General Surgery & Endoscopy

Specialists

General Surgery & Endoscopy

Dr Amyn Pardhan

MBBS, FRACS

Speciality: General Surgeon
Phone: (08) 9778 5465
Email: referrals@bsmss.com.au

Dr. Pardhan is a specialist General Surgeon in the Southwest, focusing on acute care and trauma surgery. Originally from Karachi, Pakistan, he graduated from medical school in 2002 and completed his surgical training at Aga Khan University Hospital, earning his FCPS in 2010 and additional post-fellowship training in 2013.

In 2013, Dr. Pardhan moved to Australia, completing a two-year Trauma Fellowship at Royal Perth Hospital. He then served as a Registrar at Bunbury Regional Hospital from 2015 to 2019. He completed his specialist training in Perth, achieving FRACS status in 2023.

Dr. Pardhan is proficient in laparoscopic and open surgical procedures, with endoscopic training recognised by the Conjoint Committee.

Areas of Interest:

  • Rural Surgery
  • Acute Surgery & Trauma
  • Endoscopy
  • Gallbladder
  • Hernia
  • Bowel Surgery
  • Laparoscopy
  • Skin Lesions/Cancers
  • Vasectomy
  • Carpal Tunnel Decompression
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Dr Xavier Harvey

MBBS, FRACS, MS, CSSANZ

Speciality: Colorectal & General Surgeon
Phone: (08) 9722 1975
Email: reception@swcolorectal.com.au

Dr Xavier Harvey is a general surgeon with advanced training in colorectal surgery. He is the only surgeon with colorectal subspeciality in the South West and plays an important role in addressing the colorectal surgical needs of the community. Dr Harvey provides a comprehensive colorectal service to the South West and adopts a holistic approach when treating patients, from the initial consultation to follow-up care and treatment. This approach extends to other health professionals, as he is also happy to make himself available to his colleagues to discuss patient issues or concerns.

Areas of expertise include:

  • Colonoscopy
  • Colorectal cancer
  • Pelvic floor surgery, including rectal prolapse.
  • Sacral neuromodulation
  • Benign colorectal disease, including diverticular disease.
  • Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis.
  • Proctology, including haemorrhoids, anal fissure and fistula.
  • Intestinal failure (IF)

In addition to the full spectrum of benign and malignant colorectal conditions, he also treats common general surgical problems such as gall bladder disease, hernias, and minor skin lumps and bumps.

Dr Harvey completed his Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons (FRACS) as a general surgeon, followed by a post-fellowship subspeciality training with the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSSANZ).  He is also an accredited endoscopist for colonoscopy and endoscopy by the Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA), and a member of the International Continence Society (ICS), and General Surgeons Australia (GSA).

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Dr Tina Dilevska

Speciality: General Surgeon
Phone: (08) 9778 5548
Email: admin@gbgsurgery.com.au

Dr Dilevska combines her extensive medical knowledge and the utilisation of current technology with a compassionate approach to ensure her patients receive comprehensive care. With a genuine passion for helping others, a strong commitment to her patients, and a meticulous attention to detail, Tina’s focus is on providing holistic medical care.

Following the completion of her undergraduate degrees in Science and Commerce, she completed her medical training at the University of Notre Dame in Fremantle in 2010. Dr Dilevska received her fellowship in General Surgery from the Australasian College of Surgeons in 2022. Tina has completed post-fellowship training in colorectal surgery at Fiona Stanley Hospital.

Tina is experienced in all aspects of general surgery including minimally invasive techniques. She is accredited for Upper and lower GI endoscopy by the Conjoint Committee. She has a subspecialty interest in benign and malignant colorectal conditions.

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Dr Ausama Muhammed

MBChB, FRACS

Speciality: General Surgeon
Phone: (08) 9721 1333
Email: referral@swss.com.au

Dr. Muhammed offers exceptional general and laparoscopic surgery services, specialising in:

  • Gallbladder surgery
  • Hernia repairs
  • Bowel disorders
  • Scrotal diseases
  • Vasectomy
  • Circumcision
  • Varicose veins
  • Thyroid surgery
  • Skin lesions/cancer surgery
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Ganglion and trigger finger surgery

He has a particular interest in hernia surgery, covering all types of abdominal hernias, including ventral and incisional hernia repair, as well as both laparoscopic and open hernia surgeries. Additionally, Dr. Muhammed provides comprehensive gastrointestinal endoscopy services, including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, upper GI dilation, PEG tube insertion, and polypectomy. Dr. Muhammed is dedicated to delivering expert care with compassion and professionalism to his Southwest patients.

