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Ifyourpatientsarethinkingaboutpregnancy there are many things to consider and plan for that will help make them and their partner feel more confident and informed. The Pre Pregnancy Planning Classes hosted by Epworth Freemasons are designed to give insight into some key areas that we know will assist in planning for a baby.
It’sanopportunityforeveryoneto hear from experts in the field ofpregnancyandbirth–themedicalview; diet and fitness; fertility; genetic education; health funds and rebates; and a tour of maternity facilities as an optional extra at the end of the information session.
Speakers include:
• DrgrantSaffer,obstetrician & Gynaecologist
• mrLyndonhale,melbourneIvf
• marleenSusman,geneticSupportnetworkofvictoria
• financialadvisor
• Drnatashakustura,women’sgp
• elizabethmcIntyre,Dietician
• Libbyoldfield,fitwise
Date Thursday 25 July 2013
Time 6.30pm–8.30pm
Location Dallas Brooks Hall, 300 Albert St, East Melbourne
Booking Phone 9418 8314 or email [email protected]
Meet our specialists
Epworth Richmond
89 Bridge Road
RichmondvIc3121
Phone: 03 94266666
Epworth Freemasons
166clarendonStreet
320 Victoria Parade
eastmelbournevIc3002
Phone: 03 9483 3833
Meet our specialists
Pre Pregnancy Planning – Help for Couples Contemplating Pregnancy
Epworth’s Richmond campus provides a comprehensive Cardiac Care service of international repute. The service issupportedbyanemergencyDepartment,67monitoredcardiacbeds,a15-bedIntensivecareunit,4cardiaccatheterisationLaboratories,adedicatedcardiothoracicoperatingTheatreandanon-Invasivecardiacunit(nIcu)fordiagnostictesting.Thecardiacunitsaresupported by full-time cardiology fellows, in addition to private consultant cover.
Non-Invasive Cardiac UnitThenon-Invasivecardiacunitperformscardiacdiagnostic testing for adult and paediatric patients. Tests performed include:
• ambulatoryholtermonitoring• echocardiography• exercisestresstesting• Stressechocardiography(exercise&pharmacological)• Tilttabletesting• Transoesophagealechocardiography(Toe)
All tests can be ordered by a general practitioner.
Test results may be discussed with the reporting cardiologist, if required.
Phone 03 9426 6381 or 03 9426 6385
Use our ‘Find a Doctor’ search engine on the home page of the Epworth HealthCare website to locate a Cardiologist or Vascular Surgeon at Epworth Richmond www.epworth.org.au
TheendovascularLabissituatedinthecardiovascularSuite and was the first dedicated vascular lab in Australia. Itiswidelyregardedasoneoftheleadingvascularfacilities in the world and carries out both cutting edge diagnostic and vascular interventions by a distinguished faculty of vascular surgeons in Victoria. The Endovascular Labcarriesoutapproximately1800proceduresannuallyincluding balloon angioplasties, peripheral, carotid and renal stenting, embolisation coiling of malformations, fibroids and aneurysms, and endoluminal stent grafting forthoracicandabdominalaorticaneurysms.Itcarriesout approximately 125 endoluminal repairs of aortic aneurysms annually and is one of the busiest in the Asia Pacific. The lab is a renowned reference site for product trialsandlatesttechnology.Itisafrequentvenueforlivecase presentations for conferences and is a centre for the training of vascular surgeons and nurses both locally and from overseas. Procedures include:
• Transluminalballoonangioplasty• Transluminalstentinsertions• endoluminalstentgraftsforTaasandaaas• carotidstenting• embolisationcoilingofaneurysm’sandmalformations• fibroidembolisation
Phone 03 9426 6290
Epworth Eastern
1 Arnold Street
boxhillvIc3128
Phone: 03 8807 7100
Meet our specialists
Mr Ikram Nizam, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Special interests: Anterior (min invasive) hip surgery, knee surgery (reconstruction, replacements), hip arthroscopy, sports injuries, revision / reconstructive joint surgery and enhanced recovery program (all arthroplasties).
P: 03 8807 7316 / F: 03 8807 7319Suite 4, Level 2, 1 Arnold Street, Box Hill VIC 3128
Dr Sheila Mulvey, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Specialinterests:normalandhighriskobstetrics,maternal–foetalmedicine,prenatal screening, recurrent miscarriage and menstrual disorders.
P: 03 8458 4383 / F: 03 8458 4889 / [email protected] 114, 320 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002 www.drsheilamulvey.com.au
Dr Kokum Jaysinghe, Gynaecologist / Infertility
Specialinterests:Infertility/Ivf.
P: 03 9006 5502 / [email protected] 106, 320 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Mr Anthony Jacobson, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Special interests: Hip and knee arthroplasty, knee arthroscopy and reconstruction, shoulder reconstruction and orthopaedic trauma.
P: 03 9792 1191 / F: 03 9792 1180 / [email protected] Suite 5a, Level 2, 1 Arnold Street, Box Hill VIC 3128
Dr Sue-Ling Liew, Cardiologist
Special interests: General cardiology, cardiac arrhythmias and cardiac devices including pacemakers, defibrillators and cardiac resynchronisation therapy.
P: 03 8807 7316 / F: 03 8807 7319Suite 16, Level 3, 1 Arnold Street, Box hill VIC 3128
Eastern Thoracic Oncology Service (EThOS)
The Eastern Thoracic Oncology Service (EThOS) is a collaborative endeavour of the team at Epworth Eastern as well as leading local Specialists to facilitate and expedite the multidisciplinary management of patients with proven or suspected lung cancer.
TheaimofeThoSistoprovideacentralizedserviceintegrating Respiratory Physicians, Thoracic Surgeons, Medical and Radiation Oncologists with access to state of the art investigatory tools in lung cancer management including:
•endobronchialultraSound(ebuS)
•peTScanning
•videoassistedThoracoscopicSurgery(vaTS)
•Laserbronchoscopy
•advancedRadiationplanningincludingpeT-cT
•StereotacticRadiationtherapy
GP’s will receive rapid feedback from the primary Physician or Surgeon and after all Multidisciplinary Team Discussions.
