SmartShape Surgeons
Dr. Chris Cobourn
A fellowship-trained General Surgeon, Dr. Chris Cobourn has extensive training and experience in the use and placement of the LAP-BAND™ as well as performance of Gastric Sleeve, Mini Gastric Bypass and Revision surgeries.
In 1991, he introduced laparoscopic surgery to the Mississauga area, and since then has been focusing his time and practice on advanced laparoscopic surgery. Currently, he is a General Surgeon at Trillium Health Center and the CEO of SmartShape Weight Loss Centre in Mississauga.
His expertise in advanced laparoscopic procedures include LAP-BAND™, Gastric Sleeve and Revision surgery, gall bladder removal, hernia repair, advanced bowel surgery and spleen removal. In addition to his active practice in advanced laparoscopic surgery, he also specializes in Surgical Oncology, Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic surgery and has full hospital privileges at the Trillium Health Partners in Mississauga.
As an internationally respected and sought after speaker, Dr. Cobourn is honored to receive the opportunity to speak to the medical community on various topics regarding obesity and weight loss programs offered at Smartshape. In 2011, he was invited to speak at the two most prestigious international obesity conferences, the 2nd Annual Obesity Summit and the XVI World Congress of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders in Hamburg, Germany and continues to speak at National and International meetings.
Currently, he is serving on expert committees and panels to establish worldwide standards and practices for bariatric surgery.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
1983 Completed Medical School at Western University
1988 Completed surgical residency at the University of
Toronto and began surgical practice in Mississauga
1991 Introduced laparoscopic surgery to the Mississauga area
1995 – 2006 Chief of Surgery at the Trillium Health Centre
2005 Founded SWLC
2013 Became CEO of Smartshape Weight Loss Centre in association with Clearpoint Health (formerly Centric Health)
Member | Canadian Obesity Network – Réseau Canadien en Obésité (CON-RCO)
2004 – Present (12 years)
Member | American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons
2004 – Present (12 years)
Chief of Surgery | Trillium Health Centre
1995 – 2006 (11 years) | Mississauga, Ontario
Led the amalgamation of the Departments of Surgery of Mississauga Hospital and Queensway General Hospital to become the Trillium Health Centre
Dr. Chris Cobourn and the SmartShape Weight Loss Centre officially earned the title of Canada’s first Centre of Excellence in Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (COEMBS) in recognition of the high quality patient care and safety demonstrated at its centre for over 10 years.
Dr. Chris Cobourn is also the first surgeon in Canada to receive the Master Surgeon in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MSMBS) as well as the Surgeon of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (SOEMBS) designations. These were awarded to him in recognition of the truly excellent patient care that he provides time and again through his work at the SmartShape Weight Loss Centre.
The Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) is a distinguished and respected leader in accreditation programs for quality surgical care and various disciplines.
Dr. Neil Orzech
Dr. Neil Orzech is a Royal College Board-certified surgeon, specializing in Minimally Invasive, Bariatric, and General Surgery at SmartShape Weight Loss Centre.
Dr. Orzech graduated with his Doctorate of Medicine (MD) from the University of Ottawa Medical School. He also holds a Master’s in Education from the University of Toronto. He was a Research Fellow within the division of Toronto General Hospital’s Wilson Centre for Research in Medical Education and was a Resident Researcher for the University of Toronto’s Surgeon Scientist and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario Clinical Investigator Program.
He completed his residency in General Surgery at the University of Toronto followed by a Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Orzech has co-authored 10 peer-reviewed publications and holds numerous awards including: The Harrison Award for Excellence in Teaching, Division of General Surgery Teaching Award for Surgical Excellence and the University Health Network “Sopman” Humanitarian Award
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
1999 Completed Bachelor of Arts, University of Western Ontario
2005 Completed Doctorate of Medicine University of Ottawa Medical School
2009 Completed Master’s In Education University of Toronto
2009 Research Fellow -Wilson Centre for Research in Medical Education, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Ontario
2009 Resident Researcher – Surgeon Scientist and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario Clinical Investigator Program, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
2011 Residency – General Surgery, University of Toronto
2012 Completed Fellowship -Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, University of Vermont
Member | Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Association for Surgical Education, American College of Surgeons, Canadian Association of General Surgeons, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Ontario Medical Association
Dr. Orzech is affiliated with SmartShape Weight Loss Centre.
Dr. Jamie Cyriac
Dr. Jamie Cyriac is a Board-Certified surgeon who completed a Fellowship in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery at the University of Toronto.
Dr. Cyriac is a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Western Ontario and completed a General Surgery Residency at the University of Toronto. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada and Lecturer at the University of Toronto. Dr. Cyriac is currently a surgeon at Michael Garron Hospital. His professional interests include General Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Oncology, Endoscopy, and Bariatric Surgery.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
2006-Present Staff Surgeon Michael Garron Hospital
2006-Present Lecturer, University of Toronto
2005-2006 Fellowship in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery at the University of Toronto
2000-2005 General Surgery Residency at The University of Toronto
1996-2000 Doctor of Medicine from The University of Western Ontario
1993-1996 Bachelor of Sciences in Life Sciences from McMaster University
Dr. Cyriac is affiliated with SmartShape Weight Loss Centre.