MERIDIAN opens 21 September 2026. MGOS and MWLS, united in one specialist practice.MERIDIAN opens 21 September 2026
Media & Partnerships

Upper GI, Bariatric & Metabolic Leadership

Media enquiries, partnership opportunities and brand assets.

For interviews, expert commentary, brand materials, speaking opportunities, sponsorships and corporate wellbeing programs. All enquiries reach the practice manager directly. We aim to respond within two business days.

We collect these details to respond to your enquiry and arrange any requested appointment or Discovery Call.

Media Enquiries

For journalists, editors, producers and media outlets seeking interviews, expert commentary, clinical insights, images or information about Meridian Health.

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Marketing & Partnerships

For enquiries relating to strategic partnerships, events, speaking opportunities, collaborations, sponsorships, corporate wellbeing programs and marketing initiatives.

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Brand Assets & Communications

For approved logos, imagery, clinic photography, brand guidelines, spokesperson biographies and other communications materials.

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Spokespeople

Available for interview and expert commentary

Meridian's surgeons are available to speak on upper gastrointestinal surgery, bariatric and metabolic surgery, medical weight management and multidisciplinary care. All interview requests are coordinated through media@meridianhealth.com.au.

A/Prof Michael Hii

A/Prof Michael Hii

Oesophago-Gastric & Bariatric Surgeon

FRACS · MBBS · BMedSci · PGDipSurgAnat · PGDipPOM

Upper gastrointestinal surgery, bariatric and metabolic surgery, reflux disease, oesophageal and gastric cancer, complex revisional surgery, surgical research.

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Dr Salena Ward

Dr Salena Ward

Bariatric & Upper GI Surgeon

MBBS · FRACS · MS · PGDipSurgAnat · Adjunct Lecturer, Monash University

Bariatric metabolic surgery, sleeve gastrectomy, reflux and anti-reflux surgery, hernia, revisional procedures and metabolic outcomes.

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Dr Nicole Winter

Dr Nicole Winter

Bariatric & Upper GI Surgeon

FRACS · MBBS (Hons) · BMedSci · AANZGOSA · GChPOM · Clinical Honorary Lecturer, University of Melbourne

Bariatric metabolic surgery, upper gastrointestinal surgery, anti-reflux and hernia surgery, women's surgical care and metabolic health.

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Meridian clinicians are available for background briefings, on-the-record comment and broadcast interview by arrangement. Please include your deadline and publication in your initial email.