Which Patients should you refer to EThOS?Patients suitable for urgent referral include all patients with suspectedlungcancer.youshouldalsoconsiderreferringpatients with:
•persistenthaemoptysis
•LungmassoncXR/cT
•SuspectedmetastaticDisease
•pleuraleffusion
•mediastinalLymphadenopathy
How to access EThOSThe service can be accessed by phoning 03 8807 7481 or 0407 849 579 or by completing an EThOS referral form* and faxing it to 03 8807 7489.* Forms can be requested by sending an email to [email protected] or by phoning 03 8807 7106.
For patients with suspected lung cancer, persistenthaemoptysis,lungmassoncXR/cT, suspected metastatic disease, pleural effusion and mediastinal lymphadenopathy.Phone: 03 8807 7481 or 0407 849 579
Topic Orthopaedics
Date Tuesday 30 July 2013
Time 6.30pm–9.15pm
Venue Fenix Restaurant, 680victoriaStreet,Richmond vIc3121
Topic Urology
Date Tuesday 27 August 2013
Time 6.30pm–9.15pm
Venue Fenix Restaurant, 680victoriaStreet,Richmond vIc3121
For further information please email GP Liaison at [email protected]
2 3 4
Upcoming GP CPD Education Meetings
foLD foLD
foLD foLD
Mr David Love, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Special interests: Hip and knee arthroplasty, trauma care and reconstruction, sports injuries, and deformity correction.
P: 03 9419 0799 / [email protected] Victoria Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002 www.dlorthopaedics.com.au
Dr Bronwyn King, Radiation Oncologist
Special interests: Gynaecological cancer,currentresearch:ImRTforvulvarcancer; adjuvant chemoradiotherapy for uterine carcinosarcoma, breast cancer and lung cancer.
P: 03 9483 3331 / F: 03 9483 3332 / [email protected] Clarendon Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Mr Guan Tay, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Special interests: Hip and knee arthroplasty, knee arthroscopy and reconstructive surgery, patellofemoral instability and arthritis, sports injuries / fractures.
P: 03 8609 1988 / F: 03 9792 1180 113 Albert Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Mr Guan Tay, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Special interests: Hip and knee arthroplasty, knee arthroscopy and reconstructive surgery, patellofemoral instability and arthritis, sports injuries / fractures.
P: 03 8699 1988 / F: 03 9792 1180 / [email protected] Suite 5a, Level 2, 1 Arnold Street, Box Hill VIC 3128
A/Prof Gavin Wright, Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Specialinterests:uppergIsurgery,robotic mediastinal surgery, thoracoscopic sugery, laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery, endobronchial palliative surgery and pulmonary metastasectomy.
P: 03 9419 2477 / F: 03 9417 1694 / [email protected] 166 Clarendon Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Dr Sam Verco, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon – Epworth Cliveden
Special interests: Orthognathic surgery, dental implants and facial trauma
P: 03 9690 6388 / [email protected] Cliveden, 29 Simpson Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002 www.maxillofacialsurgery.com.au
Dr Edmund Wong, General Medicine and Nephrology
Special interests: Proteinuria and microscopic haematuria, acute and chronic kidney diseases, dialysis, prevention of kidney stones, blood pressure disorders including orthostatic intolerance, general medicine including perioperative medicine, obstetric medicine and prevention of dialysis vascular access infections.
P: 03 9426 8810 / F: 03 8672 7652 / [email protected] G1, 173 Lennox Street, Richmond VIC 3121
A/Prof Winita Hardikar, Paediatric Gastroenterology
Special interests: Paediatric gastroenterology, paediatric endoscopy and paediatric hepatology.
P 03 9456 9511 / [email protected] 7/214 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg VIC 3084
A/Prof Mark Oliver, Gastroenterologist
Special interests: Pancreatic disorders in children and inflammatory bowel diseases in children.
P: 03 9345 5060 / F: 03 9345 6240 / [email protected] Royal Children’s Hospital, 50 Flemington Road, Parkville VIC 3052
Comprehensive Cardiac Services at Epworth Richmond
Endovascular Lab
Dr George Alex, Gastroenterologist
Specialinterests:Inflammatoryboweldisease, liver disease and liver transplantation in children.
P: 03 9791 8788 / F: 03 9792 1508 / [email protected] 90 David Street, Dandenong VIC 3175
Dr Fei (David) Chong, Cardiologist
Special interests: Diagnostic cardiac imaging including echo cardiogram*, stress echo*, transesophageal echocardiogram and CT coronary angiography. Other interests include chest pain, heart failure and valvular disease. *bulk billing available
P: 03 9936 8244 / F: 03 9936 8245 / [email protected] Kangan Drive, Berwick VIC 3806
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Ifyourpatientsarethinkingaboutpregnancy there are many things to consider and plan for that will help make them and their partner feel more confident and informed. The Pre Pregnancy Planning Classes hosted by Epworth Freemasons are designed to give insight into some key areas that we know will assist in planning for a baby.
It’sanopportunityforeveryoneto hear from experts in the field ofpregnancyandbirth–themedicalview; diet and fitness; fertility; genetic education; health funds and rebates; and a tour of maternity facilities as an optional extra at the end of the information session.
Speakers include:
• DrgrantSaffer,obstetrician & Gynaecologist
• mrLyndonhale,melbourneIvf
• marleenSusman,geneticSupportnetworkofvictoria
• financialadvisor
• Drnatashakustura,women’sgp
• elizabethmcIntyre,Dietician
• Libbyoldfield,fitwise
Date Thursday 25 July 2013
Time 6.30pm–8.30pm
Location Dallas Brooks Hall, 300 Albert St, East Melbourne
Booking Phone 9418 8314 or email [email protected]
Meet our specialists
Epworth Richmond
89 Bridge Road
RichmondvIc3121
Phone: 03 94266666
Epworth Freemasons
166clarendonStreet
320 Victoria Parade
eastmelbournevIc3002
Phone: 03 9483 3833
Meet our specialists
Pre Pregnancy Planning – Help for Couples Contemplating Pregnancy
Epworth’s Richmond campus provides a comprehensive Cardiac Care service of international repute. The service issupportedbyanemergencyDepartment,67monitoredcardiacbeds,a15-bedIntensivecareunit,4cardiaccatheterisationLaboratories,adedicatedcardiothoracicoperatingTheatreandanon-Invasivecardiacunit(nIcu)fordiagnostictesting.Thecardiacunitsaresupported by full-time cardiology fellows, in addition to private consultant cover.
