Dr Manju is a consultant General surgeon with interests in oesophago-gastric and bariatric surgery. He undertook specialist training in UK and Australia including sub-specialist training in Oesophago-gastric and metabolic surgery (national board of upper GI training- AANZGOSA) at Perth and Austin, Melbourne (largest public bariatric unit in Australia). Following this he underwent a senior fellowship in Upper GI cancer and hiatal surgery at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Birmingham, UK (a high-volume European centre).

Dr Manju provides a comprehensive care across all the three facets of Upper GI surgery (Cancer, benign and bariatric), which he co-ordinates with an enthusiastic, well-trained team of dietician and exercise physiologist.

He has a strong focus on clinical research and surgical education. He is an instructor for RACS courses, senior conjoint lecturer for multiple Universities, executive board member for RACS Upper GI committee, and an external faculty for MSurgEd at the University of Melbourne.

Dr Manju is thorough, precise, honest and empathetic in his approach to patients’ concerns and pathology. He has a great reputation that he has carried all throughout his training with regards to his communication. He is an active listener with undivided attention and an ability to explain complex surgical management without the usage of medical jargon.

Dr Manju subspecialty training for upper GI surgery:

• Oesophagogastric fellowship: AANZGOSA, Australasian training board for Upper GI speciality.
• Bariatric surgery: Austin hospital, the largest public bariatric centre in Australia.
• Oesophagogastric cancer and complex benign surgeries: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, third largest Upper GI unit in UK.

Dr Manju provides a comprehensive General, Upper GI and Bariatric surgery service

• Upper GI: Oesophagogastric cancers, Reflux disease and hiatal hernias, Achalasia and Oesophageal motility disorders.
• Bariatrics: Sleeve gastrectomy, Roux en Y and Single anastomosis bypass, Allurion balloon and Revisional surgeries.
• General: Gall stone disease, Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy, Groin and Abdominal wall hernias.

He co-ordinates these services with an enthusiastic, well-trained team of dietician and exercise physiologist.

Dr Manju is actively engaged in research and surgical education and holds several academic positions.

• Senior conjoint lecturer at Western Sydney University.
• Senior conjoint lecturer at University of New South Wales.
• Executive committee member of RACS Upper GI, HPB and Bariatric surgery section.
• Supervisor and examiner for Master of Surgical Education at University of Melbourne.

Dr Manju provides an evidence-based patient-centred care facilitated by

• Precision and personalised pathways suited for individual patient’s requirement with a full complement of allied health staff.
• Extensive resources for patients on the website and other surgeon’s channels.