Dr Chandika Wewelwala

Dr Chandika Wewelwala's Bio

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 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 the 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.

Dr Siva Ravindran

Dr Siva Ravindran's Bio

Dr Siva Ravindran is an Endocrine and General Surgeon who sees patients of all common general surgical conditions. He has an interest in Endocrine and Salivary Gland surgeries. He underwent General Surgical Training at The Austin Health and Western Hospital, Melbourne and completed his surgical fellowship in General Surgery (FRACS) with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2011. He has also obtained Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA) accreditation in gastroscopy and colonoscopy.

He underwent further specialist training programs in Endocrine Surgery for two years at the Western Health, Melbourne and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth. Dr Ravindran holds current public appointments at Western Health, Melbourne and Latrobe Regional Health, Traralgon. His private appointments include the Valley Private Hospital, Dandenong and Maryvale Private Hospital.

Dr Ravindran is a surgical supervisor and is heavily involved in the teaching for surgical trainees. He is also a surgical tutor for advanced surgical trainees at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Dr Ravindran consults locally at Central Clinic in Warragul.

Mr Justin James

BREAST, ENDOCRINOLOGY, GENERAL SURGERY
Consults and operates at Maryvale
(03) 5132 1289
FAX: (03) 5134 3441
Referral fax or email: clinic@maryvaleph.com.au

Mr Justin James's Bio

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.

Dr Saifulla Syed

Dr Saifulla Syed's Bio

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 at 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 Syed other clinical interests include gastroscopy and colonoscopy, and 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 has recently commenced private consulting at Gippsland Specialist Clinic and operating at Maryvale Private Hospital.

Mr RuWei Xu

Mr RuWei Xu's Bio

Ruwei 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 been appointed to be a General Surgeon in Latrobe Regional Hospital in 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.

• 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)

Dr Chere McCamley

Dr Chere McCamley's Bio

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Ms Chere McCamley

BM BS BOccThy GradDipMuscMed GradDipSurgAnat FRACS

Breast & General Surgeon

Chere 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 & operated 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.

Mr Paul Strauss

Mr Paul Strauss's Bio

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.

Mr Radha Nair

BREAST, ENDOSCOPY, GENERAL SURGERY
Consults and Operates at Maryvale
(03) 7042 9959
FAX: (03) 9005 2866
Referral fax or email: admin@drradhanair.com.au

Mr Radha Nair's Bio

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

Mr 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.

After moving to New Zealand where he worked 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 CGHS, 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 and operates at Maryvale Private Hospital, for all appointments contact:
Ph: (03) 7042 9959
Fax: (03) 9005 2866
Email: admin@drradhanair.com.au

Mr David Scott

Mr David Scott's Bio

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

Mr Anamitra Sarkar

Mr Anamitra Sarkar's Bio

MBBS, MS (Gen Surgery) FRCS (Edin), FRACS

Mr Anamitra Sarkar completed his MBBS with honours in 1981 and then attained his Master’s Degree in Surgery. Following this he gained higher surgical training in the UK and Ireland and becam a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh. Anamitra worked in general surgery in UK and Ireland gaining further surgical experience and training for the next ten years.

Anamitra emigrated to Australis in 2001 and attained the FRACS from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in Australia. He has been employed as a Consultant Surgeon and has worked in Gippsland and Melbourne for the past twenty years both public and private hospital.

Anamitra’s training with over thirty years of surgical experience has enabled him to obtain a wide exposure to every aspect of general surgery and it’s related subspecialties. This experience has been gained in India as well as the UK, Ireland and Australia. In addition to the extensive experience he has had in gastrointestinal surgery, he has also had training in biliary, endocrine, vascular, paediatric and urological surgery. In addition he has extensive experience in endoscopy and performs a high volume of colonoscopy and gastroscopies along with polypectomies and procedure for colorectal and gastric haemorrhage. Below are some of the surgical operations Anamitra routinely performs in his regular workload.

Procedures:

Gastrointestinal, Hepatobiliary, Endocrine Surgery, Endoscopy, General Surgery & Vascular.

Mr Neil Jayasuriya

Mr Neil Jayasuriya's Bio

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 a board certified as a specialist in general surgery. He is a member of College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka (CSSL).

He 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 Midhat Ghali

Mr Midhat Ghali's Bio

Mr David Chan

Mr David Chan's Bio

Mr Adrian Aitken

Mr Adrian Aitken's Bio

M.B.B.S., Ph.D. (U.N.S.W.), F.R.A.C.S

Mr Aitken is a General Surgeon consulting in 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.

GENERAL SURGERY