Non-Invasive Cardiac UnitThenon-Invasivecardiacunitperformscardiacdiagnostic testing for adult and paediatric patients. Tests performed include:
• ambulatoryholtermonitoring• echocardiography• exercisestresstesting• Stressechocardiography(exercise&pharmacological)• Tilttabletesting• Transoesophagealechocardiography(Toe)
All tests can be ordered by a general practitioner.
Test results may be discussed with the reporting cardiologist, if required.
Phone 03 9426 6381 or 03 9426 6385
Use our ‘Find a Doctor’ search engine on the home page of the Epworth HealthCare website to locate a Cardiologist or Vascular Surgeon at Epworth Richmond www.epworth.org.au
TheendovascularLabissituatedinthecardiovascularSuite and was the first dedicated vascular lab in Australia. Itiswidelyregardedasoneoftheleadingvascularfacilities in the world and carries out both cutting edge diagnostic and vascular interventions by a distinguished faculty of vascular surgeons in Victoria. The Endovascular Labcarriesoutapproximately1800proceduresannuallyincluding balloon angioplasties, peripheral, carotid and renal stenting, embolisation coiling of malformations, fibroids and aneurysms, and endoluminal stent grafting forthoracicandabdominalaorticaneurysms.Itcarriesout approximately 125 endoluminal repairs of aortic aneurysms annually and is one of the busiest in the Asia Pacific. The lab is a renowned reference site for product trialsandlatesttechnology.Itisafrequentvenueforlivecase presentations for conferences and is a centre for the training of vascular surgeons and nurses both locally and from overseas. Procedures include:
• Transluminalballoonangioplasty• Transluminalstentinsertions• endoluminalstentgraftsforTaasandaaas• carotidstenting• embolisationcoilingofaneurysm’sandmalformations• fibroidembolisation
Phone 03 9426 6290
Epworth Eastern
1 Arnold Street
boxhillvIc3128
Phone: 03 8807 7100
Meet our specialists
Mr Ikram Nizam, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Special interests: Anterior (min invasive) hip surgery, knee surgery (reconstruction, replacements), hip arthroscopy, sports injuries, revision / reconstructive joint surgery and enhanced recovery program (all arthroplasties).
P: 03 8807 7316 / F: 03 8807 7319Suite 4, Level 2, 1 Arnold Street, Box Hill VIC 3128
Dr Sheila Mulvey, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Specialinterests:normalandhighriskobstetrics,maternal–foetalmedicine,prenatal screening, recurrent miscarriage and menstrual disorders.
P: 03 8458 4383 / F: 03 8458 4889 / [email protected] 114, 320 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002 www.drsheilamulvey.com.au
Dr Kokum Jaysinghe, Gynaecologist / Infertility
Specialinterests:Infertility/Ivf.
P: 03 9006 5502 / [email protected] 106, 320 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Mr Anthony Jacobson, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Special interests: Hip and knee arthroplasty, knee arthroscopy and reconstruction, shoulder reconstruction and orthopaedic trauma.
P: 03 9792 1191 / F: 03 9792 1180 / [email protected] Suite 5a, Level 2, 1 Arnold Street, Box Hill VIC 3128
Dr Sue-Ling Liew, Cardiologist
Special interests: General cardiology, cardiac arrhythmias and cardiac devices including pacemakers, defibrillators and cardiac resynchronisation therapy.
P: 03 8807 7316 / F: 03 8807 7319Suite 16, Level 3, 1 Arnold Street, Box hill VIC 3128
Eastern Thoracic Oncology Service (EThOS)
The Eastern Thoracic Oncology Service (EThOS) is a collaborative endeavour of the team at Epworth Eastern as well as leading local Specialists to facilitate and expedite the multidisciplinary management of patients with proven or suspected lung cancer.
TheaimofeThoSistoprovideacentralizedserviceintegrating Respiratory Physicians, Thoracic Surgeons, Medical and Radiation Oncologists with access to state of the art investigatory tools in lung cancer management including:
•endobronchialultraSound(ebuS)
•peTScanning
•videoassistedThoracoscopicSurgery(vaTS)
•Laserbronchoscopy
•advancedRadiationplanningincludingpeT-cT
•StereotacticRadiationtherapy
GP’s will receive rapid feedback from the primary Physician or Surgeon and after all Multidisciplinary Team Discussions.
Which Patients should you refer to EThOS?Patients suitable for urgent referral include all patients with suspectedlungcancer.youshouldalsoconsiderreferringpatients with:
•persistenthaemoptysis
•LungmassoncXR/cT
•SuspectedmetastaticDisease
•pleuraleffusion
•mediastinalLymphadenopathy
How to access EThOSThe service can be accessed by phoning 03 8807 7481 or 0407 849 579 or by completing an EThOS referral form* and faxing it to 03 8807 7489.* Forms can be requested by sending an email to [email protected] or by phoning 03 8807 7106.
For patients with suspected lung cancer, persistenthaemoptysis,lungmassoncXR/cT, suspected metastatic disease, pleural effusion and mediastinal lymphadenopathy.Phone: 03 8807 7481 or 0407 849 579
Topic Orthopaedics
Date Tuesday 30 July 2013
Time 6.30pm–9.15pm
Venue Fenix Restaurant, 680victoriaStreet,Richmond vIc3121
Topic Urology
Date Tuesday 27 August 2013
Time 6.30pm–9.15pm
Venue Fenix Restaurant, 680victoriaStreet,Richmond vIc3121
For further information please email GP Liaison at [email protected]
2 3 4
Upcoming GP CPD Education Meetings
foLD foLD
foLD foLD
Mr David Love, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Special interests: Hip and knee arthroplasty, trauma care and reconstruction, sports injuries, and deformity correction.
P: 03 9419 0799 / [email protected] Victoria Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002 www.dlorthopaedics.com.au
Dr Bronwyn King, Radiation Oncologist
Special interests: Gynaecological cancer,currentresearch:ImRTforvulvarcancer; adjuvant chemoradiotherapy for uterine carcinosarcoma, breast cancer and lung cancer.
