Dr Roy Hopkins

Dr. Roy Hopkins is an Upper Gastrointestinal, Bariatric, and General Surgeon from Australia. With subspecialist training in Oesophago-Gastric and Bariatric Surgery, he brings extensive experience in treating conditions such as stomach and oesophageal cancers, hiatus hernia, anti-reflux surgery, weight loss surgery, gall bladder, and hernia surgery. His approachability and compassionate nature put his patients' quality of life at the forefront of his treatments.

Dr. Hopkins completed his MBBS Honours in Medicine from Sydney before further obtaining his Fellowship in General Surgery. He was accepted onto the highly competitive Australian and New Zealand Gastro-Oesophageal Surgery Association (AANZGOSA) post Fellowship program where he trained at different hospitals in Sydney and Flinders Medical Centre in Adelaide. He was also awarded the AANZGOSA Travelling Scholarship in 2018, which allowed him to present his research internationally.

Dr. Hopkins has worked at the biggest cancer, bariatric and complex benign Upper GI Centre in the UK, the Bristol Royal Infirmary and the Greater Manchester Oesophago-Gastric Service at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester. He is also a Surgical Superintendent and Staff Specialist at St George Public Hospital with a passion for education and teaching. Active in his field, Dr. Hopkins continually stays up-to-date with the latest research as an active member of various professional societies.

Aside from his work in the operating theatre, Dr. Hopkins is a proud husband and father with interests in bagpipe playing, soccer, and rugby. Having recently published research in anti-reflux surgery in the prestigious British Journal of Surgery, Dr. Hopkins is a well-rounded professional with a passion for his patients and his field.