a healthier, happier you.
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Undergoing any surgical procedure can be a very confronting, even traumatic experience for some individuals; Jason understands this and he strives to make the entire process as easy as possible for his patients, which not only helps to reduce their anxiety toward the procedure itself, but creates an immediate sense of trust between patient and doctor, a connection that is imperative when a patient is required to place their faith in a surgeon who is about to perform a complex procedure on them.
Educational History
University of Melbourne
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of surgery MB;BS (1993) • FRACS – General Surgery (2001)
Certificate in laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (2004)
Advanced Certificate in Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding
Registration:
The Medical Board of Victoria