P: 03 9483 3331 / F: 03 9483 3332 / [email protected] Clarendon Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Mr Guan Tay, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Special interests: Hip and knee arthroplasty, knee arthroscopy and reconstructive surgery, patellofemoral instability and arthritis, sports injuries / fractures.
P: 03 8609 1988 / F: 03 9792 1180 113 Albert Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Mr Guan Tay, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Special interests: Hip and knee arthroplasty, knee arthroscopy and reconstructive surgery, patellofemoral instability and arthritis, sports injuries / fractures.
P: 03 8699 1988 / F: 03 9792 1180 / [email protected] Suite 5a, Level 2, 1 Arnold Street, Box Hill VIC 3128
A/Prof Gavin Wright, Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Specialinterests:uppergIsurgery,robotic mediastinal surgery, thoracoscopic sugery, laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery, endobronchial palliative surgery and pulmonary metastasectomy.
P: 03 9419 2477 / F: 03 9417 1694 / [email protected] 166 Clarendon Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Dr Sam Verco, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon – Epworth Cliveden
Special interests: Orthognathic surgery, dental implants and facial trauma
P: 03 9690 6388 / [email protected] Cliveden, 29 Simpson Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002 www.maxillofacialsurgery.com.au
Dr Edmund Wong, General Medicine and Nephrology
Special interests: Proteinuria and microscopic haematuria, acute and chronic kidney diseases, dialysis, prevention of kidney stones, blood pressure disorders including orthostatic intolerance, general medicine including perioperative medicine, obstetric medicine and prevention of dialysis vascular access infections.
P: 03 9426 8810 / F: 03 8672 7652 / [email protected] G1, 173 Lennox Street, Richmond VIC 3121
A/Prof Winita Hardikar, Paediatric Gastroenterology
Special interests: Paediatric gastroenterology, paediatric endoscopy and paediatric hepatology.
P 03 9456 9511 / [email protected] 7/214 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg VIC 3084
A/Prof Mark Oliver, Gastroenterologist
Special interests: Pancreatic disorders in children and inflammatory bowel diseases in children.
P: 03 9345 5060 / F: 03 9345 6240 / [email protected] Royal Children’s Hospital, 50 Flemington Road, Parkville VIC 3052
Comprehensive Cardiac Services at Epworth Richmond
Endovascular Lab
Dr George Alex, Gastroenterologist
Specialinterests:Inflammatoryboweldisease, liver disease and liver transplantation in children.
P: 03 9791 8788 / F: 03 9792 1508 / [email protected] 90 David Street, Dandenong VIC 3175
Dr Fei (David) Chong, Cardiologist
Special interests: Diagnostic cardiac imaging including echo cardiogram*, stress echo*, transesophageal echocardiogram and CT coronary angiography. Other interests include chest pain, heart failure and valvular disease. *bulk billing available
P: 03 9936 8244 / F: 03 9936 8245 / [email protected] Kangan Drive, Berwick VIC 3806
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Ifyourpatientsarethinkingaboutpregnancy there are many things to consider and plan for that will help make them and their partner feel more confident and informed. The Pre Pregnancy Planning Classes hosted by Epworth Freemasons are designed to give insight into some key areas that we know will assist in planning for a baby.
It’sanopportunityforeveryoneto hear from experts in the field ofpregnancyandbirth–themedicalview; diet and fitness; fertility; genetic education; health funds and rebates; and a tour of maternity facilities as an optional extra at the end of the information session.
Speakers include:
• DrgrantSaffer,obstetrician & Gynaecologist
• mrLyndonhale,melbourneIvf
• marleenSusman,geneticSupportnetworkofvictoria
• financialadvisor
• Drnatashakustura,women’sgp
• elizabethmcIntyre,Dietician
• Libbyoldfield,fitwise
Date Thursday 25 July 2013
Time 6.30pm–8.30pm
Location Dallas Brooks Hall, 300 Albert St, East Melbourne
Booking Phone 9418 8314 or email [email protected]
Meet our specialists
Epworth Richmond
89 Bridge Road
RichmondvIc3121
Phone: 03 94266666
Epworth Freemasons
166clarendonStreet
320 Victoria Parade
eastmelbournevIc3002
Phone: 03 9483 3833
Meet our specialists
Pre Pregnancy Planning – Help for Couples Contemplating Pregnancy
Epworth’s Richmond campus provides a comprehensive Cardiac Care service of international repute. The service issupportedbyanemergencyDepartment,67monitoredcardiacbeds,a15-bedIntensivecareunit,4cardiaccatheterisationLaboratories,adedicatedcardiothoracicoperatingTheatreandanon-Invasivecardiacunit(nIcu)fordiagnostictesting.Thecardiacunitsaresupported by full-time cardiology fellows, in addition to private consultant cover.
Non-Invasive Cardiac UnitThenon-Invasivecardiacunitperformscardiacdiagnostic testing for adult and paediatric patients. Tests performed include:
• ambulatoryholtermonitoring• echocardiography• exercisestresstesting• Stressechocardiography(exercise&pharmacological)• Tilttabletesting• Transoesophagealechocardiography(Toe)
All tests can be ordered by a general practitioner.
Test results may be discussed with the reporting cardiologist, if required.
