GPNews Lawrence Hargrave Private Hospital Figtree Private Hospital Private Hospital Issue 2 72 Phillip Street 1 Suttor Place 362 Crown Street July 2015 Thirroul, NSW 2515 Figtree, NSW 2525 Wollongong NSW 2500 Ph: 02 4267 2811 Fax: 02 4267 1069 Ph: 02 4255 5000 Fax: 02 4271 4393 www.wollongongprivate.com.au www.lawrencehargraveprivate.com.au www.figtreeprivate.com.au

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In this issue: • From the CEO’s Desk • Figtree Private Hospital: A New Rehabilitation Facility for the Illawarra • Wollongong Private Hospital Construction Update • A new treatment for Dupuytren’s Contracture by Dr John Tawfik • Lawrence Hargrave Private Hospital Pre Knee Clinic • GP Education in 2015 • Frozen Shoulder by Dr Mark Haber • Degenerative Scoliosis: Appropriate Surgical Treatment Options by Dr M. Jerry Day • Spotlight on Illawarra Neurosurgeons • Figtree Private Hospital EziFind Lawrence Hargrave/Figtree/Wollongong Private Hospitals GP news Lawrence Hargrave/Figtree/Wollongong Private Hospitals GP news 1 Message from the Wollongong Private Hospital CEO, David Crowe

Thank you for your ongoing support of Ramsay Health Care in our Illawarra region. It has been great to see this ongoing support through your participation in the GP Education Meetings that we have had so far this year. These are a wonderful opportunity to showcase our local specialists’ expertise in their field and also provide GPs with the most up-to-date information in these different specialities. The external construction of Wollongong Private Hospital is now essentially complete and the builders and contractors are progressing with the internal fit out of the hospital. We are on track to have all of this work completed by the end of this year, in time for our first patients on Monday 18 January 2016. This is a very exciting chapter in Ramsay Health Care history in the Illawarra. We are all keen to see the hard work of many culminate in the successful opening, and future success of the hospital. With the opening of this state of the art facility, we expect that we will be able to retain the vast majority of patients within our region as there will be no real reason for patients to have to travel to Sydney for their health care. Please continue to support our hospitals in this region. We look forward to working with you over the remaining 6 months of this year and then into 2016. Please let us know if we can improve the way in which we do things.

Message from the Figtree Private Hospital CEO, Paul McKenna

Welcome to another edition of our GP News. This newsletter is a great way to communicate with you at a time of significant change for Figtree Private Hospital and Wollongong Private Hospital. Moving forward, Figtree Private Hospital will remain in the Ramsay Health Care group and operate as a rehabilitation facility, providing quality care to patients pre and post-surgery, and assisting people return to normal function. As we continue through 2015 with Figtree Private Hospital operating as usual, you can be assured that your patients are being cared for in the same professional way that Figtree Private Hospital is known for. I look forward to catching up with you at one of our regular GP Education events.

Message from the Lawrence Hargrave Private Hospital CEO, Robyn Ashe

Lawrence Hargrave Private Hospital continues to be the Illawarra’s premier rehabilitation facility, offering your patients a range of inpatient and outpatient programs to assist with improved function and independence. There are two outpatient programs that are a worthwhile consideration for a cohort of your patients – our Tai Chi program and our Physio- Pilates program. The benefits of Tai Chi are well researched and include improved balance, coordination and relaxation. The Physio-Pilates program is highly beneficial and helps to improve muscle strength, flexibility and posture. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for your ongoing support of our hospitals in the Illawarra region.

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2 Lawrence Hargrave/Figtree/Wollongong Private Hospitals GP news Providing quality healthcare in the Illawarra District

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Lawrence Hargrave/Figtree/Wollongong Private Hospitals GP news Lawrence Hargrave/Figtree/Wollongong PrivateWestmead Hospitals GP GP news news 13 Change Ahead: A New Rehabilitation Hospital for the Illawarra

With the opening of Wollongong Private Hospital in early 2016, doctors, staff and Figtree Private Hospital’s current services will move across to the new facility. Figtree Private Hospital will remain in the Ramsay Health Care group, undergoing an extensive transformation to reveal a modern, full service rehabilitation facility. This new facility will feature 40 single beds with ensuites, a large hydrotherapy pool, a full gymnasium, inpatient and outpatient programs, onsite consulting suites and sleep studies.

