Our Team
Obesity Management at Tauranga Obesity Surgery Centre is a multi-disciplinary team approach and the following staff with our surgeon Mr. Robert Cable involved in both surgical and non surgical management of obesity.
- Obesity Practice Coordinator, who oversees appointments, theatre bookings, nutritional/dietary support, follow-up care, etc.
- Obesity Care Nurse provides follow-up care and support to patients throughout all phases, including dietary/nutritional information.
- Dietitian: Who provides guidance for patients to stay on track through there weightloss journey.
As a team, we are committed to working together to ensure the highest level of education and care.

Jemmimah Schicker
Jemmimah Schicker is Practice Manager for our Clinic and coordinates between patients and Mr. Cable, for all the surgery that Mr. Cable performs. Jemmimah’s duties involve all front Office Administration and Customer Service performed in a professional and timely manner. She is the first point of contact for all our patients and is dedicated to providing support, information, help with insurance companies and assisting patients wherever possible so their journey through surgery and beyond is smooth and hassle-free. Jemmimah is a member of OSSANZ (Obesity Surgery Society of Australia and New Zealand) and is committed to providing patient satisfaction to all weight loss patients on their journey to their goal.

Lesley Burgess

Kelsey
Kelsey is a NZ registered Dietitian and has been working as a Dietitian for the past 20 years across a variety of sectors, including community and clinical dietetics, education, the food industry and non-Governmental departments including the Heart Foundation and the Nutrition Foundation. Kelsey has her own private practice focused around gut health, general health and wellbeing and weight loss and is a member of Dietitians NZ and OSSANZ (Obesity Surgery Society of Australia and New Zealand). She is committed to providing patient satisfaction to all weight loss patients on their journey to their goal.