Phone 03 9426 6381 or 03 9426 6385
Use our ‘Find a Doctor’ search engine on the home page of the Epworth HealthCare website to locate a Cardiologist or Vascular Surgeon at Epworth Richmond www.epworth.org.au
TheendovascularLabissituatedinthecardiovascularSuite and was the first dedicated vascular lab in Australia. Itiswidelyregardedasoneoftheleadingvascularfacilities in the world and carries out both cutting edge diagnostic and vascular interventions by a distinguished faculty of vascular surgeons in Victoria. The Endovascular Labcarriesoutapproximately1800proceduresannuallyincluding balloon angioplasties, peripheral, carotid and renal stenting, embolisation coiling of malformations, fibroids and aneurysms, and endoluminal stent grafting forthoracicandabdominalaorticaneurysms.Itcarriesout approximately 125 endoluminal repairs of aortic aneurysms annually and is one of the busiest in the Asia Pacific. The lab is a renowned reference site for product trialsandlatesttechnology.Itisafrequentvenueforlivecase presentations for conferences and is a centre for the training of vascular surgeons and nurses both locally and from overseas. Procedures include:
• Transluminalballoonangioplasty• Transluminalstentinsertions• endoluminalstentgraftsforTaasandaaas• carotidstenting• embolisationcoilingofaneurysm’sandmalformations• fibroidembolisation
Phone 03 9426 6290
Epworth Eastern
1 Arnold Street
boxhillvIc3128
Phone: 03 8807 7100
Meet our specialists
Mr Ikram Nizam, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Special interests: Anterior (min invasive) hip surgery, knee surgery (reconstruction, replacements), hip arthroscopy, sports injuries, revision / reconstructive joint surgery and enhanced recovery program (all arthroplasties).
P: 03 8807 7316 / F: 03 8807 7319Suite 4, Level 2, 1 Arnold Street, Box Hill VIC 3128
Dr Sheila Mulvey, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Specialinterests:normalandhighriskobstetrics,maternal–foetalmedicine,prenatal screening, recurrent miscarriage and menstrual disorders.
P: 03 8458 4383 / F: 03 8458 4889 / [email protected] 114, 320 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002 www.drsheilamulvey.com.au
Dr Kokum Jaysinghe, Gynaecologist / Infertility
Specialinterests:Infertility/Ivf.
P: 03 9006 5502 / [email protected] 106, 320 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Mr Anthony Jacobson, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Special interests: Hip and knee arthroplasty, knee arthroscopy and reconstruction, shoulder reconstruction and orthopaedic trauma.
P: 03 9792 1191 / F: 03 9792 1180 / [email protected] Suite 5a, Level 2, 1 Arnold Street, Box Hill VIC 3128
Dr Sue-Ling Liew, Cardiologist
Special interests: General cardiology, cardiac arrhythmias and cardiac devices including pacemakers, defibrillators and cardiac resynchronisation therapy.
P: 03 8807 7316 / F: 03 8807 7319Suite 16, Level 3, 1 Arnold Street, Box hill VIC 3128
Eastern Thoracic Oncology Service (EThOS)
The Eastern Thoracic Oncology Service (EThOS) is a collaborative endeavour of the team at Epworth Eastern as well as leading local Specialists to facilitate and expedite the multidisciplinary management of patients with proven or suspected lung cancer.
TheaimofeThoSistoprovideacentralizedserviceintegrating Respiratory Physicians, Thoracic Surgeons, Medical and Radiation Oncologists with access to state of the art investigatory tools in lung cancer management including:
•endobronchialultraSound(ebuS)
•peTScanning
•videoassistedThoracoscopicSurgery(vaTS)
•Laserbronchoscopy
•advancedRadiationplanningincludingpeT-cT
•StereotacticRadiationtherapy
GP’s will receive rapid feedback from the primary Physician or Surgeon and after all Multidisciplinary Team Discussions.
Which Patients should you refer to EThOS?Patients suitable for urgent referral include all patients with suspectedlungcancer.youshouldalsoconsiderreferringpatients with:
•persistenthaemoptysis
•LungmassoncXR/cT
•SuspectedmetastaticDisease
•pleuraleffusion
•mediastinalLymphadenopathy
How to access EThOSThe service can be accessed by phoning 03 8807 7481 or 0407 849 579 or by completing an EThOS referral form* and faxing it to 03 8807 7489.* Forms can be requested by sending an email to [email protected] or by phoning 03 8807 7106.
For patients with suspected lung cancer, persistenthaemoptysis,lungmassoncXR/cT, suspected metastatic disease, pleural effusion and mediastinal lymphadenopathy.Phone: 03 8807 7481 or 0407 849 579
Topic Orthopaedics
Date Tuesday 30 July 2013
Time 6.30pm–9.15pm
Venue Fenix Restaurant, 680victoriaStreet,Richmond vIc3121
Topic Urology
Date Tuesday 27 August 2013
Time 6.30pm–9.15pm
Venue Fenix Restaurant, 680victoriaStreet,Richmond vIc3121
For further information please email GP Liaison at [email protected]
2 3 4
Upcoming GP CPD Education Meetings
foLD foLD
foLD foLD
Mr David Love, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Special interests: Hip and knee arthroplasty, trauma care and reconstruction, sports injuries, and deformity correction.
P: 03 9419 0799 / [email protected] Victoria Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002 www.dlorthopaedics.com.au
Dr Bronwyn King, Radiation Oncologist
Special interests: Gynaecological cancer,currentresearch:ImRTforvulvarcancer; adjuvant chemoradiotherapy for uterine carcinosarcoma, breast cancer and lung cancer.
P: 03 9483 3331 / F: 03 9483 3332 / [email protected] Clarendon Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Mr Guan Tay, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Special interests: Hip and knee arthroplasty, knee arthroscopy and reconstructive surgery, patellofemoral instability and arthritis, sports injuries / fractures.
P: 03 8609 1988 / F: 03 9792 1180 113 Albert Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Mr Guan Tay, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Special interests: Hip and knee arthroplasty, knee arthroscopy and reconstructive surgery, patellofemoral instability and arthritis, sports injuries / fractures.
P: 03 8699 1988 / F: 03 9792 1180 / [email protected] Suite 5a, Level 2, 1 Arnold Street, Box Hill VIC 3128
A/Prof Gavin Wright, Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Specialinterests:uppergIsurgery,robotic mediastinal surgery, thoracoscopic sugery, laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery, endobronchial palliative surgery and pulmonary metastasectomy.
P: 03 9419 2477 / F: 03 9417 1694 / [email protected] 166 Clarendon Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Dr Sam Verco, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon – Epworth Cliveden
Special interests: Orthognathic surgery, dental implants and facial trauma
P: 03 9690 6388 / [email protected] Cliveden, 29 Simpson Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002 www.maxillofacialsurgery.com.au
Dr Edmund Wong, General Medicine and Nephrology
Special interests: Proteinuria and microscopic haematuria, acute and chronic kidney diseases, dialysis, prevention of kidney stones, blood pressure disorders including orthostatic intolerance, general medicine including perioperative medicine, obstetric medicine and prevention of dialysis vascular access infections.