The Countdown is on!

Opening 18th January, 2016 World Class Healthcare Facility at our Doorstep Ramsay Health Care’s Wollongong Private Hospital development continues to progress well with 6 months to go until the hospital’s opening. The hospital structure is now complete and the façade is well progressed, with scaffold starting to be removed along the Crown St and Urunga Parade elevations. This will enable the installation of awnings to take place and external works including civil works, paving and ultimately landscaping to commence. Internally, fit out of hospital floors is advancing with finishes trades now commencing on the hospital floors. The substation was successfully energised early June 2016 which will enable permanent power to be established throughout the building within the next 1-2 months. Commissioning of major services and equipment will follow and will continue until later in the year. Preparation to open is well underway, and excitement continues to build. The first private patients will be admitted to the hospital on 18th January 2016. Wollongong Private Hospital’s management team is being put in place, with a number of key positions being appointed recently. Hospital CEO, David Crowe, said “It is exciting to be at this point in the Wollongong Private Hospital development after numerous years of planning and construction. The new hospital will deliver a comprehensive range of inpatient and day services across a wide range of specialities, providing an increased private hospital capacity and choice for patients in the Illawarra.” We look forward to showing you around at our GP Open House evening in December. We look forward to showing you around at our GP Open House night in December. Photos courtesy of AW Edwards.

4 Lawrence Hargrave/Figtree/Wollongong Private Hospitals GP news A new treatment for Dupuytren’s Contracture

Dupuytren’s Contracture: is a shortening and thickening of the palm’s tissue that results in clawing of the fingers. Xiaflex (Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum) is a new non-surgical treatment for Dupuytren’s Contracture that has recently been released in . It is a TGA-approved, non-PBS prescription drug, and is indicated for the treatment of Dupuytren’s contracture in adult patients with a palpable cord. It has been available in Europe, Canada and the United States for several years. The treatment involves a minimally-invasive injection of Collagenase (Xiaflex) administered directly into the Dupuytren’s cord. The collagenase weakens the cord, allowing it to be disrupted by manual manipulation of the affected joint. Disruption of the cord decreases contracture, allowing for greater range of motion in the joint. Xiaflex must be administered by an accredited hand surgeon, and can be given in an appropriate office-based setting. The treatment process consists of the following three steps... Step 1: Injection of Xiaflex directly into the collagen cord of the affected joint, using a 27g needle. Step 2: Manipulation of the affected joint under local anaesthetic, approximately 24-72 hours later. Rupture of the cord generally occurs after gentle extension, decreasing contracture and allowing for greater range of motion in the joint. Step 3: Follow-up with the patient after 4 weeks, to monitor improvement.

Xiaflex is suitable for many adult Dupuytren’s patients with a palpable cord. It provides a non-surgical, less- invasive option for treatment, with reduced recovery times. However, in some cases surgery is still the best option.

As an accredited Hand Surgeon, I am trained in the administration of Xiaflex and would be happy to receive patients interested in learning more about the treatment.

Dr John Tawfik is an Australian trained Orthopaedic surgeon who sub- specialises in Hand and Wrist Surgery. Presently, Dr Tawfik is a Consultant VMO in Hand Surgery at St Luke’s Hospital, Potts Point and the Sydney Hospital Hand Unit, Sydney. He is the honourary secretary of the Joint Medical Staff Council for Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital. His private practice is located in Sydney’s CBD at The Centre for Hand Surgery on Macquarie street, Sydney as well as at the Sydney Orthopaedic Centre at St Luke’s clinic in Potts Point. Dr Tawfik also consults in Wollongong at Illawarra Rheumatology in the Piccadilly Centre, 341 Crown St, Wollongong. He is accredited at both Figtree Private Hospital, Wollongong Hospital and Wollongong Day Surgery.

Dr John Tawfik

Illawarra Rheumatology, 341 Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500 P: (02) 9235 3666

Lawrence Hargrave/Figtree/Wollongong Private Hospitals GP news Lawrence Hargrave/Figtree/Wollongong Private Hospitals GP news 5 Have you considered our Pre-Knee Surgery Program for your patients?

