Dr Shehan Abey offers a comprehensive gastroenterology and hepatology service comprising of gastroscopy, colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy and balloon enteroscopy.
SPECIALTIES
Gastroenterology
LOCATIONS
Wollongong Private Hospital, Ramsay Surgical Centre
A/Prof Agarwal is a senior comprehensive ophthalmologist with special interests in refractive cataract surgery, glaucoma and anterior segment eye diseases and laser refractive vision correction.
Ophthalmology
Oncology
Wollongong Private Hospital
Taraneh is an Australian trained and qualified vascular and endovascular surgeon with more than 15 years of medical experience both nationally and internationally.
Vascular Surgery
Endocrinology
Bruce Ashford is a General Surgeon whose sub-specialty practice is Head and Neck Surgery.
General Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery
Dr Vaidya Bala is a Consultant Physician in Rehabilitation Medicine providing comprehensive Rehabilitation programs for a range of patients.
Rehabilitation
Figtree Private Hospital, Wollongong Private Hospital
Palliative Care
Dr Anthony Barker is an experienced Plastic Surgeon with an expertise in Breast Reconstruction and Enhancement, Body Contouring, Facial Aesthetics and Hand Surgery.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Hand Surgery
Dr Tahrir Basheer is a very experienced and highly skilled female obstetrician and Gynaecologist and has been practicing in the Illawarra since 2005.
Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Pain Medicine, Rehabilitation
Dr Matthew Beck is a locally born and trained General Surgeon who has completed two years of oncoplastic breast cancer and reconstructive surgery. Dr Beck has an interest in breast cancer surgery and well as melanoma and skin cancer surgery including local flap repairs, endocrine thyroid surgery and general surgery including laparoscopic surgery.
Breast Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, General Surgery
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Dr Bhimani is an Orthopaedic surgeon specialising in all aspects of hip and knee surgery. He has gained a particular expertise and passion for joint replacements along with arthroscopic and reconstructive surgeries.
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hip and Knee, Orthopaedic - Sports Injury, Orthopaedics
Dr Borovik is an Ophthalmic surgeon specialising in Cataract, Corneal and Refractive Surgery.
Neonatology, Paediatrics
Cardiology
Bariatric - Obesity Surgery, General Surgery
Dr Andrew Bullen is an Endovascular and Vascular surgeon covering all aspects of arterial and venous disease.
Dr Anthony Cadden is an Australian trained orthopaedic surgeon with extensive subspecialty training in foot and ankle surgery. He has been providing specialist foot and ankle treatment, including minimally invasive and joint replacement surgery, in the Illawarra region since 2009.
Orthopaedic Surgery - Foot and Ankle, Orthopaedics
Wollongong Private Hospital, Nowra Private Hospital, Southern Highlands Private Hospital
Dr Carmody is a highly experienced, local Neurologist offering weekly botulinum toxin (Botox®) clinics for neurological disorders such as migraine, sweating, blepharospasm, cervical dystonia, hemifacial spasm, post-stroke spasticity, cerebral palsy, dystonic tremor, facial synkinesis, oromandibular dystonia, bruxism and sialorrhoea.
Neurology, Neurophysiology
Bariatric - Obesity Surgery, Gastroenterology, General Surgery
St George Private Hospital, Kareena Private Hospital, Wollongong Private Hospital
Dr Ravi Kumar Cherukuri is a Neurosurgeon who is involved in the diagnosis and treatment of all brain and spine related conditions
Neurosurgery
Urology
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Dr Steven Craig is a dedicated general surgeon, sub-specialising in endocrine surgery and surgical oncology. He understands the stress and difficulties faced by those with newly diagnosed cancer and will endeavour to see all new cancer diagnosis as promptly as possible.
Endocrine Surgery, General Surgery, Surgical Oncology
Dr Jodi Croft is a local Obstetrician and Gynaecologist working at Wollongong Private Hospital. Jodi has a special interest in obstetrics, general gynaecology and laparoscopic surgery including hysterectomy;
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Gynaecology, Obstetrics
Dr Robin D’Rozario is an Australian trained Oral surgeon with extensive subspecialty training and experience in dento-alveolar surgery (wisdom teeth removal and exposure of impacted teeth) and dental implants. He has been providing specialist oral surgery to people in the Illawarra for over 25 years.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Surgery
Dr Edward Danson is an Consultant Interventional Cardiologist trained in coronary and structural heart conditions. His interests include complex coronary interventions, aortic valve interventions and research into novel uses of guide wires and imaging catheters.
Cardiology - Interventional
Dr Meghan Dares is an Australian-trained orthopaedic surgeon with extensive surgical experience. She treats patients with all foot and ankle conditions as well as general orthopaedic trauma.
