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Mr Varun Arora

BMedSc (Hons), MBBS (Hons), FRACS (Ortho), FAOrthA

Mr Varun Arora is an Australian-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon with subspecialist expertise in hip, knee, pelvic and acetabular surgery, and adult and paediatric trauma.

Varun grew up in India and New Zealand before moving to Melbourne to study medicine at the University of Melbourne. He completed specialist Orthopaedic training in Victoria and Tasmania, building a broad foundation in elective surgery and trauma care. He became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in Orthopaedic Surgery and a Fellow of the Australian Orthopaedic Association in 2022.

In 2023, he worked as a full-time consultant at Austin Health, managing high-acuity adult and paediatric trauma and undertaking hip and knee replacement and sports knee surgery.

He then undertook advanced subspecialty fellowship training at Melbourne Orthopaedic Group, developing expertise in direct anterior approach hip replacement, complex and revision hip surgery, robotic-assisted knee replacement, hip preservation and sports knee surgery.

Varun subsequently travelled to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge, one of the United Kingdom’s busiest major trauma centres, for a 12-month Pelvic, Acetabular and Revision Hip Replacement Fellowship. As the unit’s primary pelvic and acetabular fellow, he developed extensive experience in complex pelvic and acetabular reconstruction, periprosthetic fractures, revision hip replacement and combined fixation-and-replacement procedures for complex acetabular fractures in older patients. His fellowship training was complemented by focused visiting fellowships in France, Switzerland and Austria with specialist surgeons in direct anterior hip replacement, hip preservation and complex hip reconstruction.

Upon returning he has set up practice in the Berwick, South East Melbourne and Gippsland region. He also has a public appointment at Latrobe Regional Health.

Varun takes an individualised approach to care. He discusses operative and non-operative options with patients and recommends surgery when it is likely to offer meaningful benefit. When surgery is appropriate, he draws on contemporary techniques and careful planning to develop a treatment plan suited to the patient’s condition, needs and goals.

Areas of interest

  • Direct anterior hip replacement
  • Complex primary and revision hip replacement
  • Robotic-assisted knee replacement
  • Complex and revision knee replacement
  • Sports knee injuries, including ACL and meniscal injuries
  • Pelvic and acetabular fracture reconstruction
  • Adult and paediatric Orthopaedic trauma
  • Periprosthetic fractures and fracture complications

For more information or referrals, please contact:
Phone: (03) 9088 8420
Fax: (03) 9962 1022
Email: admin@varunarora.com.au
HealthLink EDI: varortho
www.varunarora.com.au

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Dr Chris Price

My names is Chris – I am a lung and sleep specialist.

I take great pride in my role as a physician and the ability it affords me to do a community centred job. Breathing and sleep problems are exceptionally common and I take a lot of joy in being able to improve these problems for people. My goal is to provide quality and comprehensive care in a clear and empathetic way to my patients.

I have lived and worked in many parts of Australia and I am now settled for the long term in Melbourne. My partner AJ and I live a quiet life here with our dog Minnie but look for any excuse to go out for a meal or see a show.

I was born and raised in Sydney and I completed my medical degree with the University of Sydney and spent my formative medical years on Sydney’s north shore. Subsequently, my respiratory advanced training was completed at Royal North Shore Hospital and I finished my specialisation with a sleep fellowship at Prince of Wales Hospital. Both of these busy quaternary centres provided me with a great breadth of training across both respiratory and sleep medicine. My subsequent practice as a consulting physician has taken me across the east coast of Australia with postings in Queensland, New South Wales and Tasmania over the last five years.

My career thus far has really solidified me as a “generalist” specialist with a broad range of skills across the diagnosis and management of respiratory and sleep problems.

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Dr Rizwan Ahmed

Dr Riz Ahmed is the Principal Dentist and director of Latrobe Family Dental, where he combines his passion for dentistry with his diverse interests to provide top-notch care to his patients. With a deep passion for dentistry, Dr Riz has climbed the ranks through every possible position in the field of dentistry over the last 22 years, continually upskilling and specialising to ensure the highest standard of care for patients.

Outside of his professional life, Dr Riz is a lover of Star Wars, DC Comics, Harry Potter, and comedy shows on TV. His enthusiasm for these beloved franchises is evident in his personal life, where he can often be seen dressing up as Darth Vader for Halloween, complete with his own lightsaber. An avid snowboarder, Dr Riz tries his best to not break any bones when he spends time with his family in Canada. In addition to his love for snowboarding, Dr Riz is passionate about art and photography.

This artistic flair translates beautifully into his cosmetic dentistry work, where he has built a vast portfolio of stunning transformations. Dr Riz brings a unique blend of creativity and enthusiasm to his practice. His extensive portfolio showcases his talent in transforming smiles, reflecting his commitment to enhancing the oral health and aesthetics with both his technical skill and artistic vision to every patient he treats.

Dr Riz’s multifaceted interests and relentless pursuit of excellence in dentistry make him a standout professional dedicated to the well-being and happiness of his patients. His goal is to improve the oral health and smiles of his community, ensuring every patient leaves with results they are proud of.

Mr Namal Munasinghe

MBBS (Hons), MRCS (Ed), FRACS (plast)

Mr Namal Munasinghe is a passionate and dedicated Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon who strives to achieve the best possible outcomes for his patients. He believes in walking alongside every patient throughout their surgical journey, taking the time to explain all aspects of care with clarity, empathy and professionalism.

Mr Munasinghe completed his specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery training in Australia, gaining extensive experience in leading hospitals across Canberra, Melbourne and Perth before choosing Melbourne as his home. With over 10 years of experience in plastic surgery, he has developed a broad expertise across both reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, including valuable time at the Victorian Adult Burns Service at The Alfred Hospital.

His surgical career began in Yorkshire, United Kingdom, where he obtained Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCS). Originally from Sri Lanka, he graduated from the University of Colombo and undertook his internship at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital in the UK, before advancing his training in Australia.

Namal is also a devoted husband, father and son, which shapes his philosophy of care: every patient is treated with the same dedication and respect as he would want for his own family.

Areas of Expertise

Hand Surgery (Elective & Trauma)
* Elective: Dupuytren’s disease, basal thumb arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, ganglions
* Trauma: Fractures, tendon injuries, nerve reconstruction, ligament injuries, nail bed repair

Skin Cancer & Skin Surgery
* Melanoma, BCC, SCC, Merkel cell carcinoma
* Mole removal, scar removal, local flaps and grafts

Reconstructive Surgery
* Breast reconstruction (microsurgical and implant-based)
* Fat grafting and advanced reconstructive techniques

Paediatric Plastic Surgery
* Trigger fingers/thumbs
* Prominent ear correction
* Birthmarks, skin tags, and paediatric skin lesions

Burns Surgery
* Acute burn care
* Delayed burn reconstruction

Aesthetic (Cosmetic) Surgery
* Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
* Liposuction
* Breast augmentation
* Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)
* Face and Neck lifts
* Eye Lid Surgery

Professional Memberships

Mr Munasinghe is an active member of several leading surgical societies, reflecting his commitment to ongoing education, high standards of practice, and collaboration with colleagues across disciplines:
* Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
* Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS)
* Victorian Hand Surgery Society
* Australia and New Zealand Society of Head and Neck Cancer
* Australasia Board of Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

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Dr Sophy Korula

MBBS (Hons), Dip Child Health, MD Paediatrics (Hons), MRCPCH (UK), FRACP

Dr Sophy Korula is a Paediatric Endocrinologist and Paediatrician whose main aim is to provide compassionate care with clinical excellence to the children of this regional area.

Sophy completed her medical training at a large tertiary care centre called CMC Vellore in South India and completed her fellowship in Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes at the prestigious Children’s Hospital at Westmead in Sydney. For the last 15 years, Sophy has worked as a Paediatric specialist and most recently at Latrobe Regional Health where she has held public appointment for the last 3 years.

As well as being actively involved in medical education, Sophy has also authored a number of research publications.

Sophy has a strong focus on caring for the needs of children with Paediatric endocrine disorders and diabetes. Sophy also has immense experience in developmental and complex behavioral disorders and is keen to provide holistic treatment for children with those concerns. She has a good relationship with some of the service providers in this field within Gippsland. She has also been involved with the care of other medical problems in children, such as infant care, asthma and eczema.

Sophy specialises in the following:
– Thyroid disfunction
– Short stature
– Weight concerns
– Diabetes
– Adrenal issues
– Developmental and complex behavioral disorders

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Dr Munad Khan

MBBS, BMedSc, FRACS (Urol)

Dr Munad Khan is a well travelled Australian trained urologist with a particular interest in robotic surgery. He holds a position at Monash Health as a consultant urologist and is actively involved in teaching urology trainees.

Munad grew up in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne and undertook medical school at the University of Melbourne, graduating in 2012. His junior years in medical training were undertaken at the Austin Hospital which included a variety of opportunities rotating through rural Victoria and Tasmania. He commenced specialty training in 2018 in Queensland, working in regional and metropolitan centers before returning to Victoria for his final year at Monash Health. Following this, he undertook a year long fellowship in robotic surgery in the North West of England, gaining valuable experience in advanced techniques as well as optimising the patient journey through their entire hospital stay.

Having lived and worked in a diverse collection of towns and cities, Munad feels comfortable with being able to connect with people of all backgrounds and feels this is an essential step in the delivery of excellent urological care.

He is passionate about medical education, both generally for junior medical students and doctors, and specifically for aspiring urologists. He appreciates the unique challenges facing the next generation of surgeons and always takes an active role in guiding training pathways.

Munad is trained to provide treatment for all general urological problems including voiding difficulties, urinary stone disease as well as advanced open, laparoscopic and robotic procedures for all benign and malignant conditions.