Did you know? • Learning knee exercises pre-operatively can improve your patient’s ability to exercise after surgery and can promote an easier return to physical function. • Exercising for weight control can reduce the load on knees and pain from osteoarthritis. • Individualised education regarding the treatment your patient will receive post-operatively, can reduce stress and help the patient feel more in control of their own health and recovery. Our Program: • Individualised assessment • Education – what to expect from your rehabilitation program post-operatively. • Exercise program – easy to follow program to help you prepare for the surgery and orientate you to your surgeon’s protocol. Hydrotherapy programs also available.

Illawarra’s Premier Rehabilitation Facility Set in the tranquil surrounds of Thirroul’s escarpment

6 Lawrence Hargrave/Figtree/Wollongong Private Hospitals GP news GP Education Coming Up in 2015

We are already half way through a year of robust GP Education at Figtree Private Hospital, and half way through the triennium of the RACGP calendar. Call the Doctor

Constructive feedback from GP’s continues to strengthen Hotline for Direct our educational program, as we persistently seek to Patient Admissions provide quality and relevant GP education in the Illawarra. Join us for one of our events in 2015 – we’d love to have to Figtree Private you. Hospital. Wednesday 29th July Short, Sharp Updates from Four of Figtree Private Hospital’s surgeons • Dr Andrew Still (Colorectal & General Surgeon) • Dr Adrian Sjarif (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon) • Dr Bruce Ashford (Head & Neck / Endocrine Surgeon) • Dr Soni Putnis (Colorectal & General Surgeon) Wednesday 26th August Thought provoking GP case discussions from: • Prof John Ireland (Orthopaedics) • Dr Ravi K. Cherukuri (Neurosurgery) • Dr Robert McGrath (Neurology) Saturday 26th September A Massive Cardiac Event An Active Learning Module in practical cardiovascular Figtree Private care, including ‘hands on’ training in CPR. Places for this event will be limited –a first in first served Hospital’s basis! Doctor Hotline Invitations and registration to the above events for direct patient available at www.figtreeprivate.com.au as they become available. admission

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For GPs: A streamlined and direct assistance for patient admission. Please call 4255 5098 with the following details: DOB, health fund, DVA card and a provisional diagnosis. Your call will be transferred to our experienced CMO for a comprehensive clinical handover. In an emergency dial 000 www.figtreeprivate.com.au

8am-4:30pm Mon- Fri 1 Suttor Place Join us for canapes and drinks as we open our doors to show you FIGTREE 2525 around, prior to our January opening. Invitation to follow.

Lawrence Hargrave/Figtree/Wollongong Private Hospitals GP news Lawrence Hargrave/Figtree/Wollongong Private Hospitals GP news 7 Dr Mark Haber, Orthopaedic Surgeon Frozen Shoulder

What is it? What next for the patient? A frozen shoulder (primary adhesive capsulitis) is a Symptoms frequently worsen for 6 months and motion can condition of unknown cause which is characterised by take from 18 months to 4 years to recover. 5% of people significant stiffness both active and passive of the shoulder are still symptomatic at 4 years. joint in the absence of any unknown underlying shoulder If detected early, an intra-articular (not bursal) cortisone condition. If there is an underlying condition (such as injection can make significant difference and possibly rotator cuff disease or significant trauma) we refer to it as resolve the condition. This injection requires ultrasound a secondary capsulitis which has a very different natural guidance to be accurate. For many patients whose history. symptoms are tolerable, a wait and see approach is quite Incidence reasonable. If pain is disturbing, repeat cortisone injections Primary adhesive capsulitis is very common. 2% of the can be performed once or twice. general population develop a frozen shoulder, while Nevertheless if cortisone injection do not provide significant diabetics have a risk of over 10%. Insulin dependent relief and symptoms are severe and persistent (greater diabetics have a 40% chance of developing a frozen than 6 months), arthroscopic capsular release is an option shoulder. Women are more commonly affected than men, worth considering. This a day-surgery procedure that can by a ratio of 3:2. The most striking clinical feature of a dramatically shorten the recovery and save the patients frozen shoulder is its predilection for people in their 50’s. years of pain and stiffness. Once you have developed a frozen shoulder on one side you are at increased risk of developing it in the other side. It never seems to recur on the same side. How does the GP diagnose it? Dr Mark Haber Shoulder Surgeon In the primary frozen shoulder there is still no known underlying disorder. As x-rays, ultrasounds and even MRI www.so.com.au are good at picking up damaged tissues, not inflammation Southern Orthopaedics, and therefore these investigations are therefore often Wollongong unfruitful. Upper Level, Piccadilly Centre There is an old expression “if it looks like a duck and 341 Crown Street, quacks like a duck and walks like a duck, it must be a Wollongong NSW 2500 duck”. So we therefore rely on typical clinical features to Phone: 1300 747 077 suggest the diagnosis of a frozen shoulder. If however Fax: (02) 4226 6765 features are not typical, such as those occurring in both shoulders or in an unusually young (less than 45years old) or unusually old patient (greater than 65 years old), then further investigations are warranted. Blood tests to exclude thyroid disease, raised cholesterol or blood sugars may be of some benefit but will not help confirm the diagnosis. We do not rely exclusively on investigations to confirm the diagnosis. Nevertheless they are of benefit in excluding other conditions such as an underlying arthritis. The most useful investigation to assist in making the diagnosis is an MRI arthrogram. In a normal shoulder joint, as we mentioned earlier, the surrounding capsule is extremely thin and elastic and one can see on the MRI Arthrogram distension of the capsule. In the presence of a frozen shoulder no distention occurs, confirming a tight capsule which is diagnostic of a frozen shoulder.