P: 03 9426 8810 / F: 03 8672 7652 / [email protected] G1, 173 Lennox Street, Richmond VIC 3121
A/Prof Winita Hardikar, Paediatric Gastroenterology
Special interests: Paediatric gastroenterology, paediatric endoscopy and paediatric hepatology.
P 03 9456 9511 / [email protected] 7/214 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg VIC 3084
A/Prof Mark Oliver, Gastroenterologist
Special interests: Pancreatic disorders in children and inflammatory bowel diseases in children.
P: 03 9345 5060 / F: 03 9345 6240 / [email protected] Royal Children’s Hospital, 50 Flemington Road, Parkville VIC 3052
Comprehensive Cardiac Services at Epworth Richmond
Endovascular Lab
Dr George Alex, Gastroenterologist
Specialinterests:Inflammatoryboweldisease, liver disease and liver transplantation in children.
P: 03 9791 8788 / F: 03 9792 1508 / [email protected] 90 David Street, Dandenong VIC 3175
Dr Fei (David) Chong, Cardiologist
Special interests: Diagnostic cardiac imaging including echo cardiogram*, stress echo*, transesophageal echocardiogram and CT coronary angiography. Other interests include chest pain, heart failure and valvular disease. *bulk billing available
P: 03 9936 8244 / F: 03 9936 8245 / [email protected] Kangan Drive, Berwick VIC 3806
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Quality Cardiology is a cardiology group providing patients with high quality cardiac diagnostic services and comprehensive heart care including exercise stress echocardiogram, transthoracic echocardiogram, exercise stress ECG, 24 hours ECG (Holter) monitor and cardiology consultation.
They use state-of-art technology and have extensive experience in cardiac diagnostic imaging including chest pain assessment, heart failure and valvular diseases.
Most cardiac services are bulk billed for medicare card holders with the aim to provide a short waiting time for patients (within a week) and an efficient and fast turnaround time, with results delivered within two days.
For further information please contact 03 9936 8244 or 0423 004 767 or email: [email protected]
Radiation Oncologist, Dr Andrew See and Urologist, Mr Dennis King both have a strong interest in the management of urological malignancies and have decided to run concurrent clinics that offer patients multi-disciplinary opinions for both common urological cancers and complex and challenging case scenarios.
Patients will be able to receive a ‘streamlined cancer journey’ whether it is a prompt and efficient diagnostic work-up or a multi-disciplinary care recommendation. They are also able to coordinate a range of support services including psychology, dietetics and rehabilitation.
Dennis has extensive experience with robotic and laparoscopic surgery for prostate and kidney cancer and Andrew is versed with the provision of high technology radiotherapy. Both are also trained in minimally invasive prostate cancer treatments such as permanent prostate seed implantation. Dennis also offers a general urological service and Andrew also has an interest in breast cancer, gastrointestinal malignancies, lung cancer and general oncology.
Appointments for Dennis: 03 9500 9577Appointments for Andrew: 03 9804 0329
Professor John Olver, Consultant Physician Rehabilitation Medicine
Special interests: Traumatic brain injury and rehabilitation of patient’s post stroke.
P: 03 9426 8769 / F: 03 9429 4507 Suite 3.2, 62 Erin Street, Richmond VIC 3121
Dr Robin Hunter, Rehabilitation Physician
Special interests: Musculoskeletal medicine including geriatric medicine and Department of Veterans’ Affairs medico legal assessments.
P: 03 9592 9144 / F: 03 9593 1276 85 Wilson Street, Brighton VIC 3186
Meet our specialists
Epworth Rehabilitation provides individualised rehabilitation programs to both inpatients and outpatients following stroke, acquired brain injury, orthopaedic trauma or surgery, musculoskeletal injuries, cardiac event or surgery, pain syndromes and other medical conditions. Programs are offered across multiple campuses including Richmond, Camberwell and Brighton and Hawthorn.
Details on a selection of programs is listed below. For a comprehensive list please visit the Epworth Website: www.epworth.org.au
Pulmonary Rehabilitation The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program (inpatient and outpatient) is designed to maximise health through exercise, education and support.
The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program aims to:
• Decreasedisabilitybyregainingstrengthand endurance lost as a result of inactivity and steroid induced muscle weakness
• Reducesymptomsofbreathlessnessandfatigueby improving exercise capacity and teaching pacing and energy conservation strategies
• Targetmooddisturbancessuchasanxietyanddepression and provide practical coping strategies and counselling to improve competence and mastery
• ImproveoverallQualityofLife,includingincreasedparticipation in physical and social activities.
Specific issues such as medications and their use, nutrition, home oxygen therapy, sputum clearance techniques, home set-up and support services and community supports, are also addressed as part of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program.
Hand TherapyHand Therapy for the rehabilitation of conditions affecting the hand and upper limb is available for both inpatients and outpatients. Therapy includes the assessment and treatment of non-surgical and surgical conditions.
Following a detailed assessment treatment may include condition specific exercises, oedema management, desensitisation and sensory re-education for nerve injuries, custom splinting, education regarding adaptive techniques and/or provision of adaptive equipment and return to work.
All interventions supported by the use of clinical outcome measures to accurately document progress.
High Level Mobility Running GroupThe Physiotherapy Department at Epworth Rehabilitation Richmond conducts a Running Group for patients with high-level mobility problems.
The purpose of the Running Group is to:
• Teachpeoplehowtorun,ifonlyforafewsteps
• Improvehigh-levelmobilityskillsinordertoaccesssocial, leisure and sporting activities
• Improvecommunitymobilitytoallowpeopletokeepupwith peers when walking, access public transport, cross roads and have the endurance to walk longer distances
• Improvemobilitytopromotehealth,fitnessandweightloss
In this edition
GP Conference to be hosted at Epworth Richmond
Epworth HealthCare will host its 7th GP conference in the new Clinical Education and Simulation Centre at Epworth Richmond on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 August 2013. In previous years the conference has been hosted in regional locations so we are delighted to have access to the simulation centres state-of-the-art facilities.