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Dr Raja Tewari

MBBS, CCT (UK), FRANZCOG, FRCOG

Dr Raja Tewari is a specialist Gynaecologist and Obstetrician with a double specialist qualification from RCOG (UK) and RANZCOG (NZ). Raja obtained his first specialist qualification from South London Deanery, NHS UK in 2013. During his specialist training, Raja had a great opportunity to be trained in different university hospitals in London, including one of the most prestigious, Guy’s and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust.

Raja was awarded CCT (certificate of completion of training) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Advance Training Skill Module (ATSMs) in ‘Advance Labour Ward Practice’ and ‘Gynaecological Oncology’ from RCOG. Because of his special interest in Gynacological Oncology, Raja worked further to achieve advanced training as a Post CCT clinical Fellow in Gynae Oncology at Guy’s and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust and University Hospital of North Midlands, Stafford (UK).

In 2015, Raja relocated to India and worked as Consultant Obstetrician and Lead Gynaecological Oncologist in one of the prestigious tertiary hospitals in Delhi NCR for five years, before moving to New Zealand in March 2020. RANZCOG awarded Raja his second specialist qualification, FRANZCOG after his assessment and specialist clinical work as a Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist in Lower Hutt, Wellington NZ.

Raja moved to Australia in January 2022 as Head of Unit at Central Gippsland Health Service Sale where he worked for more than 18 months. Raja then moved to Traralgon and joined Latrobe Regional Health as a Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. Raja holds public appointment at both Latrobe Regional Health and Central Gippsland Health Service Sale.

Raja consults and operates at Maryvale Private Hospital and his specialties include:
* Chronic pelvic pain
* Endometriosis
* Colposcopy
* Advance laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedure in gynaecology
* Suspected gynaecological malignancies
* High risk pregnancies

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Dr Ponnaren Pak

MBBS, Dip. Surg. Anat, FRACS (Orth), FAOrthA

Dr Ponnaren (Pon) Pak is a highly trained Orthopaedic surgeon. He obtained his medical degree from The University of Melbourne and undertook advanced Orthopaedic training in Melbourne and Sydney. He is a recognised fellow of the Australian Orthopaedic Association and the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Dr Pak has undergone post fellowship subspecialty training in shoulder and upper limb surgery as well as knee arthroplasty and Orthopaedic sports medicine.

Dr Pak is active in Orthopaedic research with ongoing research activity in shoulder arthroplasty. He has multiple publications in peer reviewed journals and has presented at national and international Orthopaedic conferences.

Dr Pak provides a high level of sub-specialisation within the field of Orthopaedic surgery. He is able to provide a comprehensive and up to date service in the following areas:

  • Shoulder arthroplasty (anatomical, reverse and revision)
  • Complex open shoulder reconstructions (open stabilisations, fracture repair and tendon transfers)
  • Arthroscopic shoulder surgery (including all arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and stabilisations)
  • Open and arthroscopic elbow surgery
  • Open and endoscopic wrist and hand surgery
  • Hip and knee arthroplasty (primary and revision surgery)
  • Open and arthroscopic knee reconstructions.

He prides himself on utilising up to date surgical techniques including minimally invasive surgery with the benefit of optimised outcomes and early recovery.

Dr Pak is happy to manage TAC and Workcover patients. He is an accredited Orthopaedic assessor for TAC and Workcover.

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Dr John Politis

Dr John Politis is a specialist in lung diseases and sleep disorders. He first completed a Bachelor of Biomedicine from the University of Melbourne in 2010, then subsequently graduated from medical school with a Doctor of Medicine at the University of Melbourne in 2014.

John completed his Advanced Training in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine through Monash Health and St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, obtaining his Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in 2022.

He is active in medical research and is currently undertaking a PhD through Monash University in the area of severe asthma. John has special interests in asthma, COPD, sleep disorders and investigation of lung lesions.

In addition to working at Lung and Sleep in Bentleigh and consulting at Maryvale Private Hospital, John also works at Monash Health where he sees patients in his public clinic at Monash Medical Centre. If your care requires additional services offered through the public system, he can arrange this for you.

John is passionate about educating his patients about their lung and sleep conditions so they feel empowered and confident in managing their own health.

Outside of work, John is an avid basketball fan and spends most of his spare time going on adventures with his wife and twin boys.

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Dr Chandika Wewelwala

MBBS, FRACS

Dr Chandika Wewelwala is a breast and general surgeon who specialises in the treatment of breast cancer and a wide range of acute and elective general surgical conditions. Dr Wewelwala sees conditions such as gallbladder disease, hernia, pilonidal disease and a variety of skin lumps and skin cancers. He utilises minimally invasive (keyhole) procedures when appropriate, such as laparoscopic cholecystectomy and laparoscopic hernia repair. Dr Wewelwala also obtained recognition by the Gastroenterology Society of Australia (GESA) as a certified colonoscopist in 2020.

Completing his accredited surgical training at Monash Health Victoria, Dr Wewelwala obtained the Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in 2020. Following this, he completed two further years of subspecialised training under BreastSurgANZ, the peak body governing accreditation and training of breast surgeons in Australia and New Zealand.
During his first year of post-fellowship training, he worked at the Auckland City Hospital in New Zealand. This experience gave him excellent exposure to various breast surgeries and helped develop his expertise in extensive general surgical procedures. He also developed skills in managing a variety of skin cancers during this period. Dr Wewelwala then returned to Monash Health as a breast surgical oncology fellow to complete the accredited training in breast surgery and gained expertise in complex breast surgical procedures. He can now offer the latest surgical management services for breast cancer and other related diseases.

Dr Wewelwala has public appointments at Monash Health, Warragul Hosptial and Wonthaggi Hospital.

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Dr Abhirup Lobo

MBBS, BMedSc, PGDip (Anat), PFET (Hand and Wrist Surgery), FRACS, FAOA

Dr Abhirup Lobo has recently commenced practice in Orthopaedic Surgery specifically trauma surgery and Hand, Wrist and Peripheral Nerve Surgery.

Dr Lobo has completed a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery and Bachelor of Medical Science at the University of Melbourne in 2009. He graduated with second class honours and completed his internship and residency at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Dr Lobo completed his specialist training in Orthopaedic Surgery via the Newcastle Training Program. He was honoured to be awarded Training Registrar of the Year Award and also elected to be the Senior Registrar leading our team of 47 registrars and senior residents.

In 2021, Dr Lobo practiced in regional Victoria as an Orthopaedic surgeon in various locations including Shepparton, Mildura and Horsham before returning to Melbourne to start his first Hand and Wrist Surgery Fellowship at St Vincent’s Hospital. Following this, his next fellowship was with Dr Jeff Ecker in Perth, who is a world-renowned wrist arthroscopist and hand surgeon. His third fellowship was undertaken at Wrightington Hospital, UK with two world leaders in surgery Dr Sumedh Talwalkar, who is the future British Hand Society President, and Mr CY Ng, an expert and leader in peripheral nerve and brachial plexus surgery.

Dr Lobo is now a staff specialist practicing Hand, Wrist and Peripheral Nerve Surgery with public appointments at Eastern Health and Latrobe Regional Health. He has a passion for teaching and research, and has published articles in the ANZ Journal of Surgery and Journal of Hand Surgery.

Dr Abhirup Lobo is skilled in the management of all hand, wrist, elbow and peripheral nerve conditions. He is also proficient in traumatic conditions of the limbs.

Dr Lobo consults and operates at Maryvale Private Hospital.

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Dr Jeremy Lew

Dr Jeremy Lew is a specialist in respiratory and sleep disorders. He understands that conditions such as sleep apnoea, asthma, and other respiratory disorders can be insidious in their onset, yet significantly impact a patient’s quality of life if left unaddressed.

Jeremy’s role is to support both patients and referring clinicians in identifying and managing these pervasive conditions early, providing evidence-based treatment options tailored to each individual.

Jeremy aims to work closely with patients, GPs and allied health teams to ensure a seamless, patient centered approach to care, keeping everyone informed throughout the diagnostic and treatment process.

Jeremy is interested in all aspects of respiratory and sleep medicine. He currently consults at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Bentleigh Specialist Centre and Maryvale Private Hospital, providing accessible care across different locations.

Beyond medicine, Jeremy has a knack for picking up new hobbies. He enjoys tennis, badminton, and golf and when he’s not playing, he’s keeping up with the AFL or NBA. But above all, Jeremy cherishes time with his family. The true ruler of their home, however, is their adorable dog, Daisy. She keeps him on his toes and definitely calls the shots!

Jeremy welcomes referrals for patients experiencing respiratory or sleep-related concerns and values the opportunity to collaborate with clinicians to provide holistic, patient-centered care. If you have any questions or would like to discuss a case, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Jeremy direct.

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Dr Piyush Ostwal

MBBS, MRCP (UK), FRACP, DM (Neurology)

Dr Piyush Ostwal is more than a neurologist – he is a trusted partner in your journey to better neurological health. With over a decade of experience spanning prestigious institutions across India, Bahrain and Australia, Dr Ostwal brings a rare blend of global expertise and heartfelt compassion to every patient interaction. His career reflects a commitment to excellence, having managed complex neurological cases in diverse settings – from bustling urban hospitals in New Delhi to cutting-edge medical centers in Melbourne. Yet, what truly defines his practice is his unwavering belief that exceptional care begins with listening to your story.

Referrals are welcome for the assessment and management of:

*Headache and migraine
*Epilepsy
*Stroke and TIA follow-up
*Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders
*Multiple sclerosis and other demyelinating conditions
*Peripheral neuropathies and nerve disorders
*General neurology (e.g., dizziness, seizures, weakness, numbness)

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Dr Daniel Habteslassie

Dr Daniel Habteslassie is a Lung and Sleep medicine specialist, initially drawn to medicine because of a desire to help people. He developed an interest in lung and sleep health as he saw the significant impact that respiratory and sleep issues could have on the lives of all people.

