Dr Ruben Cohen-Hallaleh

Dr Ruben Cohen-Hallaleh is a Specialist General Surgeon, with appointments as Conjoint Associate Lecturer at UNSW and Associate Senior Lecturer at WSU.

Clinical interests:

• Oncoplastic breast surgery (combining cancer resection with immediate reconstruction)
• Endocrine surgery (thyroid/parathyroid)

General surgical procedures include:

• Hernia repairs
• Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
• Endoscopy (gastroscopy/colonoscopy)
• Melanoma and soft tissue lesions

He prioritises cosmetic outcomes in breast surgery while maintaining oncological principles. His approach focuses on preserving natural breast shape during the initial surgery, reducing the need for secondary procedures.

Consultations available for both benign and malignant conditions. Dr Cohen-Hallaleh provides comprehensive patient education to support informed decision-making.