General Medicine, Respiratory
General Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Dr Paul Ferris is a Pain Medicine Specialist who has undertaken advanced training in pain medicine with a special focus on interventional treatments.
Pain Medicine
Nowra Private Hospital, Wollongong Private Hospital
Dr Alan Flax is a comprehensive eye specialist with special interests in refractive cataract surgery, glaucoma and diabetic eye disease.
Dr Michelle Gajus is a comprehensive eye specialist who works exclusively in the Illawarra. She is highly experienced in the medical and surgical treatment of cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and eyelid pathology.
Infectious Diseases
Dr Gohil's special interests include device implantation including loop recorder, pacemakers, defibrillators (ICD) and biventricular pacemakers for heart failure patients. Dr Gohil performs electrophysiology (EPS) studies and ablations. He also consults patients on other general cardiac conditions such as chest pain, shortness of breath, heart failure, syncope, cardiac risk stratification.
Cardiology, Cardiology - Interventional
Dr David Greening is a senior obstetrician and gynaecologist with sub-specialist training in Reproductive Endocrinology and infertility, based in the Illawarra region of NSW since 2004.
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Fertility - IVF, Gynaecology, Obstetrics
Dr Tad Gunkelman is an Orthopaedic Surgeon with subspecialty training in Lower Limb Reconstruction. He provides both elective and urgent care for musculoskeletal trauma and orthopaedic pathology.
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hip and Knee, Orthopaedics
Dr Mark Haber is a shoulder surgeon focused on advanced arthroscopic and open reconstructive procedures and total shoulder replacement.
Orthopaedic Surgery - Shoulders and Upper Limb, Orthopaedics
A/Prof Peter Haertsch is a specialist plastic and reconstructive surgeon who undertakes a variety of cosmetic, reconstructive, hand and therapeutic surgeries.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Clinical Associate Professor Hart MB.BS. MRCP (UK) FRACP FCCP is a Consultant Physician Respiratory & Sleep Medicine caring for Adult patients with their problems related to chest and sleep for over 25 years in the Illawarra.
Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Respiratory
Wollongong Private Hospital, Figtree Private Hospital
Orthopaedics
Dr David Huber is a highly experienced Vascular Surgeon specialising in venous disease. This includes treatment of varicose veins, venous ulcers, deep and superficial venous thrombosis and compression syndromes.
Dr Dragos is a highly skilled General and Upper GI Surgeon with special interests in surgery of the digestive system.
General Surgery, Hepatic and Biliary Surgery, Upper Gastro Intestinal Surgery
Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Surgery - Hip and Knee, Orthopaedic Surgery - Shoulders and Upper Limb
Dr Jamnagerwalla is a specialist colorectal surgeon who performs laparoscopic surgery for both malignant and benign colorectal conditions as well as all other common colorectal problems.
Colorectal Surgery, General Surgery
Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Surgery - Shoulders and Upper Limb
Dr Paul Jarman is a general orthopaedic surgeon with strong interest in arthroscopy of the shoulder, ankle and elbow, as well as joint replacement of the knee, hip and shoulder.
Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic - Sports Injury, Orthopaedic Surgery - Hip and Knee, Orthopaedic Surgery - Shoulders and Upper Limb, Robotic Surgery
General Medicine, Pain Medicine, Rheumatology
Respiratory, Respiratory and Sleep Medicine
Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand, Orthopaedic Surgery - Shoulders and Upper Limb
Renal Medicine
Dr Grace Kiiru is a local female Paediatrician providing consultations for General Paediatric problems, Neonatology, Developmental paediatrics and Behavioural concerns.
Paediatrics
Dr Knight is a fully trained (Royal Australasian College of Surgeons) specialist plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon with speciality interests in Craniomaxillofacial surgery, Reconstructive surgery, Paediatric surgery and Aesthetic plastic surgery.
Dr Kothari is a highly qualified Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeon with national and international training and experience who provides a broad range of complex patient treatment and management services including management of high-risk obstetric patients and advanced laparoscopic and robotic assisted gynaecology surgery.
A/Prof Astin Lee offers a comprehensive cardiac care service, including diagnostic and interventional cardiology. He consults from the Cardiac Centre Wollongong, operating at Wollongong Private Hospital.
Cardiology - Interventional, Cardiology
Dr Lee is a consultant Gastroenterologist with special expertise in the field of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Dr Maani is a general surgeon with sub specialist training in Upper Gastrointestinal surgery, Laparoscopic Upper GI and Bariatric Surgery.