Daniel remains motivated to use his knowledge and skills to assist individuals in improving their lung health and sleep quality.

Daniel is interested in all aspects of respiratory medicine and sleep disorders. He works at Lung and Sleep in Bentleigh and visits Wonthaggi and consults at Maryvale Private Hospital. Daniel also works in the public healthcare system at Monash Health within the respiratory, sleep and general medicine departments.

On a personal level, Daniel lives in Melbourne with his wife Sita and their growing young family. They love heading outdoors on new adventures big or small. Daniel is also an avid follower of the AFL and soccer and support Essendon and Arsenal in the premier league.

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Dr Harshan Jeyakumar

Dr Harshan Jeyakumar is a dual-trained Respiratory & Sleep and Acute & General Medicine Physician working in South-East Melbourne and Gippsland. Harshan has a special interest in lung cancer diagnosis and staging, pleural disease and bronchiectasis.

Having graduated from Monash University in 2013, he completed his internship and Basic Physician Training through Monash Health in 2018. Harshan proceeded to accept a four-year dual training position in Respiratory and General Medicine through both Monash Lung & Sleep and Latrobe Regional Health, receiving Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in 2020.

He has completed post-fellowship training in Acute & General Medicine (LRH) and a 12-month Sleep Fellowship (Monash Health). Harshan has been awarded numerous prizes through his training, including Monash Health’s John Burgess prize for Clinical Excellence as a Medical Registrar.

Harshan now holds substantial public appointment through Monash Health with subspecialty expertise in Pleural Diseases and Cystic Fibrosis, whilst previously coordinating Lung Lesion Diagnostics and Severe Asthma services through LRH. Harshan also consults privately through Maryvale Private Hospital as well as Melbourne based clinics.

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Mr Rez Rahim

MD, FRACS, FAOrthA

Mr Rez Rahim is a highly trained Spinal and Orthopaedic surgeon dedicated to delivering exceptional, compassionate care to his patients. With a strong emphasis on building warm, collaborative relationships, Rez ensures that patients and their primary care providers are well informed throughout their treatment journey. His commitment to empathy and open communication fosters an environment where patients feel supported and engaged in their own care.

Living in Berwick with his wife and two sons, Rez is deeply connected to the community he serves. His multilingual skills – fluent in Russian, Sinhalese and basic Malay – allow him to effectively communicate with a diverse range of patients. With a focus on improving patient outcomes and satisfaction, Rez aims to work closely with you and your healthcare team to achieve the best possible results.

Rez commenced his initial surgical training at The Alfred, Royal Melbourne and Sandringham Hospitals. He completed advanced Orthopaedic training in NSW, before undertaking three prestigious local and international fellowships in the following:
* Minimally invasive spine surgery as well as hip and knee replacements (Melbourne)
* Complex spine and tumor surgery (Awarded OA spinal fellowship)(Budapest)
* Neurosurgical spinal/intradural conditions (Seoul)

Rez specialises in the following:
Spinal surgery:
* Endoscopic cervical and lumbar surgery
* Robotic and minimally invasive surgery
* Scoliosis, complex deformity correction
* Back pain, sciatica, disc prolapse
* Artificial disc replacement & motion preservation

Orthopaedic surgery:
* Joint replacement – hip & knee – robotic
* Hand surgery – carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel syndrome
* Orthopaedic trauma/fractures

Interventional pain management and regenerative procedures:
* Cooled radiofrequency ablation
* Reactiv-8 neuromodulator’s for back pain
* PRP, hyaluronic acid injections

Rez holds public appointment at Latrobe Regional Health.

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A/Prof Arif Kozgar

FRACP, AFRACMA, PGCert Allergy

A/Prof Arif Kozgar is a general paediatrician with postgraduate training in allergy and a strong commitment to caring for children and their families. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Allergy from Imperial College London. After completing his paediatric training at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead in Sydney, Arif moved to regional Victoria in 2018. He has since served as Consultant Paediatrician and Director of Clinical Training at Latrobe Regional Health, while also contributing to medical education and academic leadership as an Adjunct Associate Professor at Monash University and as Clinical Dean at the Monash School of Rural Health, Traralgon.

Arif’s commitment to evidence-based care and innovative practices is a driving force evident in his work at LRH. He has played a pivotal role in developing numerous clinical practice guidelines and establishing innovative practices such as antibiotic allergy challenge testing, oral immunotherapy for hay fever patients, and insulin pump therapy for diabetes patients. He has completed several quality improvement projects, and his contributions to research in the field have been published.

With extensive experience in all paediatric conditions, including neonatology, growth and development, ADHD and autism, paediatric endocrine problems, and specialising in diagnosing and treating a range of allergy conditions including food allergies, anaphylaxis, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), asthma, urticaria and eczema, Arif possesses the comprehensive knowledge and expertise to handle a wide range of paediatric health issues.

Arif’s achievements include:
* Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicans with a Postgraduate Certificate in Allergy from Imperial College London
* Completed training at the Children’s Hospital of Westmead, Sydney
* Adjunct Associate Professor at Monash University
* Director of Clinical Training, Latrobe Regional Health
* Clinical Dean, Monash School of Rural Health Traralgon, Monash University

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Mr Justin James

MBBS, MS & DNB (Gen Surgery), FRCS ED, FRACS, MS (Breast Surgery)

Mr. Justin James offers individualised, expert, specialist surgical care for breast and endocrine conditions. He is passionate about personalised care for his patients and the fight against breast cancer. He offers prompt assessment of symptoms and help curate a treatment plan tailored to meet individual needs.

Since 2019, Dr James has been practicing Breast and Endocrine Surgery. His public appointments are at Eastern Health and Goulburn Valley Health.

CREDENTIALS: Justin completed specialist general surgical training at Monash Health and obtained the Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) fellowship in 2014. In subsequent years, he received his post-fellowship breast and endocrine surgery training at Monash Health, Royal Perth Hospital, Eastern Health (Melbourne), and Robina Hospital (Gold Coast).

AREAS OF SPECIALISATION:
Breast Surgery: Dr James performs modern oncoplastic breast surgery. Oncoplastic breast surgery is a breast surgical care technique that incorporates aesthetic and effective cancer surgery principles to optimise the quality of life after cancer treatment.
Endocrine Surgery: He can offer comprehensive assessment and care of all thyroid and parathyroid gland-related surgical conditions.
General Surgery: He can also offer prompt specialist care for common general surgical conditions, such as skin lesions, abdominal wall (hernia), and gall bladder diseases.

CONSULTATIONS: Justin’s practice values open communication, compassion, and patient respect. He is committed to working closely with patients and their referring doctors, understanding their needs, and developing customised treatment plans that work best for each patient. Is passionate about individualised patient care and collaborate with multidisciplinary specialists to ensure the best clinical outcomes. We are dedicated to ensuring consultations and surgeries with minimal wait times at convenient locations to meet your patient’s needs.

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Dr David Edis

MBBS, FRACS (Ortho), FAOA, AFRACMA

Dr David Edis is an Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon based in Melbourne. David’s main interest is in the management of adult spinal conditions. He has a particular expertise in less invasive techniques to manage spinal deformity. David utilises mini-open lateral surgery (or OLIF) and posterior robot guided percutaneous screw placement, which can reduce blood loss and perioperative risks and recovery times for patients having spinal fusion surgery. David has extensive experience in all facets of spine surgery from simple to complex, covering cervical to lumbo-pelvic conditions. He is an active researcher and medical educator and believes in lifelong learning in clinical practice and is constantly updating his skills and helping other surgeons to update skills.

SPECIALIST AREAS OF INTEREST:

  • Adult Spine surgery
  • Hip and Knee arthroplasty
  • Knee arthroscopy
  • Orthopaedic trauma

APPROACH TO PATIENT CARE:

David believes in a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care and works closely with primary carers, pain specialists, physiotherapists, clinical psychologists, nurses and occupational therapist to achieve evidence based contemporary care for patients with spinal conditions. David sees surgery as only one part of the solution for patients and encourages them to seek further information about their conditions to ensure they can make an informed choice and, when appropriate, pursue non-operative treatments and self-management before making a decision to have surgery. He encourages supervised rehabilitation for all patients who undergo surgical treatment and follows patients for 12 months or longer to track outcomes.

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Dr Raghu Kini

MBBS, DOMS, DNB, FICO, FRCS(Glasgow), FRANZCO

Dr. Raghuvir Kini’s career as an Ophthalmologist is notably distinguished by his extensive training and specialisation. With a medical foundation laid in India and further honed with prestigious fellowships in the UK and Australia, he’s uniquely qualified in handling complex cases across Cataract Surgery, Paediatric Ophthalmology, Adult Strabismus, and Neuro-ophthalmology.

His work spans three countries over 14 years, enriching his approach with a broad perspective that enhances his patient care in Melbourne. His roles extend beyond clinical practice into academia and mentorship, notably in training upcoming surgeons in advanced surgical techniques in Cataract Surgery and Strabismus Surgery at major Melbourne hospitals.

Dr Kini is performing paediatric and adult strabismus surgery at Maryvale Private Hospital, providing this service allows children and families to receive this treatment locally.

His contributions to the field are further evidenced by his active engagement in presenting research and publications internationally.

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Dr Jun Dai

MBBS, MClinEpi, FRACP

Dr Jun Dai completed a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at Western Sydney University in 2013. He then completed a Master of Clinical Epidemiology at University of Newcastle in 2017. He completed his internship, residency, basic physician training, and advanced training in various teaching hospitals in Sydney.

In 2022, he moved to Victoria to take up various leadership roles at Sale Hospital. He expanded geriatric services at Sale Hospital by submitting a business plan for a residential outreach service that was well received by the executive team and resulted in funding for an extra 0.5 FTE geriatrician position. He expanded rehab services at Sale by working with the multidisciplinary team to trial a ‘rehab at home’ model of care. He grew stroke services at Sale by successfully applying for the BUILDS project to expand there. He also revived the rapid access TIA clinic and facilitated weekly joint sessions with a telehealth stroke neurologist to discuss complex cases. Sale Hospital received the World Stroke Organisation Gold Status Award in 2022.