8 Lawrence Hargrave/Figtree/Wollongong Private Hospitals GP news Degenerative Scoliosis: Appropriate Surgical Treatment Options

Adult scoliosis occurs in three forms: (1) persistent Definitive deoformity correction and decompression idiopathic scoliosis, (2) secondary from leg length surgery incorporates several different approaches, discrepancy, iatrogenic (previous surgery), neurogenic, and multilevel instrumentation placed via open or minimally tumour; and (3) degenerative. invasive technique, and partial vertebral resection techniques. Intraoperative nerve monitoring, image Degenerative scoliosis is best evaluated with full-length guidance, and robotic assistaned pedicle screw technique standing AP and lateral radiographs. are all tools that enhance operative efficiency and safety. Typical features are mid-lumbar curve with minimal The spine surgeon’s primary focus is to understand compensatory thoracic curve, low lumbar fractional the patient’s unique clinical proble in the context of curve (contralateral coronal curve from L4 to sacrum), comorbidities and patient preferences. The individual hypolordosis, and mild rotatory deformity at the apex, surgeon should select the tools that most reliably address coronal/sagittal vertebral body subluxation, and spinal the clinical problem and optimizes the risk/benefit ratio. canal stenosis. Additional CT, MRI and DEXA imaging is required to analyse axial anatomy and assess bone density. References: About 30% of patients over 50 have baseline degenerative 1. NASS SpineLine March-April 2015: Current Concepts: scoliosis and 37% of normal patients over 50 will Curve/Countercurve; Degenerative Scoliosis: develop degenerative scoliosis. The pathoanatomy is “an Appropriate Surgical Treatment Options pp. 13-18 asymmetric degeneration of intervertebral discs, facet joints, and ligamentous supports leading to coronal, sagittal 2. Degenerative Scoliosis: Etiology and Treatment Options and rotational plane deformity”. The spinal stenosis is by Lumbar Spine Research Society featuring Matthew central, lateral recess and formaminal. Spinal instability Coleman https://www.vumedi.com/video/degenerative- results from the listhesis. These two factors in combination scoliosis-etiology-and-treatment-options/ with progressive spinal deformity result in neurogenic claudication, radiculopathy, clinical flatback and walking intolerance. Progressive risk: Mild curves (<30 degrees) progress about Dr M. Jerry Day 1 degree/yr until age 70 then progress about 3 degrees/ MD, FACS, FRACS yr. Other preogression risk factors are female gender, Neurosurgeon osteoporosis, lateral listhesis, vertebral size, multilevel disc degeneration and osteophyte size. Suite 1, Illawarra Medical Primary treatment goals are based on treating Specialists, Piccadilly Centre patients and not the imaging. Goals are: 341 Crown Street, (1) Decompress the neural elements Wollongong NSW 2500 Phone: 1300 747 077 (2) Provide stability and obtain biologic fusion Fax: (02) 4226 6765 (3) Restore sagittal, coronal, and rotational alignment, and (4) Complication avoidance. Limited surgery, decompression alone, is indicated for limited curve (<20%) causing focal radiculopathic symptoms and in patients with significant comorbidities. This results in minimal Cobb angle progression and no change or sometimes increase in lordosis (due to improved compensatory spinal balance). There is a 25% revision rate and lateral listhesis at the operated level(s) is a risk factor. Short segment fusion incorporating the fractional curve or mid lumbar curve for patients with isolated radiculopathy in another option.