Bariatric - Obesity Surgery, General Surgery, Upper Gastro Intestinal Surgery
Ear Nose and Throat, Head and Neck Surgery
General Surgery
Respiratory
Dr Philip Markham is an experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in hip, knee, shoulder and trauma surgery. Dr Markham has experience with a variety of surgical approaches and techniques that include: the anterior and posterior approaches to the hip, computer assisted surgery and the use of robotics in joint replacement.
Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Surgery - Hip and Knee, Orthopaedic Surgery - Shoulder and Knee
Gynaecology
Dr Rob Mcgrath is a Neurologist who is involved in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions and electrophysiological testings.
Neurology
Dr McKenzie is an interventional cardiologist specialising in finding, treating and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels. His special interests include the management and prevention of coronary artery disease as well as rhythm disturbances and heart failure.
Consultant Psychiatrist and Psychogeriatrician
Psychiatry - Aged Psychiatry, Psychiatry
Breast Surgery, General Surgery
Dr Jason Michael provides paediatric dental care and in-hospital dental treatment for children from birth to late teens.
Paediatric Dentistry, Dental Surgery
Radiation Oncology
Dr Murali has helped thousands of women through their journeys with complex gynaecological conditions. She undertakes all minor and major Gynaecological surgeries including vaginal surgeries, surgical procedures for urinary incontinence, open abdominal and laparoscopic gynaecological surgeries and now accepts referrals for robotic gynaecological surgeries.
Dr Tam Nguyen is a Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon with extensive experience and knowledge in the most recent minimally invasive techniques in all areas of vascular surgery.
Dr Helen Nicholson is a newly appointed Urologist in the Illawarra Shoalhaven region. Her main interests include: robotic pelvic oncology, robotic partial nephrectomy, laparoscopic nephrectomy, prostate, renal and urothelial cancer and endourology.
Dr Niu is an Australian trained Orthopaedic Surgeon with special interest and Fellowship training in conditions of the elbow and shoulder; including arthroscopic minimally invasive surgery, joint arthroplasty, treatment of a spectrum of sports injuries and degenerative conditions.
Orthopaedic Surgery - Shoulders and Upper Limb, Orthopaedic - Sports Injury, Orthopaedics
Dr Kenichiro Noda is a rehabilitation medicine specialist with interests in neurorehabilitation, orthopaedic rehabilitation, geriatric rehabilitation, and amputee rehabilitation.
Dr Simon Nothling is an experienced Ophthalmologist specialising in medical retina and uveitis.
Dr Anthony Oliver is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon who is involved in the diagnosis and treatment of oral and maxillofacial conditions, He provides treatment for facial trauma, jaw deformities, dental and removal od wisdom teeth.
Dr Oteng-Boateng is a specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon trained in Australia and New Zealand comprehensively trained in the full scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery - Spine Surgery
Dr Punjabi is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in hip and knee surgery, trauma surgery and surgery for sporting injuries.
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hip and Knee
Colorectal Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hip and Knee, Orthopaedic Surgery - Shoulders and Upper Limb, Orthopaedics
Haematology
Clinical Associate Professor Alistair Reid sees patients with a variety of rheumatological conditions and has a particular interest in inflammatory conditions and infections/infection prevention in immunocompromised hosts.
Rheumatology
Fertility - IVF, Gynaecology
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgery
Dr Sameh Samuel is a Respiratory and Sleep Physician with main interests of asthma, COPD, lung cancer, sleep medicine and respiratory failure.
Neonatology, Paediatrics, Respiratory and Sleep Medicine
Dr Dhanya Sanjeev specialises in Endocrinology and Diabetes. She offers an integrated approach to hormonal imbalances.
Dr Bernard Schick is an Orthopaedic Surgeon who specialises in hand and wrist surgery. He has a special interest in bone and soft tissue trauma to the hand including extensive experience managing complex wrist injuries. He performs the full gambit of reconstructive hand surgery operating at Wollongong Private Hospital.
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand, Orthopaedics
Dr Peter Scougall is a Hand and Wrist Surgeon, with over 25 years in private practice. He specialises in the surgical treatment of traumatic and elective hand and wrist conditions, including sports injuries, fractures, dislocations, Dupuytren’s contracture, tumours, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, ganglions and tendon and nerve conditions.
Dr Serefli is an experienced ENT Surgeon who has worked in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven areas for the past 13 years. He has developed a locally based Cochlear Implant program in conjunction with Wollongong Private Hospital and Hearing Implants Australia. He also performs a range of general ENT procedures, including Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Septal reconstructions, Septoplasty, Myringoplasty, Mastoidectomy, Tonsils, Adenoids, and Grommets.