Jun is now a Geriatrician at Werribee Mercy Hospital.

In his free time, Jun continues to assist rural and remote communities through outreach clinics and telehealth. Jun is also passionate about research and has peer reviewed publications on ‘falls prevention’, ‘RACF outreach services’, ‘dementia’, and ‘telemedicine’. Some works have been presented at national conferences and acknowledged with professional society awards.

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Dr Zaal Meher-Homji

  • DIABETIC FOOT INFECTIONS, Gippsland Physicians Group, INFECTIOUS DISEASES, PROSTHETIC JOINT INFECTIONS
  • Inpatient admissions at Maryvale
  • (03) 5173 8111
  • FAX: (03) 5173 8097

MBBS, BMedSci, DTM&H

Dr Zaal Meher-Homji graduated with honours from The University of Melbourne and completed postgraduate Physician training in Infectious Diseases at Austin and Alfred Health.

Moving to Gippsland with his family in 2021, Zaal works as an Infectious Diseases physician at Latrobe Regional Health with an interest in Prosthetic Joint Infections, Diabetic foot infections and Antimicrobial Stewardship.

In addition he is active in the Hospital in the Home, High Risk Foot Clinics and General Medical services at Latrobe Regional Health.

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Dr Tanja Bohl

MBBS, FACD

Dr Tanja Bohl has lived and worked in Gippsland most of her life. Currently Tanja focuses her work in the area of vulvovaginal disease. A consultant dermatologist by training, Tanja has pursued her interest in this aspect of womens health for decades. She has worked and was instrumental in the development of Vulvar Disorders Clinics at the Royal Womens Hospital, Melbourne Sexual Health Clinic and Skin and Cancer Foundation (now Skin Health Institute).

Currently she is the Clinical Lead of the Vulval Clinic at the Jean Hailes Foundation Medical Centre in Clayton. Tanja is the current President of the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD) and has served as President of the Australian New Zealand Vulvovaginal Society (ANZVS) of which she is a founding member and has served both societies in various roles. These societies are multidisciplinary organisations dedicated to research, education, and clinical care of vulvovaginal disease.

Tanja remains passionate about improving healthcare access and literacy for all women. She is actively engaged in teaching at all levels of health care providers and is delighted that circumstances have enabled her to continue to work in this field. She is enjoying consulting at Maryvale Private Hospital every Wednesday in addition to her work at Clayton and Warragul. She has presented at regional, national, and international conferences and published.

Tanja also serves as an Assistant Editor for the International Journal of Womens Dermatology and is on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease.

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Dr Jasper Sung

MBBS, BMedSci, FRACP

Dr Jasper Sung is a consultant Endocrinologist dedicated to providing patient-centred and evidence-based care.

He graduated from the University of Melbourne and has since worked in several states across Australia in both metropolitan and regional settings.

He completed his Endocrinology training at Westmead Hospital in Sydney and Eastern Health in Melbourne. He currently has public affiliations with Eastern Health and West Gippsland Hospital, Warragul.

Dr Sung’s research on diabetes and its complications have been published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at national endocrine meetings.

Other than English, Dr Sung is also fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin.

Dr Sung has a broad interest in all areas of Endocrinology with special interest in:
* Diabetes (type 1, type 2, gestational)
* Thyroid disorders
* Osteoporosis
* Calcium and parathyroid disorders
* Adrenal diseases and endocrine hypertension
* Pituitary disorders
* Womens health (polycystic ovarian syndrome, fertility, menopause)
* Hyponatraemia

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Dr Saifulla Syed

FRACS, GSA, BrSurgANZ, GESA, AFRACMA

Mr Saifulla Syed is a General, Breast Surgeon and Endoscopist with board certified training from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.

Following his General Surgery training, Mr Syed subspecialised in Breast Oncoplastic Surgery by completing a Breast Fellowship in Canberra.

In addition to being a GESA certified colonoscopist, Mr Syed is a member of Breast Surgeons of Australia and New Zealand and Australian Society of Breast Diseases.

Mr Syed specialises in breast disease (management of breast cancer, benign breast conditions, nipple discharge, fibroadenoma, breast pain).

Mr Syeds’ other clinical interests include gastroscopy and colonoscopy, general surgery (including carpal tunnel release, vasectomy, lumps and bumps, skin cancers, ingrown toenail, varicose veins).

Besides clinical work, Mr Syed is passionate about teaching and training junior doctors.

He is a member of Academy of Surgical Educators at the College of Surgeons and is involved in teaching and mentoring medical students and junior doctors.

Mr Syed consults and operates at Maryvale Private Hospital.

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Dr Carolyn Wilde

MBBS, FRANCOG

Dr Carolyn Wilde is a Gippsland local, finishing her schooling in Sale before completing a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at The University of Melbourne in 2004. The majority of her Fellowship in Obstetrics and Gynaecology was completed at The Mercy Hospital for Women in Melbourne, with the final two years in Ballarat and Western Victoria to gain more generalist gynaecology surgical experience in rural and regional settings. Her training included a focus on general gynaecological surgery as well as endometriosis surgery.

In 2016, Carolyn returned to Gippsland with her family and has held the role of Gynaecology lead at West Gippsland Healthcare Group over the last 7+ years.

Carolyns’ interests include surgical procedures for menstrual disorders, treating endometriosis and menorrhagia as well as advanced laparoscopic surgery including laparoscopic hysterectomy, endometriosis surgery and infertility surgery.

As a result of current medicolegal controversies around use of mesh for incontinence procedures, Carolyn will not be performing urogynaecology procedures and recommends referrals for urinary incontinence and repeat prolapse surgery be directed to a Urogynaecologist.

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Dr Dorothy Wang

B-BMED, DDS

Dr Dorothy Wang received her Bachelor of Biomedicine degree from the University of Melbourne in 2013. She then pursued a degree in Doctor of Dental Surgery and graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2017.

Dr Wang has a wide variety of experience in both public and private dentistry and performs procedures under general anaesthetic for anxious, special needs and paediatric patients.

Dr Wang is also part of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, and strives to provide excellent dental care to remote Victorian towns.

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Dr Gwendolyn Huang

BDS, BDSc, DClinDent(Paed), FRACDS, MRACDS(Paed)

Dr Gwendolyn Huang graduated from the Bachelor of Dental Surgery with a concurrent Honours Degree in Bachelor of Science (Dentistry) at the University of Adelaide in 2010, and completed her specialist training in Paediatric Dentistry (University of Adelaide) in 2015. Gwendolyn was also inducted as a Fellow in General Dental Practice with the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in 2015. Gwendolyn completed her advanced specialist training at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Adelaide, and was subsequently appointed as a Paediatric Dental Consultant in 2017, until she moved back home to Melbourne in 2020 to take up a position at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne.

Gwendolyn enjoys all aspects of Paediatric Dentistry, although she has special interests in treating anxious children and children with special and medical needs. Whilst embracing the array of paediatric dentistry, Gwendolyn understands the importance of offering quality dental care to children and prides herself on this.

Gwendolyn has been a past president of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Paediatric Dentistry (ANZSPD) South Australian and Northern Territory Branch, and is serving on the ANZSPD Victorian Branch committee. Gwendolyn has volunteered in the central Andes Mountains of Peru and central Australia. She is looking forward to her next trip to the Northern Territory with the Royal Flying Doctors Service.

Gwendolyn is a specialist paediatric dentist who loves seeing children of all ages and children with diverse needs. She loves getting to know her patients and listening to their stories. Gwendolyn’s goal, through the services she provides, is to help children build the foundation they need to maintain healthy and happy smiles as they grow up.

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Mr RuWei Xu

MB, MSURG, PHD, FRACS

Mr Ruwei Xu completed his general surgical training at Monash Health through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2016. To consolidate his surgical experience, he worked as the General Surgical Fellow at Ballarat Base Hospital for 12 months in 2017. He has held public appointment at Latrobe Regional Health since 2018.

Ruwei has broad general surgical experiences in gastrointestinal, breast, thyroid and abdominal wall hernia procedures. He acquired advanced laparoscopic skills in major abdominal wall hernias, gallbladder and colon cancers. He also performs minor surgical procedures for treatment of skin cancers, vasectomy, carpal tunnel syndrome and varicose veins.

Ruwei also has significant basic and clinical research experience. His interest in research led to his completion of a Master’s degree from the Royal Melbourne Hospital, the University of Melbourne and a PhD from Monash Medical Centre, Monash University respectively. His current research interest is in the surgical management of abdominal wall hernias.

Ruwei specialises in the following procedures:
• All abdominal wall hernias (open and laparoscopic approaches)
• Biliary surgery: cholecystectomy, common bile duct extraction of stones and stenting
• Gastrointestinal tract surgery: appendicectomy, small and large bowel resection for cancer and benign conditions
• Thyroid surgery: hemi and total thyroidectomies
• Breast: benign and malignant conditions
• Vascular:
– Varicose veins
– Major (AKA, BKA) and minor toe amputations for trauma or diabetics
– Chemotherapy port insertion
• Minor procedures:
– Limbs: Carpal tunnel release, trigger finger, Dupuytren’s contracture, ingrown toe nail
– Urology: vasectomy, circumcision
– Skin and superficial tumours: skin cancers (with skin graft), foreign bodies, and lipomas
– Biopsies: lymph node, temporal artery and skin biopsy
– Anal and perianal conditions: abscess, haemorrhoid and fissure
• Endoscopy: gastroscopy and colonoscopy
• Emergency general and trauma surgery (laparotomy, bowel resections, repair of perforated viscus, Hartmann’s, splenectomy etc)

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Dr Ahmed Nagla

MBBCh, FRACGP, DCH, FAChPM

Dr Ahmed Nagla is a Palliative Care Physician who recently began calling Gippsland home. Since his arrival, Ahmed has been making strides in his position as specialist Palliative Care Physician in Gippsland and improving the care of those living with a life limiting illness.