Lawrence Hargrave/Figtree/Wollongong Private Hospitals GP news Lawrence Hargrave/Figtree/Wollongong Private Hospitals GP news 9 Illawarra Neurosurgeons

Dr Jerry Day diagnoses and surgically treats a wide variety of Dr Jerry Day neurosurgical conditions including brain aneurysms and arteriovenous Illawarra Neurosurgery malformations, brain tumours, peripheral nerve tumors/compression, Suite 1, and complex spinal conditions. Illawarra Medical Specialists He has held the position of Head of the Department of Neurosurgery Piccadilly Centre at Wollongong Hospital since his arrival in Wollongong in 2002 and has 341 Crown Street worked diligently to develop a comprhensive Neurosurgical Unit there Wollongong NSW 2500 and at Figtree Private Hospital. P: (02) 4229 2255 He has enjoyed documenting patient treatment outcomes and teaching F: (02) 4226 3932 throughout his career. He remains committed to continuing to be an active member of the Illawarra Medical community dedicated to providing excellent neurosurgical outcomes through a collaborative healthcare approach.

Dr Ravi Kumar Cherukuri provides comprehensive Neurosurgery Dr Ravi Kumar services to the Illawarra and South Coast for treatment of a variety of V Cherukuri neurosurgical disorders involving cranium, spine and peripheral nerves including brain tumours, degenerative spine disease. He is particularly 409 Crown St Wollongong / interested in Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery including Endoscopy and PO BOX 1764 Wollongong 2500 Cerebrovascular surgery. P: (02) 4228 4206 F: (02) 4226 6966 In addition to FRACS, Dr Cherukuri was awarded two neurosurgery degrees from India (M.Ch and Diplomate of National Boards DNB). He gained further neurosurgical experience at Regional Neurosurgical Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. He completed Fellowships in Paediatric Neurosurgery at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit and Cerebrovascular and Skull base Neurosurgery at Louisiana State University Health Centre, Shreveport, USA. Dr Ravi Kumar Cherukuri has been working as Consultant Neurosurgeon at Wollongong Hospital since 2004 and holds Visiting Medical Officer appointments at Wollongong Hospital and Figtree Private Hospital. Dr Cherukuri is committed to teaching and is Clinical Associate Professor, .

Dr Matthias Jaeger is a dually qualified Neurosurgeon, having Dr Matthias trained in both Germany and Australia. He is a member of the Royal Jaeger Australasian College of Surgeons and also holds specialist qualification in Neurosurgery in Germany. Level 4, 304 Crown Street, Dr Jaeger has a comprehensive neurosurgical practice, covering all Wollongong NSW 2500 aspects of cranial, spinal and peripheral nerve conditions. His specific P: (02) 4227 4363 clinical interests are in management of degenerative lumbar and F: (02) 4204 1618 cervical spinal disease, including complex operations. His specific clinical cranial interests are in the treatment of brain tumours, including base of skull conditions, as well as cerebrovascular disease and hydrocephalus, where he is providing ‘cutting edge’ diagnostic methods. Dr Jaeger is fully committed to providing neurosurgical services of the highest standard to the people of the Illawarra and Shoalhaven area.