Ear Nose and Throat, Otorhinolaryngology
Wollongong Private Hospital, Nowra Private Hospital
Dr Adrian Sjarif is an experienced and fully qualified Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgeon with special interest in Breast Surgery, Facial Rejuvenation Surgery, Body Contouring Surgery, Rhinoplasty and Skin Cancer Reconstruction.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery
Dr Greg Stackpool is a senior Specialist Hip and Knee Surgeon who has provided Orthopaedic Surgical Services for the Illawarra and the South Coast regions since 2003. His clinical expertise lies in joint replacement surgery of both the hip and knee and has extensive lower limb trauma experience.
Dr Matthew Starr is a highly regarded Australian and internationally trained Specialist Plastic Surgeon. Dr Starr has a special interest in Breast Surgery, Body Contouring Surgery, Skin Cancer & Melanoma Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Facial Cosmetic Surgery, Paediatric Surgery and Hand Surgery.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Hand Surgery
Dr Mitchell Steele is a General Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon practising in Shoalhaven and Illawarra regions on the NSW South Coast. He has a special interest in surgery of the knee, sports and joint replacement and has completed an additional fellowship with Sydney Knee Specialists.
Orthopaedic Surgery - Knee, Orthopaedic - Sports Injury, Orthopaedics
Dr Andrew Still is a New Zealand and London trained specialist general and colorectal surgeon, dedicated to delivering excellent health care to the Illawarra. His specialty interests include colorectal cancer, emergency gastrointestinal surgery, hernia surgery, endoscopy and haemorrhoid treatment.
Dr Swartz practices in all aspects of gastroenterology, with a focus on high-quality colonoscopy, and diseases of the pancreas and bile ducts.
Associate Professor Ali Tafreshi is a medical oncologist at Illawarra (Wollongong), Shoalhaven (Nowra) and the Southern Highlands (Bowral). He has extensive experience in treating different solid tumours including gastrointestinal tract tumours, breast cancers, lung cancers, genitourinary tumours, gynaecology cancers and brain tumours.
Medical Oncology, Oncology
Dr Michael Talbot is a Specialist in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, therapeutic Endoscopy/ERCP, Oesophageal Physiology and Reflux.
Upper Gastro Intestinal Surgery, Bariatric - Obesity Surgery
Ear Nose and Throat
Dr Stuart Tan is a Consultant Rehabilitation Physician who is involved in the rehabilitation of patients post surgery and post trauma.
Dr Tawfik can help you with all conditions of the hand and wrist including arthroscopy and microsurgery. He has an interest in the treatment of acute injuries of the hand, including finger, hand and wrist fractures and dislocations as well as tendon and nerve injuries including peripheral nerve surgery.
Dr Emma Tetstall is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist focused on women-centred obstetric care and has additional qualifications for management of high risk obstetrics, ultrasound and prenatal diagnosis.
Dr Matthew Threadgate is a local Urologist trained in all aspects of urology with a particular focus on urological cancers, reconstructive urology and minimally invasive surgical techniques.
Dr Chad Todhunter is an Australian and internationally trained Orthopaedic Surgeon. His special interests include Primary and revision total hip replacement, Primary and revision partial and total knee replacement, knee arthroscopy, knee and shoulder arthroscopic and open reconstructions, shoulder replacements, upper and lower limb trauma and routine hand surgery.
Dr Fida Ullah is a consultant general physician at Wollongong Private Hospital and Shellharbour Public Hospital. He has a special interest in General Medicine, Diabetes and Geriatric Medicine.
Associate Professor Villalba is Wollongong’s only female Vascular Surgeon. She is dedicated to providing excellence in the care of patients with arterial and venous disorders, offering the latest techniques and a comprehensive approach.
Oral Surgery
Renal Medicine, Nephrology
Dr Winder is a private local Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with special interest in high risk obstetrics, early pregnancy, ultrasound and genetic conditions, infertility and its treatment. His consulting rooms are conveniently located within Wollongong Private Hospital.
Gynaecology, Fertility - IVF, Obstetrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Dr Winn is a highly experienced colorectal surgeon with a special interest in Colon and rectal surgery – open and laparoscopic; colonoscopy and endoscopy; as well as general surgery including laparoscopic hernia repair.
Dr James Wykes is a Head and Neck Surgeon with interests in skin cancers; mouth, throat and jaw tumours, salivary gland conditions, thyroid disease and reconstructive surgery of the head and neck.
Head and Neck Surgery
Dr Yee is a specialist trained Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgeon with a strong interest in laparoscopic surgery and research.
Dr Yeung's areas of interest include coronary angiogram and percutaneous intervention, transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiography, CT coronary angiography, as well as all aspects of non-invasive cardiac investigations.
Dr Jane Zhang is a consultant endocrinologist at Wollongong Private Hospital and staff specialist at Wollongong Hospital.