The conference program includes the following topics:
• Detecting cancer
• Cardiology
• Women’s health
• Men’s health
• Orthopaedics and plastics
• Emergency medicine
• CPR
• General medicine
Leadingspecialistsinthesefieldswill present on topics as they relate to general practice and everyday patient needs. Conference attendees will earn 20 category 2 points or 23 category 2 points (if completing CPR) subject to approval by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
The cost of conference registration is $150 per person. As last year’s conference was fully booked, we encourage you to register as soon as possible. Please ensure you select your session choices when registering online.
Online registration is now open, please visit www.epworth.org.au/gpconference
For more information contact the GP Liaison Unit on 03 9426 8504 or email [email protected]
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Welcome
GP update
Did you know that Epworth HealthCare has more than 120 research studies that are being conducted across a large number of clinical disciplines including oncology, cardiology, neurology, emergency medicine and critical care? For more information about a research project that may be suitable for your patients, please contact the Clinical Trials and Research Centre:
Phone: 03 9936 8058 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.epworthresearchinstitute.org.au
Research Opportunity
Mr Dennis King, Urologist
Special interests: Robotic surgery, kidney cancer and renal transplant.
P: 03 9500 9577 / F: 03 9576 0112Suite 51, Isabella Street, Malvern VIC 3806
Berwick:48kanganDrive,berwickvIc3806
phone:0399368244
City:8thfloor,459LittlecollinsStreet,melbournevIc3000
phone:0394268888
Lilydale: Suite4/355mainStreet,LilydalevIc3140
phone:0397393666
Epworth Specialist Centres
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Epworth Rehabilitation Richmond 89 Bridge Road RichmondvIc3121 phone94266666
Epworth Rehabilitation Brighton 85 Wilson Street brightonvIc3186 Phone 9592 9144
Epworth Rehabilitation Camberwell 888 Toorak Road Camberwell vIc3124 Phone 9809 2444
Epworth Rehabilitation Hawthorn 50 Burwood Road hawthornvIc3122 Phone 9415 5777
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Epworth Rehabilitation Mr Frank Lin, Plastic Surgeon
Special interests: Breast plastic surgery, skin cancer, hand surgery, aesthetic surgery and reconstructive surgery.
P: 03 9890 2800
Dr Nicholas Wilsmore, Sleep and Respiratory PhysicianSpecial interests: OSA, sleep disorders, lung cancer, pleural diseases and interventional diagnostic pulmonary techniques including bronchoscopy, radial and linear EBUS, chest and neck ultrasound (available in rooms), tunnelled chest drains and medical thoracoscopy.P: 03 9739 3666
Mr Edward Wong, Vascular Surgeon
Special interests: Open and endovascular treatment of peripheral vascular disease, carotid artery disease, aneurysms and venous disease.
P: 03 9793 3337
Dr Salena Ward, General and Upper GI SurgeonGeneral interests: Gallbladder surgery, abdominal wall hernia surgery and laparoscopy. Special interests: Oesophageal and gastric cancer, anti-reflux and hiatus hernia surgery, bariatric surgeriesanduppergIendoscopy.P: 03 8652 1958
Dr Andrew See, Radiation Oncologist
Special interests: Prostate, breast, lungandgIcancer.prostatebrachytherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery.
P: 03 9804 0329 / [email protected] 48 Kangan Drive, Berwick VIC 3806
Quality Cardiology opens at Berwick
Dr Fei (David) Chong, Cardiologist
Special interests: Diagnostic cardiac imaging including echo cardiogram*, stress echo*, transesophageal echocardiogram and CT coronary angiography. Other interests include chest pain, heart failure and valvular disease. *bulk billing available.
P: 03 9936 8244 / F: 03 9936 8245 48 Kangan Drive, Berwick VIC 3806
Multi-disciplinary Uro-oncology care at Epworth Specialist Centre Berwick
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Quality Cardiology is a cardiology group providing patients with high quality cardiac diagnostic services and comprehensive heart care including exercise stress echocardiogram, transthoracic echocardiogram, exercise stress ECG, 24 hours ECG (Holter) monitor and cardiology consultation.
They use state-of-art technology and have extensive experience in cardiac diagnostic imaging including chest pain assessment, heart failure and valvular diseases.
Most cardiac services are bulk billed for medicare card holders with the aim to provide a short waiting time for patients (within a week) and an efficient and fast turnaround time, with results delivered within two days.
For further information please contact 03 9936 8244 or 0423 004 767 or email: [email protected]
Radiation Oncologist, Dr Andrew See and Urologist, Mr Dennis King both have a strong interest in the management of urological malignancies and have decided to run concurrent clinics that offer patients multi-disciplinary opinions for both common urological cancers and complex and challenging case scenarios.
Patients will be able to receive a ‘streamlined cancer journey’ whether it is a prompt and efficient diagnostic work-up or a multi-disciplinary care recommendation. They are also able to coordinate a range of support services including psychology, dietetics and rehabilitation.
Dennis has extensive experience with robotic and laparoscopic surgery for prostate and kidney cancer and Andrew is versed with the provision of high technology radiotherapy. Both are also trained in minimally invasive prostate cancer treatments such as permanent prostate seed implantation. Dennis also offers a general urological service and Andrew also has an interest in breast cancer, gastrointestinal malignancies, lung cancer and general oncology.
Appointments for Dennis: 03 9500 9577Appointments for Andrew: 03 9804 0329
Professor John Olver, Consultant Physician Rehabilitation Medicine
Special interests: Traumatic brain injury and rehabilitation of patient’s post stroke.
P: 03 9426 8769 / F: 03 9429 4507 Suite 3.2, 62 Erin Street, Richmond VIC 3121
Dr Robin Hunter, Rehabilitation Physician
Special interests: Musculoskeletal medicine including geriatric medicine and Department of Veterans’ Affairs medico legal assessments.
P: 03 9592 9144 / F: 03 9593 1276 85 Wilson Street, Brighton VIC 3186
Meet our specialists
Epworth Rehabilitation provides individualised rehabilitation programs to both inpatients and outpatients following stroke, acquired brain injury, orthopaedic trauma or surgery, musculoskeletal injuries, cardiac event or surgery, pain syndromes and other medical conditions. Programs are offered across multiple campuses including Richmond, Camberwell and Brighton and Hawthorn.