He has lived and worked in Victoria undertaking roles in Emergency Medicine and ICU prior to achieving accreditation as FRACGP in 2015.

Ahmed continues his commitment to peer development and has been an examiner for RACGP since 2018. As a GP, Ahmed undertook further studies in Child Health via University of Sydney before recognising the growing need for specialist Palliative Care Physicians. In 2018, Ahmed began training at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Barwon Health, Alfred Health and Mercy Palliative Care in order to respond to the Palliative Care needs in regional communities.

Ahmed has been a specialist Palliative and Pain Fellow since August 2020 and is currently working as a Palliative Care Physician both in Gippsland and with Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. Ahmed is working closely with the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre on education and research to further develop how palliative care is delivered.

Ahmed is also actively involved in advocating for increased outcomes involving the Gippsland community and has commenced a research project to highlight the unique experience of Gippsland’s palliative care program. Ahmed encourages understanding around the breadth and depth of palliative care including early symptom management and good quality of life.

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Mr Adrian DeAngelis

BDSc (Hons), MBBS, PGDipOMS, MPhil, FRACDS (OMS)

Mr Adrian DeAngelis qualified in Dentistry with Honours in 2005 from the University of Melbourne before commencing his specialist training in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Melbourne in 2010. During this time Adrian obtained a further Postgraduate Diploma in Maxillofacial Surgery (2010) and Medical Degree (2012) from the University of Melbourne before gaining his specialist qualification and Fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in 2018. Between 2018-2020 Adrian undertook additional advanced training in Head & Neck Cancer Surgery at St Georges Hospital in London and the Royal Derby Hospital sponsored through the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh as well as completing a Masters thesis in Oncology with the University of Melbourne.

During his training Adrian has lectured and demonstrated in maxillofacial surgery at the University of Melbourne, published 10 articles in the scientific literature primarily in the fields of trauma and head & neck oncology and has presented his research at both national and international meetings of the speciality. Adrian has obtained 9 awards for research and academic excellence including the prestigious Foundation of the Pierre Fauchard Academy Scholarship award in 2004.

In additional to head & neck cancer and pathology, Adrian’s specialist interests include corrective jaw surgery, bone grafting and implantology as well as dentoalveolar and wisdom teeth surgery.

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Dr Anand Makwana

BChD (Leeds), MDS (Birmingham)

Dr Anand Makwana is a highly experienced family dentist with over 17 years experience. In 2013 Dr Makwana arrived in Australia from England and has worked in regional Victoria (Swan Hill) and Melbourne before making his home in Warragul. Anand was born in London, England and trained at the University of Leeds (2003) before completing a Masters degree from the University of Birmingham in 2013. He was due to teach at the University of Birmingham but decided to move down under to the sunshine instead. Great decision Anand!

Anand is a brilliant all-rounder. He’s a skilled general practitioner providing all aspects of dental care for his patients including traditional braces, Invisalign braces and fast-track braces. He also has a special interest in treating nervous patients. He has worked at a specialist sedation clinic in England where he exclusively treated phobic patients. If you’re a bit nervy about dental visits, book in with Anand. We guarantee he will put you at ease and work with you to provide the treatment you need. Anand also provides braces for both children and adults using all the latest techniques and technology.

One of Anand’s greatest skills is that he can explain technical dental procedures in really simple English. In fact, he promises to only use non-jargon when you visit him! Anand is focused on providing your dental healthcare for life and looks forward to seeing you.

Outside of work Anand is an adventure traveller; he’s ridden his motorbike to the North Cape and driven a vintage London taxi from London to Turkey. Anand and his partner Belinda (Brauman) are just good old-fashioned outdoorsy people – and when they’re not travelling around the world they love cycling, hiking, and spending their time sightseeing around beautiful Gippsland.

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Ms Chere McCamley

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BM, BS, BOccThy, GradDipMuscMed, GradDipSurgAnat, MSurg (BreastSurg), FRACS

Breast & General Surgeon

Ms Chere McCamley is an Australian trained Surgeon who has a long-term commitment to providing specialist General and Breast Surgery services to regional Australians.

Chere obtained her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Flinders University in 2007 and trained in General Surgery at Monash Health. Chere was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in General Surgery in 2018.

Chere has completed an Emergency and General Surgery Fellowship in Regional Victoria. During this Fellowship she was a Deakin University lecturer, steering committee member for the Sepsis Collaboration and commenced a Masters of Breast Surgery. In 2019 she commenced Breast Cancer subspecialty training (BreastSurgANZ) at the Royal Melbourne and Royal Women’s Hospital.

Chere is involved in clinic research and is currently a principle investigator for a clinical trial in Magseed localisation for Breast Cancer Surgery, intern supervisor for Breast Surgery Services and works as a Consultant Surgeon at West Gippsland Hospital & operates at Maryvale Private Hospital – Chere is GESA accredited.

Chere provides specialisation in breast, general and emergency surgery to the local Gippsland community.

In her spare time, she enjoys her cattle farm with her young family in Neerim South.

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Mr Paul Strauss

  • BREAST, ENDOSCOPY, GENERAL SURGERY
  • Operates at Maryvale
  • (03) 5143 2366
  • FAX: (03) 5143 2744

Paul is a General Surgeon with a particular interest in laparoscopic colorectal surgery, breast surgery and other aspects of general surgery including laparoscopic, cholecystectomy, laparoscopic appendectomy and laparoscopic incisional and groin hernia repairs.

All referrals should be faxed to Strauss Medical Centre on 5143 2744 or call 5143 2366.

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Mr Radha Nair

MBBS, MS, DNB, FAIS, FRCS(Glas), FRACS
Consultant Surgeon

Mr Radha Nair studied Medicine in India and then attained surgical fellowship from both India and UK. He then worked as a consultant surgeon in India and then in Dubai, UAE.

Working in New Zealand for 8 years, he moved to Northern Territory and worked as a senior consultant in Alice Springs for 7 years attaining fellowship from Australasian
College of Surgeons. Radha was most recently the Head of Unit of Surgery at Central Gippsland Health Service, Sale from 2019 – February 2025.

Mr Nair has a broad spectrum of surgical expertise in breast, thyroid, melanoma/skin cancers, colon/bowel surgery, laparoscopic surgeries, all skin lesions including flaps and grafts, paediatric and adult circumcision, correction of undescended testis, vasectomy, gastroscopy, colonoscopy, varicose vein surgery, hernia surgery, gall bladder removal, hand surgeries like ganglion removal, carpal tunnel release, dupuytrens contracture release, haemorrhoidectomy-open and stapled, fissure and fistula surgeries.

Radha is a teacher and guide for gastroscopy and colonoscopy and performs all interventions including, polyp removal, banding of haemorrhoids, arrest of GI bleeds, endovariceal banding, PEG
tube insertion etc.

Radha is a GESA member and supervisor for trainees.
He is a member of Academy of Surgical Educator of RACS, Member of Surgical Oncology of RACS, mentor for surgical trainees of RACS. He is also credentialed for Gippsland Breast Unit and an active participant of GRICS (multidisciplinary team for cancers). He has many other memberships and credentials.

Mr Nair consults locally at Breed Street Clinic in Traralgon and operates at Maryvale Private Hospital.

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Dr Daini Ong

MBBS (Hons), BMedSci (Hons), FRANZCO

Dr Daini Ong is an Ophthalmologist with a special interest in cataract surgery and macular degeneration. She offers medical consultation and surgery for a wide range of general ophthalmic conditions.

She operates in surgery centres with the latest equipment and caring staff. Dr Ong regularly attends conferences to keep up to date with the latest innovations in cataract surgery.

Dr Ong is also a retinal specialist. She has performed over a thousand anti-VEGF injections for macular degeneration and other retinal diseases. She has helped many patients to improve and maintain their vision.

Dr Ong graduated with honours from Monash University Medical School, Melbourne. She then worked at The Austin Hospital, Melbourne where she received “The Best Hospital Medical Officer Teacher Award”.

After completing her Ophthalmology training at The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Melbourne, she moved to the UK for further training in medical retina and uveitis conditions at the prestigious Moorfields Hospital, London. She undertook further training in glaucoma and oculoplastics at The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. Other fellowship training included cataract surgery at The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Melbourne.

Dr Ong’s achievements include:
* Consultant at the Royal Eye and Ear Hospital.
* Member of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists.
* Member of European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeon.
* Member of Australian Society of Ophthalmologists.
* Member of Australian and New Zealand Society of Retinal Specialists.

To arrange an appointment to see Dr Ong, please contact:
Phone: (03) 5176 4994
Fax: (03) 5176 4997

All patient appointments are held at:
146 Princes Highway, Traralgon 3844

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Mr David Owen

MBBS, BE/BSc FRACS FAOrthoA

Mr David Owen is an Australian trained Orthopaedic surgeon specialising in hip, knee and shoulder surgery.

He went to school in Gippsland, studied Engineering and Science at The University of Melbourne and then completed Medicine at Australian National University. Following his Orthopaedic surgical training, he completed a fellowship in Orthopaedic trauma and a PhD in Orthopaedics on wrist surgery.

David is interested how technological applications in surgery can improve patient outcomes and has completed training in robotic assisted joint replacement. He also performs hip replacement with the anterior approach.

David is keenly interested in research and has also published a number of scientific papers in Orthopaedics and continues to be involved in teaching doctors and medical students.

David lives in Gippsland with his wife and young children and is keenly interested in sport particularly mountain biking, skiing, kayaking, nature and the environment.