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Dr Richard Benny

Speciality: General Surgeon
Phone: 08 9778 5465
Email: referrals@bsmss.com.au

Dr Benny is a general surgeon with an interest in laparoscopic surgery including laparoscopic hernia and bowel surgery. Dr Benny grew up and attended medical school in Papua New Guinea graduating in 1994. He has worked as a surgical specialist in Papua New Guinea and later in Australia, obtaining FRACS in general surgery in 2010. He did a fellowship in rural surgery in Northern Territory and later in Wagga Wagga. He worked in Toowoomba Base Hospital for 3 years as a general surgeon before moving to Bunbury in 2017.

Dr Benny is a member of the RACS, GESA and GSA. Being trained in rural surgery needs he can offer a wide range of general surgery surgical services.

Special Interests/Services Offered:

  • General surgery
  • Endoscopy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Gastrointestinal surgery
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Dr Nikhil Agrawal

Speciality: General Surgeon
Phone: 08 9778 5548
Email: admin@gbgsurgery.com.au

Dr Agrawal is a General Surgeon who has sub-specialist training in colorectal and laparoscopic surgery. He attended medical school at Pune University in India graduating 1998 and completing a master’s degree in general surgery in 2003.

After arriving in Australia in 2005 he spent 3 years doing a Fellowship in Trauma Surgery at Royal Perth Hospital. He then decided to undertake general surgery speciality training becoming a FRACS in 2017. Last year he furthered his experience by doing a fellowship in acute surgery and colorectal surgery at Fiona Stanley Hospital. His Endoscopy and Colonoscopy training is recognised by the CCRTGE.

Dr Agrawal provides outstanding clinical care for the people of the South West region.

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Dr Nick Newman

MBBS, FRACS

Speciality: General Surgeon
Phone: 08 9721 1333
Email: referral@swss.com.au

Dr Newman studied medicine at UWA and graduated in 1984. He undertook his advanced training in a General Surgery at Royal Perth Hospital, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Fremantle Hospital and attained his fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 1995.

In 1996 he undertook a Rural Surgical Fellowship at Royal Darwin Hospital. He commenced practice in Bunbury in 1997. He has experience in a very broad range of General Surgery. He is particularly interested in hand surgery and gastrointestinal endoscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy and Colonoscopy). His Endoscopy and Colonoscopy training is recognised by the CCRTGE.

Dr Newman has admitting rights at Bunbury Regional Hospital, Busselton Hospital, SJOG Bunbury and Bunbury Day Hospital. Dr Newman has practiced in Bunbury and the Southwest of W.A. for 20 years and continues to provide a high level of surgical care for his patients.

Dr Nick Newman has a special interest in:

  • Colonoscopy
  • Endoscopy
  • General surgery
  • Hernia surgery
  • Laparoscopic surgery
  • Obesity surgery
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Dr Marcus Ong

Speciality: General Surgeon 
Phone: 08 9707 3320
Email: admin@southwestsurgery.com.au

Dr Ong is a Western Australian trained specialist surgeon who was raised in the northern suburbs of Perth, studying Medicine at the University of Western Australia. He completed his Fellowship in General Surgery with the Royal Australian College of Surgeons in 2009.

Dr Ong is extensively trained and experienced in oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgery in Australia, Europe, and the United Kingdom. Having worked at the Royal Free Hospital and the Harley Street Clinic in London between 2010 and 2012, Dr Ong completed his Fellowship, returning to Australia with his young family, joining the Surgical Department in Bunbury, Western Australia. 

Dr Ong performs a number of procedures at Bunbury Day Hospital including:

  • General and laparoscopic surgery
  • Gallbladder, thyroid and parathyroid surgery
  • Hernia repairs
  • Endoscopy (gastroscopy and colonoscopy) services
  • Breast augmentation

Teaching medical students and surgical registrars is a passion for Dr Ong who was previously awarded the “Excellence in Surgical Teaching Award for Best Surgical Teacher in Western Australia, 2016”. With Dr Ong’s extensive experience, he specialises in breast conserving cancer surgery and reconstruction for breast cancer patients. He is the lead surgeon at Western Breast Clinic, a bespoke clinic specialising in breast augmentation procedures.

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Dr Justin Johnston

MBBS, FRACS, DipRACOG

Speciality: General Surgeon
Phone: 08 9721 1333
Email: referral@swss.com.au

Dr Johnston became a fellow of RACS in 1993 and returned to the South West to commence practice in 1995. His area of expertise is general surgery with a special interest in bowel surgery and gastrointestinal endoscopy.

Dr Johnston chairs the SW Colorectal MDT and the Clinical Practice Morbidity and Mortality Committee SJOG Hospital Bunbury.

Dr Johnston is the Medical Director of Bunbury Day Hospital and operates at SJOG Hospital Bunbury, Bunbury Regional Hospital, Bridgetown Hospital and Warren District Hospital. He consults at 140 Spencer St Bunbury, Bridgetown Hospital and Warren District Hospital.

Special Interests/Services Offered:
• General surgery
• Endoscopy
• Colonoscopy
• Gastrointestinal surgery

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