10 Lawrence Hargrave/Figtree/Wollongong Private Hospitals GP news Lawrence Hargrave/Figtree/Wollongong Private Hospitals GP news Figtree Private Hospital April 2015

general enquiries: 02 4255 5000 Hospital facsimile 02 4271 4393 Day Surgery Unit 02 4255 5111 Intensive Care Unit 02 4255 5187 Visiting South Coast Urology 02 4271 6644 Keira Ward 02 4255 5046 medical officers Kembla Ward 02 4255 5029 Nareena Ward 02 4255 5070 www.figtreeprivate.com.au 1 Suttor Place, FIGTREE NSW 2525

Bariatric Surgery gynaecology oral & maxillofacial Surgery Dr Andrew Jones 02 4227 1944 Dr Ulvi Budak 02 4229 6355 Dr Lionel Reyftmann 02 4226 2844 Dr Robin D’Rozario 02 4227 5771 Dr Peter Marantos 02 4225 2221 Dr James Chau 02 9525 5322 Dr Christopher James 02 4228 5455 Dr Sami Haddad 02 4225 1600 PHySicianS - rHeumatology Dr Mouhannad Jaber 02 4226 2660 Dr Clieve J. McCosker 02 4226 1288 Dr Paul Hammans 02 4225 1600 Dr Roman Jaworski 02 4226 6800 Dr Peter Vickers 02 4225 1600 BreaSt Surgery gynaecology & oBStetricS Dr John Riordan 02 4226 1180 Dr Tahrir Basheer 02 4226 2844 ortHoPaedicS Dr Bernard Horan 02 4228 1088 PHySicianS – SleeP diSorderS Dr Keith Coleman 02 4225 3555 Dr Aziz Bhimani 02 4229 9116 Dr Allan Mekisic 02 4227 4600 A/Prof. Graham Hart 02 4227 1944 Dr Warren Davis 02 4222 5417 Dr Anthony Cadden 02 4228 4206 Dr Tony Palasovski 02 4228 1088 Dr Andrew Jones 02 4227 1944 Dr David Greening 02 4271 3900 Dr Sham Deshpande 02 4228 4206 Dr Denis Robertson 02 4276 2999 Dr Terry Sands 02 4226 6376 Dr John Walton 02 4228 9411 Dr Robert Elliott 02 4226 9222 cardiology – interventional Dr Mark Haber 02 4229 5992 medical oncology PlaStic Surgery Dr Jayesh Gohil 02 4228 4955 Dr Yiu Key Ho 02 4229 9181 Dr Peter Haertsch 02 9868 5155 Dr Morteza Aghmesheh 02 4285 1222 A/Prof John Ireland 02 9821 2599 Dr Astin Lee 02 4227 1840 * Dr Jeremy Hunt 02 9327 1733 Prof. Philip Clingan 02 4227 3733 Dr Stuart Jansen 02 4229 9116 Dr Tuan Nguyen-Dang 02 4228 1623 Dr Venkata Krishna 02 4228 1175 Dr Amanda Glasgow 02 4227 4004 Dr Agus Kadir 02 4229 9116 Dr Pratap C. Shetty 02 4227 1840 Dr Yasantha Rajapakse 02 8097 9776 Dr Ali Tafreshi 02 4227 3733 Dr Anthony Leong 02 4229 5992 * Dr Aaron Yeung 02 4227 1840 Dr Richard Sackelariou 02 9362 0676 Dr Anil Nair 02 8488 9950 Head & neck Surgery * Dr Adrian Sjarif 02 4226 6111 Dr Fred Nouh 02 4229 5992 * cardiology – general Dr Bruce Ashford 02 4226 6111 Dr James Rohrsheim 1800 447 362 radiation oncology Dr Divina Brillante 02 4228 1623 Dr Stephen Pearson 02 4226 1055 * Dr Gregory Stackpool 02 4229 9116 Dr Nadine Beydoun 02 4222 5200 A/Prof Edward Vogl* 02 4228 1623 Dr Stuart MacKay 02 4226 1055 * Dr John Tawfik* 02 9235 3666 A/Prof. Andrew Miller 02 4222 5200 colorectal Surgery neonatology & PaediatricS Palliative care reProductive medicine Dr Andrew Malouf 02 4228 0586 Dr Jeffrey Brereton 02 4229 5925 Dr Gregory Barclay 02 4223 8380 Dr David Greening 02 4271 3900 Dr Soni Putnis 02 4226 6111 Dr Philip Goodhew 02 4229 