Please send all referrals to Gippsland Orthopaedics:
Phone: (03) 4138 8078
Email: refer@gippslandorthopaedics.com
Website: www.gippslandorthopaedics.com

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Dr Trung Quach

MBBS FRACP (Nephrology)

Dr Trung Quach is an experienced Consultant Nephrologist with multiple practice locations across Melbourne and Gippsland. He visits Maryvale Private Hospital as a VMO Nephrologist and is also involved in the after hours VMO on-call roster.

After graduating in Medicine from the University of Western Australia, he subsequently undertook his specialist physician training at the Alfred Hospital and Monash Medical Centre in Melbourne. He attained his Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Nephrology) in 2011.

His main areas of specialisation include the management of hypertension, proteinuria, chronic kidney disease, kidney stones, dialysis and renal transplantation.

He has public hospital appointments at Monash Health and Latrobe Regional Health, where he consults in general nephrology, dialysis and renal transplant clinics. He also has private practices in Warragul, Maribyrnong and Springvale and is happy to be contacted at any time for advice or referrals.

For more information visit https://drtrungquach.com

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Dr Sarmistha (Sami) Choudhuri

FRANZCOG, FRCOG (UK), MD, MBBS (Gold Medals)

Dr Sami Choudhuri is a consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist with extensive experience in this field of medicine spanning almost twenty years. This experience is enriched by working in the UK, India, UAE and different tertiary hospitals of Australia in Sydney, Melbourne and Hobart. She has also thoroughly enjoyed caring for women in the North West of regional Tasmania while working as a private Obstetrician & Gynaecologist for three years.

Apart from gaining training in the UK, Dr Choudhuri worked as a Fellow in Maternal Fetal Medicine in tertiary Westmead Hospital of Sydney for a year and in Gynaecology Oncology in Sunshine Hospital. She took on a leadership role in running an outpatient hysteroscopy unit at Royal Hobart Hospital.

Various Gynaecological conditions managed by Dr Choudhuri include menstrual disorders, endometriosis, infertility, PCOS, contraceptive issues, chronic pelvic pain, vulvo-vaginal disorders, prolapse and urinary incontinence, cervical screening abnormalities.
She offers abdominal and vaginal hysterectomies, pelvic floor repair surgeries, sacrospinous fixation and TVT for SUI in selected patients.
She is experienced in laparoscopic surgeries of various Gynaecological conditions including management of ovarian cyst, ectopic pregnancy, AFS stage III endometriosis, infertility.

Dr Choudhuri loves to visit different places around the world and learn different languages. She also enjoys gardening and is a regular visitor/ member at the Sale community garden.

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Dr Derk Pol

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BSc (Hons), MBBS, FRACP

Dr Pol completed his post graduate medical degree locally at Monash University in Churchill. He completed his basic physician training at Monash Health, he then went on to complete his advanced training in cardiology at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Monash Heart. Derk is currently completing an additional fellowship in interventional cardiology at Monash Heart. Derk has an interest in general cardiology, acute coronary syndrome and hopes to one day provide an acute cardiac service for myocardial infarctions for regional patients, at Latrobe Regional Health.

Dr Pol has published peer reviewed research in both Australian and international journals in addition to presenting his work at national cardiology conferences.

Dr Pol practices at Maryvale Private Hospital, Latrobe Regional Health and Monash Heart – Monash Medical Centre.

Derk in his spare time likes to stay fit and active with running and cycling. He previously played for Yallourn North Football Club as an unexceptional ruckman. He also considers himself a bit of a “car”diologist and on the weekends can be found tinkering in the shed, on anything with a motor.

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Mr Trung Pham

MBBS (Melbourne), FRACS (Urology)

Mr Trung Pham graduated from the University of Melbourne’s Medical School in 1991. He was admitted as a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Surgeons and a Member of the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand in 2001.

Mr Pham undertook his general surgical and urological training at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Monash Medical Centre from 1992 to 2000. In 2001, he undertook a year of clinical and laboratory prostate cancer research at the Princess Alexandra Hospital Brisbane and he was an Associate Lecturer at The University of Queensland Medical School. The following year he was awarded with both The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Surgeons Foundation Travelling Scholarship and The Urological Society of Australia New Zealand Travelling Fellowship enabling him to spend time at the Institute of Urology in London (UK).

Mr Pham has been a consultant urologist/urological surgeon at Monash Health and Latrobe Regional Health since 2002, as well as providing private practice consulting services in South East Victoria and Maryvale Private Hospital.

He has expertise in comprehensive prostate cancer diagnosis and management, Holmium laser surgery for benign prostatic enlargement and minimally invasive treatments for renal stone disease including laser flexible ureteropyeloscopy, lithotripsy and percutaneous surgery. He is one of the most experienced Prostate Laser surgeons in Australia with extensive experience in the procedure of Holmium Laser Enucleation of Prostate (HoLEP). He has been performing HoLEP since 2003, and this technique has now become the gold standard in the surgical treatment for bladder outflow obstruction due to benign prostatic enlargement.

Mr Pham consults and operates at The Valley Private – Mulgrave, St John of God – Berwick and Maryvale Private – Morwell.

General Urology with Special Interests:

  • Holmium Laser Enucleation of Prostate (HoLEP), Minimal Invasive Treatments for Renal Stone Disease
  • Comprehensive Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Management: Transperineal Prostate Biopsy, Prostate Brachytherapy, Radical Prostatectomy
  • Non-scalpel Vasectomy, Microsurgical Vasectomy Reversal

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Mr Shekib Shahbaz

MBBS (Hons), Dip Surg Anat, FRACS (Urol)

Mr Shekib Shahbaz accepts all patients requiring urological management. He is actively involved in teaching, research and ongoing personal professional development. Shekib is widely travelled and has lived in numerous countries. His compassionate approach and cultural awareness sees him well liked by patients of all ages and backgrounds.

Mr Shahbaz provides a complete urology service with the highest quality of care.

His main areas of interest are:

  • Management of Urological Stone Disease
    (medical, laser, ESWL, PCNL)
  • Laparoscopy
    (nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy, pyeloplasty, adrenal)
  • Open oncological surgery
    (prostate, kidney, testicular, bladder, ureter, adrenal)
  • Robotic Surgery
  • Voiding difficulties and BPH
    (medical, TURP, laser, prostate surgery and uro-lift)
  • Penile prosthesis and incontinence surgery management

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Dr Anthony Boers

MBBS (Class 1A Honours), FRACP

Dr Anthony Boers loves the beauty of Gippsland and has a passion to support and care for Gippslanders. He lives with his family in the Latrobe Valley and has worked in the region for over 15 years. Dr Boers established his Private Rheumatology Practice at Maryvale Private Hospital and extends his rheumatology health care to East Gippsland with clinic visits to Lakes Entrance and Orbost.

Dr Boers received his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree from Monash University in 1997. Dr Boers is a highly qualified medical professional with extensive experience in the field of Rheumatology. After completing his medical degree, Dr Boers pursued further specialisation in Rheumatology and obtained his Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in 2004.

Dr Boers is well respected amongst his peers and patients for his in-depth knowledge and compassionate approach to treating rheumatic conditions. He has an empathetic demeanor that helps put his patients at ease during their appointments.

Dr Boers is a General Physician & Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) at Maryvale Private Hospital and Latrobe Regional Health. He has a keen interest in providing training and support to medical students and physicians in training at Latrobe Regional Health.

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Dr Barton Jennings

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My name is Barton and I am a specialist in Lung Disease and Sleep Disorders.

I am inspired to help as many people as possible maximise their quality of life through achieving healthy lungs and sound sleep. At school and university, I always had a desire to help other people. Breathing and good quality sleep can sometimes be taken for granted but when there is a problem it causes significant distress. I now feel so grateful to be able to help people who may have disease affecting their lungs, breathing and sleep.

I live in Melbourne with my wife, Leah. We were married in Metung, Victoria which remains a special place to us. We have two terrific young boys who keep us busy and highly entertained. I love sport and am a keen tennis player and golfer. I also love to watch cricket and footy at the MCG and barrack for the Demons.

I am the Director of Lung Cancer and Bronchoscopy at Monash Health and chair the Lung Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Meeting.

I have special interest and expertise in the investigation of lung lesions and the management of patients with lung cancer. I perform bronchoscopy and endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) at Monash, Cabrini and Epworth Hospitals.

I graduated from Medicine at Monash University in 2002. My specialist training was completed at Monash Medical Centre and Royal Melbourne Hospital. During my training I took time to gain further experience in cardiology research in Oxford, UK. Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians was gained in 2010. In 2011, I completed a clinical fellowship in Interventional Pulmonology and Lung Cancer management at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Perth. I completed my Masters of Medicine in Clinical Epidemiology at the University of Sydney in 2012 and am active in clinical research.

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Dr Tim Cheung

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Dr Timothy Cheung is a respiratory and sleep disorders specialist. He has experience in the diagnosis and management of a broad range of lung and sleep conditions including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung cancer, pulmonary fibrosis, lung nodules, and sleep apnoea.

Tim completed a Bachelor of Pharmacy with honours prior to embarking on his medical career. After graduating from medical school at the University of Queensland, he went on to complete specialist training in Respiratory and Sleep medicine at Monash Health and Eastern Health. Tim underwent a further year of training as a Clinical Academic Fellow to further his expertise in the area of Sleep Medicine. His areas of interests are in the multi-disciplinary care of patients with chronic lung disease. Tim has a public appointment at Monash Health as a Respiratory Specialist and is accredited at the Cabrini, Epworth, Healthscope & Maryvale Private Hospital networks.

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Mr Raminder Dhillon

MBChB, FRACS (Plast)

Dr Raminder Dhillon graduated from the University of Otago in New Zealand and went on to specialise in the field of Plastic and Reconstructive surgery where he trained in NZ and Melbourne. He currently holds positions as a consultant specialist in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Austin Hospital, Monash Health and Eastern Health in Melbourne and is involved in training and supervising trainee plastic surgeons.