Details on a selection of programs is listed below. For a comprehensive list please visit the Epworth Website: www.epworth.org.au
Pulmonary Rehabilitation The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program (inpatient and outpatient) is designed to maximise health through exercise, education and support.
The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program aims to:
• Decreasedisabilitybyregainingstrengthand endurance lost as a result of inactivity and steroid induced muscle weakness
• Reducesymptomsofbreathlessnessandfatigueby improving exercise capacity and teaching pacing and energy conservation strategies
• Targetmooddisturbancessuchasanxietyanddepression and provide practical coping strategies and counselling to improve competence and mastery
• ImproveoverallQualityofLife,includingincreasedparticipation in physical and social activities.
Specific issues such as medications and their use, nutrition, home oxygen therapy, sputum clearance techniques, home set-up and support services and community supports, are also addressed as part of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program.
Hand TherapyHand Therapy for the rehabilitation of conditions affecting the hand and upper limb is available for both inpatients and outpatients. Therapy includes the assessment and treatment of non-surgical and surgical conditions.
Following a detailed assessment treatment may include condition specific exercises, oedema management, desensitisation and sensory re-education for nerve injuries, custom splinting, education regarding adaptive techniques and/or provision of adaptive equipment and return to work.
All interventions supported by the use of clinical outcome measures to accurately document progress.
High Level Mobility Running GroupThe Physiotherapy Department at Epworth Rehabilitation Richmond conducts a Running Group for patients with high-level mobility problems.
The purpose of the Running Group is to:
• Teachpeoplehowtorun,ifonlyforafewsteps
• Improvehigh-levelmobilityskillsinordertoaccesssocial, leisure and sporting activities
• Improvecommunitymobilitytoallowpeopletokeepupwith peers when walking, access public transport, cross roads and have the endurance to walk longer distances
• Improvemobilitytopromotehealth,fitnessandweightloss
In this edition
GP Conference to be hosted at Epworth Richmond
Epworth HealthCare will host its 7th GP conference in the new Clinical Education and Simulation Centre at Epworth Richmond on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 August 2013. In previous years the conference has been hosted in regional locations so we are delighted to have access to the simulation centres state-of-the-art facilities.
The conference program includes the following topics:
• Detecting cancer
• Cardiology
• Women’s health
• Men’s health
• Orthopaedics and plastics
• Emergency medicine
• CPR
• General medicine
Leadingspecialistsinthesefieldswill present on topics as they relate to general practice and everyday patient needs. Conference attendees will earn 20 category 2 points or 23 category 2 points (if completing CPR) subject to approval by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
The cost of conference registration is $150 per person. As last year’s conference was fully booked, we encourage you to register as soon as possible. Please ensure you select your session choices when registering online.
Online registration is now open, please visit www.epworth.org.au/gpconference
For more information contact the GP Liaison Unit on 03 9426 8504 or email [email protected]
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Welcome
GP update
Did you know that Epworth HealthCare has more than 120 research studies that are being conducted across a large number of clinical disciplines including oncology, cardiology, neurology, emergency medicine and critical care? For more information about a research project that may be suitable for your patients, please contact the Clinical Trials and Research Centre:
Phone: 03 9936 8058 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.epworthresearchinstitute.org.au
Research Opportunity
Mr Dennis King, Urologist
Special interests: Robotic surgery, kidney cancer and renal transplant.
P: 03 9500 9577 / F: 03 9576 0112Suite 51, Isabella Street, Malvern VIC 3806
Berwick:48kanganDrive,berwickvIc3806
phone:0399368244
City:8thfloor,459LittlecollinsStreet,melbournevIc3000
phone:0394268888
Lilydale: Suite4/355mainStreet,LilydalevIc3140
phone:0397393666
Epworth Specialist Centres
Issue 3 July/August 2013 www.epworth.org.au
Epworth Rehabilitation Richmond 89 Bridge Road RichmondvIc3121 phone94266666
Epworth Rehabilitation Brighton 85 Wilson Street brightonvIc3186 Phone 9592 9144
Epworth Rehabilitation Camberwell 888 Toorak Road Camberwell vIc3124 Phone 9809 2444
Epworth Rehabilitation Hawthorn 50 Burwood Road hawthornvIc3122 Phone 9415 5777
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Berwick Lilydale
Epworth Rehabilitation Mr Frank Lin, Plastic Surgeon
Special interests: Breast plastic surgery, skin cancer, hand surgery, aesthetic surgery and reconstructive surgery.
P: 03 9890 2800
Dr Nicholas Wilsmore, Sleep and Respiratory PhysicianSpecial interests: OSA, sleep disorders, lung cancer, pleural diseases and interventional diagnostic pulmonary techniques including bronchoscopy, radial and linear EBUS, chest and neck ultrasound (available in rooms), tunnelled chest drains and medical thoracoscopy.P: 03 9739 3666
Mr Edward Wong, Vascular Surgeon
Special interests: Open and endovascular treatment of peripheral vascular disease, carotid artery disease, aneurysms and venous disease.
P: 03 9793 3337
Dr Salena Ward, General and Upper GI SurgeonGeneral interests: Gallbladder surgery, abdominal wall hernia surgery and laparoscopy. Special interests: Oesophageal and gastric cancer, anti-reflux and hiatus hernia surgery, bariatric surgeriesanduppergIendoscopy.P: 03 8652 1958
Dr Andrew See, Radiation Oncologist
Special interests: Prostate, breast, lungandgIcancer.prostatebrachytherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery.
P: 03 9804 0329 / [email protected] 48 Kangan Drive, Berwick VIC 3806
Quality Cardiology opens at Berwick
Dr Fei (David) Chong, Cardiologist
Special interests: Diagnostic cardiac imaging including echo cardiogram*, stress echo*, transesophageal echocardiogram and CT coronary angiography. Other interests include chest pain, heart failure and valvular disease. *bulk billing available.
P: 03 9936 8244 / F: 03 9936 8245 48 Kangan Drive, Berwick VIC 3806
Multi-disciplinary Uro-oncology care at Epworth Specialist Centre Berwick
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