8993 Dr Christopher James 02 4228 5455 Dr Andrew Still 02 4226 6111 A/Prof. Peter Kristidis 02 4226 9002 PHySicianS - general Dr Lionel Reyftmann 02 4226 2844 Dr Robert Winn 02 4229 7470 Dr Terry Sands 02 4226 6376 Dr Christopher Dunn 02 4228 5564 Dr Stephen Etheredge 02 4228 4377 neurology tHyroid Surgery dermatology Dr Leonard Harvey 02 4229 9425 Dr Bruce Ashford 02 4226 6111 A/Prof John Carmody 02 4227 4363 Dr Robert Salmon 02 4226 3088 * Dr Graham Hart 02 4227 1944 Dr Stuart MacKay 02 4226 1055 Dr Robert McGrath 02 4228 9699 Dr Peter Marantos 02 4225 2221 Dr Allan Mekisic 02 4227 4600 endocrinology Dr David Serisier 02 4228 0111 Dr Stephen Pearson 02 4226 1055 Dr Raymond Slobodniuk 02 4227 3322 Dr Sanjeev Taneja 02 4253 4430 PHySicianS - geriatricS Dr Paul Pearson 02 4255 5148 uPPer gi ent Surgery neuroSurgery Dr Jan Potter 02 4222 5035 Dr Ulvi Budak 02 4229 6355 Dr Stuart MacKay 02 4226 1055 Dr Darweesh Al-Khawaja 02 4225 1115 Dr James Chau 02 9525 5322 Dr Ravi K. Cherukuri 02 4228 4206 Dr Stephen Pearson 02 4226 1055 PHySicianS - Haematology Dr Mouhannad Jaber 02 4226 2600 Dr Tobias Pincock 02 4226 1055 Dr Michael Davies 02 4228 0460 Dr Raj Ramakrishna 02 4229 9400 Dr Sharad Tamhane 02 4228 3488 Dr M. Jerry Day 02 4229 2255 urology PHySician – infectiouS diSeaSeS Dr Ekrem Serefli 02 4225 7744 Dr Peter Moloney 02 4228 0460 Dr Peter Chin 02 4271 6644 A/Prof. Matthias Jaeger*02 4227 4363 Dr Niladri Ghosh* 02 4222 5898 Dr Elizabeth Dally 02 4271 6644 general Surgery Dr Paul Kovac 02 4271 6644 oPHtHalmology PHySicianS - reHaBilitation Dr Bruce Ashford 02 4226 6111 Dr Rahul Rindani 02 4271 6644 Dr Smita Agarwal 02 4227 6388 Dr Guy Bashford 02 4267 2811 Dr Ulvi Budak 02 4229 6355 Dr Timothy Skyring 02 4271 6644 Dr Michelle Gajus 02 4226 1553 Dr Ian Davidson 02 4229 2134 Dr Bernard Horan 02 4228 1088 Dr Spencer Murray 02 4271 6644 Dr Alan Flax 02 4229 9772 Dr Juliani Rianto 02 4295 2999 Dr Mouhannad Jaber 02 4226 2660 Dr Freny Kalapesi 02 4227 6388 vaScular Surgery Dr Robert McCurdie 02 4226 6111 PHySicianS - renal Dr Evan Soicher 02 4229 9772 Dr David Huber 02 4226 9333 Dr Allan Mekisic 02 4227 4600 Dr Cheng Wen 02 4222 5443 Dr Allan Vernon 02 4229 7433 Dr Rebecca Jack 02 4226 9333 Dr Denis Robinson 02 4276 2999 Dr Christopher Bailey* 02 4229 7433 Dr Richard Kerdic 02 4226 9333 Dr James Chau 02 9525 5322 PHySicianS - reSPiratory oral Surgery Dr Christopher Dunn 02 4228 5564 Dr Arthur Stanton 02 4229 9466 Dr Laurencia Villalba 02 4226 9333 Mr Michael Walsh 02 4297 1955 A/Prof. Graham Hart 02 4227 1944

* Newly accredited at Figtree Private Hospital

This is not a comprehensive list of specialists with visiting rights to this hospital. Please contact Figtree Private Hospital on 02 4255 5000 to ascertain if your preferred specialist is accredited here. Please noteLawrence that General Hargrave/Figtree/Wollongong Practitioner (GP) referral is required Private in order Hospitals to facillitate GP news specialist12 consultations.