Raminder was a recipient of the Australian and NZ Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS/NZAPS) Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Award and the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) Foundation for Surgery Research Scholarship. He completed a Microsurgery Research Fellowship in 2010 at The Bernard O’Brien Institute of Microsurgery and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS).

His main areas of interest is in reconstructive surgery and microsurgery, especially in the field of head and neck surgery and hand surgery and a major part of his practice involves reconstructive work with surgeons and specialists from other specialties such as ENT, Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery and Dermatology to treat complex problems. Raminder’s passion is to restore form and function by performing plastic and reconstructive surgery of the face, hand and body and he is actively involved in volunteer plastic surgery through Interplast.

He founded Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Melbourne (PRSM), a private practice that specialises in various aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery, hand surgery as well as cosmetic surgery and non-surgical rejuvenation in collaboration with the other plastic surgeons listed in the practice. At PRSM we aim to offer the best possible care in treating various problems with surgeons in the practice who have subspecialty interest in different areas of plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Raminder consults locally in Drouin and operates at Maryvale Private Hospital.

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Dr Asmita Mankeshwar

MBBS, FRACP (Paediatric and Child Health)

Dr Asmita Mankeshwar is working as a Paediatrician at Latrobe Regional Health and Maryvale Private Hospital on a weekly basis.

Asmita completed a substantial part of her training in Victoria with her main areas of interest with newborns, allergy, developmental, rehabilitation issues, diabetes and general Paediatrics.

Asmita is involved in teaching at various levels from undergraduate to advanced trainees. Her areas of focus are simulation training, medical education and regional workforce sustainability. Timely, efficient and high-quality care is her goal. Asmita enjoys a close working relationship with primary care providers while family centered care is at the heart her clinical practice.

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Dr Emily Kotschet

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Dr Emily Kotschet is a Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist with extensive knowledge in the management of arrhythmias, and heart failure devices.

Emily completed her cardiology training at the Alfred, then Monash Heart, she then finished her Electrophysiology Fellowship in Canada. Emily returned to Monash Heart, and established the AF ablation program, including Australia’s first nurse led AF clinic, as well as first in man trials using new AF ablation technologies. She started the cardiac genetics service at Monash, to manage the growing area of inherited heart disease.

Emily has introduced many new pacemaker technologies and defibrillating devices to Australia, including the Micra leadless pacemaker, and subcutaneous defibrillator, and novel extravascular ICD.
Emily works at several private hospitals, including St John of God Berwick, Mulgrave Private Hospital, Cabrini Hospital and Holmesglen Private Hospital Moorabbin. She also provides cardiac services in rural Victoria visiting Alexandra and Morwell.

Emily’s interests include atrial fibrillation management including catheter ablation, device implantation for heart failure (pacemakers, defibrillators and cardiac resynchronisation devices and subcutaneous devices) and inherited arrhythmias such as Long QT syndrome.

Emily spends time away from work with her husband and 3 gorgeous girls and enjoys running marathons around the world to keep fit.

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Mr Malcolm Thomas

MBBS, FRACS (Ortho)

Mr Malcolm Thomas is an Orthopaedic Surgeon with over 30 years experience. He has been working in Gippsland since 1994, operating at Maryvale Private Hospital, Latrobe Regional Health, and West Gippsland Hospitals, and more recently, Central Gippsland Hospital. He has a practice which treats both adult and paediatric patients for elective and trauma surgeries. His interests include complex hip, knee, shoulder, foot and ankle procedures.

He graduated from Monash University with Honours in 1983, completing his residency at Prince Henry’s Hospital, Melbourne. His Orthopaedic training was undertaken at The Royal Melbourne, Royal Hobart, Box Hill and The Austin Hosptials. He completed fellowships in foot and ankle surgery in Baltimore, USA in 1992, and at The Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Ohio, USA in 1993.

Mr Thomas continues to expand his knowledge by regularly attending conferences, both domestically and internationally. He also visits the operating rooms of renown surgeons from around the world, including the USA, Northern Ireland, and France.

Mr Thomas has recently completed nine years on the Board of Examiners in Orthopaedics, which involves examining trainee doctors to become fully qualified surgeons under the auspices of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. He is passionate in teaching junior doctors, and won the 2019 award for outstanding teaching, given by the Victorian branch of the Australian Orthopaedic Association.

Mr Thomas is trained in the Navio robotics-assisted total knee replacement offered at Maryvale Private Hospital.

Personal interests include family, marathon running, travel, reading and cooking. He also loves his pet dog, Sebastian.

www.malcolmthomasorthopaedicsurgeon.com.au

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Mr Ilan Freedman

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MBBS (Melb), FRACS, FAOrthoA

Mr Ilan Freedman is a Melbourne and International Fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in Direct Anterior Minimally-Invasive Hip Replacement and Patient-Specific 3D-printed Instrument (PSI) Partial and Total Knee Replacement.
Mr Freedman trained as an Orthopaedic Surgeon in Australia and then received a prestigious scholarship from the European Federation of Orthopaedics and Traumatology to undertake fellowship training at Clinique du Sport in Paris, France with leading international hip surgeon, Dr Frederic Laude.

Mr Freedman also completed a second international fellowship at the internationally renowned Hip Preservation Unit in Warwick, UK where he was involved in the treatment of professional athletes, such as English Premier League footballers and Olympic Athletes.

Mr Freedman is pleased to be the first surgeon to bring Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement to the Gippsland area. Mr Freedman consults at Maryvale Private, in Warragul and in Melbourne.

https://melbournehipsurgeon.com.au/

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Mr Ben Brooker

MBBS, BMedSci, FRACS (Ortho)

Mr Ben Brooker is a Gippsland local, having grown up in Warragul, he completed his schooling in Warragul and Drouin prior to undertaking medical training at The University of Melbourne. He graduated in 2005 with the combined degree of Bachelor and Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and Bachelor of Medical Science (BMedSci).

Ben completed specialist Orthopaedic training in Victoria and Tasmania, receiving his Fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery from The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2015.  He then went on to travel to Canada to undertake further specialist training in primary and revision hip and knee replacement surgery at the QEII Hospital in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

In 2016, Ben and his family returned to Gippsland, settled in Yarragon, and commenced work at Gipppsland Orthopaedic Group.

In addition to his clinical practice, Ben holds a keen interest in teaching. He is the Director of Training at Latrobe Regional Health for the Australian Orthopaedic Association, and is responsible for the education and supervision of Orthopaedic Registrars in their training positions. Ben’s educational interests extend to doctors-in-training, he also conducts tutorials for medical students on rotation from Monash University. Ben has also completed a number of research projects through his training and career, has presented at national and international conferences and published his research in peer reviewed international journals.

Ben has a special interest in primary and revision hip and knee surgery, sports injuries and ACL reconstructions. He holds public appointments at Latrobe Regional Health in Traralgon, West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, and at Gippsland Southern Health Service in Leongatha. His private practice is conducted at Maryvale Private Hospital.

Mr Ben Brooker holds a Fellowship from the Royal Australian College of Surgeons and is a Member of the Australian Orthopaedic Association. Outside of work, Ben enjoys spending time in his vegetable garden, on the tractor and playing with his children.

https://www.gippslandorthopaedicgroup.com.au/

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Dr Suheb Ahmed

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MBBS, FRANZCO

Dr Suheb Ahmed is an ‘Eye Surgeon’ or ophthalmologist who completed his undergraduate and specialist training from Scotland. At Maryvale Private Hospital he specialises in Cataract surgery, Pterygium and Glaucoma management.  He offers the latest in cataract surgery techniques and the latest in intraocular lenses. He is a high volume surgeon and his safety record is exceptional.

He also offers the latest in minimally invasive glaucoma procedures (MIGS) and was the first in Gippsland to offer it. Maryvale Private Hospital was the first and currently the only hospital in Gippsland where you can have MIGS procedures. This is part of the commitment of MPH to offer the best and latest treatments to local patients without needing to travel far.

Dr Ahmed offers to suitable patients:

  • No needle anaesthesia if required
  • No Pain – Numbing anaesthetic drops
  • No Sutures – Keyhole surgery
  • In addition, sedation is available from a specialist anaesthetist so there really is no need to worry.

Dr Ahmed is committed to public service and is the head of department at Northern Health, a major health provider in Melbourne. He is passionate about improving access to care both in Australia and in the developing world. He has introduced and expanded numerous services around Victoria and is working on projects further afield.

He is committed to the service of his Gippsland patients consulting and operating at Maryvale Private Hospital as well as offering public surgery at Neerim Health and Bairnsdale Regional Health Service.

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Dr Anuradha Sarkar

MBBS, DipObs, FRCOG, FRANZCOG

Dr Anuradha (Anu) Sarkar completed her MBBS in 1984 with Honours in Gynaecology & Obstetrics. Anu then pursued a career in Obstetrics & Gynaecology in the Irish Republic where she completed her Diploma and proceeded to undertake specialist training in this specialty and completed a FRCOG in 1998. Anu’s training encompassed various positions in Ireland and U.K where she worked several years to gain more experience.

Anu then emigrated to Australia in 2002 and worked at Monash and attained the FRANZCOG in 2004 from the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists.

