About Sue Norton
When it comes to weight management and bariatric care, having a trusted expert by your side can make all the difference. Sue Norton brings over 33 years of experience as a dietitian, working across both the NHS and private sector, to guide patients through every step of their journey.
As a bariatric specialist for the past 14 years, Sue has supported countless patients before and after surgery, helping them achieve sustainable, life-changing results. Her career has been diverse – she has worked as a health journalist for national magazines, served as a company dietitian for a meal replacement company, and even ran her own online support business for bariatric patients.
At Transform, Sue’s experience has grown even further. She started as a dietitian, progressed to Head of Nutrition and Dietetic Department, then Clinical Dietetic Lead for weight management, and now leads the Weight Management division. Her extensive knowledge ensures that every patient receives personalised, expert guidance tailored to their unique needs.
Area of Expertise
- Sue Norton specialises in all aspects of weight management and bariatric care, ensuring patients have the best possible weight loss journey, from the initial consultations right through the post-operative care and long-term lifestyle management. Her expertise includes all types of weight loss surgery, including gastric bypass, sleeve and band, as well as non – surgical options such as weight loss injections and more.
- Sue was drawn to bariatric surgery and weight management because it is one of the most rewarding areas of dietetics. Seeing how life-changing surgery can positively impact so many aspects of a patient’s life from health improvements to renewed confidence is a source of immense professional satisfaction.
- Her approach combines specialist knowledge with a friendly and caring manner, helping patients feel supported, reassured, and informed throughout their journey. In addition to surgical care, Sue is also highly experienced in dietetic training, coordinating MDT meetings, audits and managing the specialist aftercare teams for weight loss.
Role at the Clinic
- Sue Norton leads and manages the Nutrition and Dietetic Department, Weight Loss Aftercare Team, and Specialist Weight Loss Patient Advisors at Transform. Her day-to-day role is varied, including overseeing bariatric consultations, supporting complex patients, coordinating and participating in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, conducting audits, liaising with surgeons, and ensuring high standards of patient aftercare. She ensures every patient’s weight loss journey runs smoothly from start to finish, providing guidance, support, and expert care alongside her dedicated team.
Achievements & Contributions
- Sue Norton has had a distinguished career spanning over three decades, achieving excellence across clinical practice, research, and patient support. She has published numerous articles in national health and lifestyle magazines and played a pivotal role in developing and launching new weight loss services at Transform. Sue has conducted detailed audits on weight loss procedures, with her findings presented at BOMSS, highlighting her commitment to evidence-based practice. She has worked closely with a dedicated team at Transform to ensure exceptional patient care, and her recent promotion to Head of Weight Management marks a significant milestone in her career. Throughout her work, Sue demonstrates innovation, expertise, and a consistently patient-focused approach in bariatric care.
Memberships & Affiliations
- BDA, BOMSS
- Advances Diploma in Dietetics
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Our Surgeons: Pioneers of Precision and Care
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Dr. Martin Richardson
With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Richardson specialises in minimally invasive bariatric and upper GI surgeries, having performed over 5,000 weight loss procedures.
Dr. Paul Super
Bringing over three decades of expertise, Dr. Super specialises in laparoscopic bariatric surgery, performing over 200 gastric band procedures annually.
Dr. Vittal Rao
Dr. Rao, with over a decade of experience, specialises in gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and gallstone surgeries, and is a Consultant at the University Hospital of North Midlands.
Dr. Rajwinder Nijjar
Dr. Nijjar, with 15 years of experience, specialises in laparoscopic upper GI, anti-reflux, and weight loss surgeries, contributing to surgical education at the University of Birmingham.
Dr. Kanagaraj Marimuthu
With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Marimuthu specialises in laparoscopic gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, having performed over 4,000 operations.
Dr. Alistair Sharples
With comprehensive training in the UK and Canada, Dr. Sharples specialises in upper GI and bariatric surgery, contributing to medical education at Keele University.
Dr. Steven John Robinson
Dr. Robinson, with extensive experience in the NHS and military, specialises in upper GI and bariatric surgery, and teaches at Birmingham University Medical School.