Anu has been providing services to the Gippsland region since 2005 and holds public appointment at Bairnsdale Regional Health Service and Latrobe Regional Health as well as consulting and operating at Maryvale Private Hospital.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery – MBBS
Diploma in Obstetrics – Royal College of Physicians Ireland
Fellow of Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists – FRCOG (Lond)
Fellow of Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists – FRANZCOG

Professional Affiliations:

Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists
Fellow of Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists
Senior Lecturer – Monash Rural School
Member – Australian Endoscopic Gynaecological Society
Member – Urogynaecological Society of Australiasia
Member – Australian Colposcopic Society
Member – Australian Menopause Society

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Dr Haider Najjar

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MBChB, FRANZCOG

Dr Haider Najjar is an Obstetrician Gynaecologist who graduated in Medicine in 1992. He completed Obstetrics and Gynaecology training at Monash Medical Centre, where he also went on to complete a Fellowship in advanced Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive surgery. During his time training at Monash, he received the Young Scientists Award from the International Menopause Society for his research in Premature Menopause. Dr Najjar was also awarded the Travelling Fellowship by the Australian Gynaecology Endoscopic Society for his work conducting laparoscopic training workshops for registrars.

Dr Najjar’s particular niche of clinical interest is Fertility Surgery and complex laparoscopic procedures, especially those utilising single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) and also robotic surgery. He is the pioneer of SILS procedures in Australia and internationally. Patients can be confident that they will benefit from the range of improved outcomes including cosmetic appearance with this surgical approach as opposed to conventional surgical procedures.

As the co-founder of Create Health and Create Fertility, he understands the complexities of infertility and provides an individualised approach to his care and management for his patients. His major forte of expertise in surgical management of infertility includes advanced laparoscopic surgery and management of endometriosis and fibroids. Dr Najjar has worked in the Monash Health service for over 20 years and has been a consultant for the last 15 years. His private practice is based at Mount Waverley, but he also consults from Malvern, Berwick and Maryvale Private Hospital.

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Debbie Riley (Respiratory Scientist)

Debbie Riley is the senior scientist at Gippsland Lung Function. She has had extensive experience in the respiratory field having established and managed respiratory laboratories both in the UK and Australia.

Debbie performs some of the lung function testing for Gippsland Lung Function. She is also responsible for training and supervising  other scientists who perform testing. https://www.gippslandlungfunction.com.au/about/

 

Mr David Scott

  • BARIATIC SURGERY, ENDOSCOPY, GENERAL SURGERY
  • Operates at Maryvale
  • (03) 5174 0036
  • FAX: (03) 5174 0046

MBBS, FRACS

After graduating from Monash Medical School, Mr David Scott completed advanced surgical training with the Royal Australian College of Surgeons in Melbourne, and spent one year in England for colorectal and breast surgical training. Upon completion of his formal training Mr Scott became a Consultant General Surgeon, and now provides a full range of general surgical and bariatric surgical services in Central, West and South Gippsland.

Mr Scott has an interest in advanced laparoscopic surgical practice, which was enhanced in the first few years of his consultancy working at Lap Surgery Australia, performing laparoscopic gastric banding and other obesity operations, endoscopic hernia repair and colorectal surgery.

Mr David Scott runs Gippsland Bariatric Services and is currently providing a general surgical service at Maryvale Private Hospital.

Mr Scott is a Gippsland based General Surgeon with an interest in advanced laparoscopic surgery, he runs the main Gippsland Bariatric Services office from his consulting rooms at 150 Princes Highway, Traralgon, where all appointments to see Mr Scott are made. Mr Scott is the only surgeon performing Sleeve Gastrectomy in Gippsland. Referrals are accepted not only locally but state-wide and from interstate.

To discuss costs related to Sleeve Gastrectomy you can ask to speak to Mr Scott’s Secretary. Mr Scott treats privately insured patients and self funded patients for these bariatric procedures.

Services offered at Maryvale

  • Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Hernia Repair
  • Laparoscopy Reflux Surgery
  • Gastroscopy/Colonoscopy
  • Gall Bladder Surgery
  • Skin Lesions/Local Flap Reconstruction
  • Hand Surgery/Carpal Tunnel
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Mr Neil Jayasuriya

  • ENDOSCOPY, GENERAL SURGERY
  • Consults and operates at Maryvale
  • (03) 5132 1289
  • FAX: (03) 5134 3441

MBBS (Hons), MS, MRCS (UK), Dip in Surgical Education (Uni Melb), FRACS

Neil is an Australian trained General and Laparoscopic Surgeon, Surgical Endoscopist.

He was trained in Metropolitan University Tertiary Care facilities like Princess Alexandra Hospital, Mater Adult, Gold Coast Hospital, and regional hospitals in Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay in Queensland and in Sri Lanka. He has an interest in general surgery, minimally invasive surgery, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopies, rural surgery with an inclination on GI diseases in particular colonic, melanoma and skin cancer.

Neil is an accredited endoscopist and has been re-certified with Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA) for colonoscopy.

He is a member of General Surgeons of Australia (GSA), Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS), Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh (RCSEdin),

He has dual training and had been trained in university surgical units in Sri Lanka and is board certified as a specialist in general surgery. He is a member of College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka (CSSL).

Neil has an ongoing interest in surgical education.
He caters mainly for:

  • Symptomatic gall stone disease
  • Abdominal wall hernia
  • Colonic cancers
  • Emergency General Surgery
  • Diagnostic and therapeutic gastroscopy and colonoscopy
  • Melanomas and skin cancers
  • Carpal tunnel decompression
  • Minor surgical procedures

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Mr Adrian Aitken

MBBS, PhD (UNSW), FRACS

Mr Aitken is a General Surgeon consulting in the Latrobe Valley and operating at Maryvale Private Hospital on a regular basis as well as the flexibility to do procedures under local anaesthetic such as carpal tunnel decompression either at Maryvale Private Hospital and his consulting rooms in Sale.

Endoscopy referrals are most welcome, Mr Aitken is GESA certified and reports are given to patient and letter issued the same day of procedure for patients.

Mr Aitken usually sees referred patients within a few days or if the condition is urgent, patient can be seen on the same day if necessary.

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A/Prof Chris Mills

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BM BS BAppSci BEng GCertClinEd GDipBiostats MBA JD LLM(MHlth&MedLaw) MCHSM AMICDA AFAIM ANZAMM AFRACMA FRACP

Gastroenterologist, Interventional Endoscopist and General Physician

Chris is a Gastroenterologist, Interventional Endoscopist and Specialist General Physician, holding Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP). Originally from Victoria, and with a strong desire to serve rural communities, Chris provides world-class medical expertise to Gippslanders, close to home.

After completing medicine in South Australia, Chris returned home to complete specialist training with Monash Health, Latrobe Regional Health, Warragul Hospital, Bendigo Hospital and The Austin, before completing sub-specialty endoscopic training at The Northern and the world-renown Victorian Liver Transplant and Australasian Intestinal Transplant Services based at The Austin. Chris has been extensively trained by world-leaders in interventional endoscopic techniques.

Chris offers general gastroenterology and endoscopy services, including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy (Pill Cam), however has a special interest and sub-specialty training in endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS).

Chris maintains an active general medical and extensive gastroenterology practice and will see all referrals, including patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Functional Gut Disorders, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Liver Disorders and a vast array of general medical problems, including patients referred that require inpatient management at Warragul Hospital, Neerim South Hospital and Maryvale Private Hospital.

Chris strongly believes in offering patients a comprehensive and multidisciplinary specialist service. He strongly advocates for complete patient care that can be best achieved through collaboration with surgeons, physicians and allied health professionals working together in a cohesive single group.

Chris maintains an active teaching appointment as Associate Professor of Medicine with The University of Melbourne and Monash University, having published more than 25 articles and abstracts in peer-reviewed journals. During his spare time, Chris enjoys tending to his 80-acre beef cattle farm in Neerim South, with his partner, young son and baby daughter.

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Dr Amir Safe

  • ENDOSCOPY, GASTROENTEROLOGY
  • Consults and operates at Maryvale
  • (03) 5132 1289
  • FAX: (03) 9885 5759

Dr Amir Safe FRCP, FRACP, MD (Bristol)

Gastroenterologist and Endoscopist

Dr Safe is a broadly skilled specialist gastroenterologist and physician.

Dr Safe trained initially in the United Kingdom and also holds a doctorate in Medicine.

Dr Safe provides specialist gastroenterology services including diagnostic and therapeutic gastroscopy and colonoscopy.

He has special interests in colorectal cancer screening, inflammatory bowel disease including Crohn’s colitis and also capsule endoscopy.

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Dr Julian Rong

Julian lives and breathes the local area. He is passionate about improving the disparity of specialist care between metro and rural communities. He is a keen learner and educator. He enjoys gardening and the outdoors. And he does a bit of gastroenterology and hepatology.

Julian is a Fellow of Royal Australian College of Physicians

Member Gastroenterological Society of Australia and Recertified Endoscopist

Adjunct Lecturer Monash University

http://www.gippslandgastro.com.au/our-team/

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Dr Laura Selkrig

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Laura is a Non-Interventional Cardiologist and partner of Gippsland Cardiology Services. Laura holds public appointments at The Alfred and Latrobe Regional Health. In addition to general cardiology, she has a special interest in valvular heart disease and heart failure. Having grown up in regional Victoria and undertaking her medical training in Gippsland, it has been important to her professionally and personally to work regionally. Laura graduated from medical school in 2012 and was recognised for her academic achievement with presentation of the AMA Award. Laura completed basic Physician training at The Alfred and was fortunate enough to receive the Alfred Health Integrity Award in 2014. Laura completed specialist training and undertook an Echocardiography Fellowship at The Alfred.

Laura is excited to be able to provide a local echocardiography service in the Gippsland region including stress echocardiography and transoesphageal echocardiography.

https://www.gippslandcardiology.com.au/            

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Dr David McMahon

David is a true local Gippslander based at Rosedale Family Dental since its opening in 2016. David has over 35 years of clinical experience in the area including previously owning his own successful dental practice in Traralgon. David originally completed his dentistry at the University of Melbourne in 1982. David has a focus on education and improving oral health. David and his team have been operating under general anesthetic for dental treatments at Maryvale Private hospital for many years.

David is a keen musician with the guitar being his instrument of choice. He also is a keen parachutist. As a resident of East Gippsland, David has a farming mind and a rural background.

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