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ENDOSCOPY
Dr. Jal Bhathawalla MBChB ( Rhodesia), LRCP LRCS (Edin) LRCP&S (Glasgow), FRCS (Edin), FRACGP
GP Surgeon / EndoscopistJal has over 25 years of endoscopic experience. He graduated from the University of Rhodesia (1980) Godfrey Huggins School of Medicine. Jal completed surgical training at Bromsgrove & Redditch District Hospital and the Isle Of Wight (UK). He was awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1986.
Jal was involved with setting up, implementation and running of surgical audit on the Isle of Wight. He was recognised in endoscopy and colonoscopy training by the Conjoint Committee of GESA. He worked as a Staff Specialist in General Surgery in the UK. Jal had also worked as a General Surgeon in country NSW for over 10 years servicing rural and remote communities in all aspects of surgery including trauma, orthopaedics, urology, simple surgical gynaecology including laparoscopy and surgical obstetrics. English is his first language.
Jal's statement of approach to patient care:"In order to achieve excellence in patient care, I believe in offering good medical care with the primary physician being in charge of their patient, fostering an open and supportive relationship with the patient and their physician. Creating an environment with open lines of communication, thus empowering patients in the management of their medical condition."
Jal was involved with setting up, implementation and running of surgical audit on the Isle of Wight. He was recognised in endoscopy and colonoscopy training by the Conjoint Committee of GESA. He worked as a Staff Specialist in General Surgery in the UK. Jal had also worked as a General Surgeon in country NSW for over 10 years servicing rural and remote communities in all aspects of surgery including trauma, orthopaedics, urology, simple surgical gynaecology including laparoscopy and surgical obstetrics. English is his first language.
Jal's statement of approach to patient care:"In order to achieve excellence in patient care, I believe in offering good medical care with the primary physician being in charge of their patient, fostering an open and supportive relationship with the patient and their physician. Creating an environment with open lines of communication, thus empowering patients in the management of their medical condition."
Dr Puneet Mahindra MBBS FRACP
Gastroenterologist / Hepatologist
Special InterestsBarret’s Oesophagus, Irritable Bowel syndrome (IBS), bowel cancer prevention and screening, Crohns and ulcerative colitis, liver disease including Viral Hepatitis, Video Capsule Endoscopy (PillCam)
Skills
TrainingDr Puneet Mahindra did his initial training at University Hospital Aintree (Liverpool, UK) and University Hospital Coventry (UK). He then finished his fellowship in Gastroenterology at BoxHill Hospital and the Royal Melbourne Hospital (FRACP).
He continues his medical research on oesophageal disorders (Barretts, Reflux) and interventional endoscopy at St Vincent’s Hospital and University of Melbourne.
Personal Profile I am ambitious, diligent and reliable with good communication skills. I have always shared a good camaraderie with the other staff and the society I live. I am confident whilst making decisions. I am motivated, ever ready to learn anything new and adapt well to changes. I am always at the forefront to achieve my aims.
Skills
- Endoscopy – Gastroscopies, Colonoscopies in routine and emergency setting. These include PEG insertions, oesophageal stenting, dilatations, complex polypectomies, OTSC and variceal banding.
- Management of all acute gastroenterological emergencies through ED and ward referrals
- Weekly Liver, IBD and General Gastroenterology clinics.
- Part of H& M team in St Vincent’s Hospital for management of acute bleeders
- ERCP,EUS and oesophageal manometry under supervision
TrainingDr Puneet Mahindra did his initial training at University Hospital Aintree (Liverpool, UK) and University Hospital Coventry (UK). He then finished his fellowship in Gastroenterology at BoxHill Hospital and the Royal Melbourne Hospital (FRACP).
He continues his medical research on oesophageal disorders (Barretts, Reflux) and interventional endoscopy at St Vincent’s Hospital and University of Melbourne.
Personal Profile I am ambitious, diligent and reliable with good communication skills. I have always shared a good camaraderie with the other staff and the society I live. I am confident whilst making decisions. I am motivated, ever ready to learn anything new and adapt well to changes. I am always at the forefront to achieve my aims.
Dr Edward Tsoi MBBS, MPH, FRACP
Gastroenterologist/Endoscopist
Having completed his medical degree from Monash Universityin 2006, Dr Edward Tsoi undertook his postgraduate specialtytraining in Gastroenterology and General Medicine at MonashHealth, Austin Health and Northern Health in Victoria. He thencompleted his Master of Public Health from University ofNewcastle in 2015 and was awarded a Fellowship of the RoyalAustralasian College of Physicians later that year.
Dr Tsoi is now working at Northern Health while continuing hisresearch though his Doctor of Medical Science andsubspecialty training in advanced endoscopy at the Universityof Melbourne and St Vincent’s Hospital. He has a specialinterest in Barrett’s oesophagus, endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic mucosal resections, evaluation of small bowel luminal disease through double balloon enteroscopy and capsuleendoscopy.
Dr Tsoi manages problems in all areas of gastroenterology including liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and bowel cancer screening.
He is involved in ongoing teaching of medical students and has published widely in international journals and presented at numerous national and international meetings.
Dr Tsoi also speaks fluent Mandarin and Cantonese and is available for consultations and endoscopies at Goonawarra Day Hospital.
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Dr Manjeet Sandhu MBBS, FRACP
Gastroenterologist/Endoscopist
Dr Manjeet Sandhu graduated from Melbourne University with honours in 2009 . She did her specialist training at St Vincent's Hospital and Monash Health.
Manjeet obtained her FRACP in 2016. She then undertook a PhD in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, evaluating new therapeutic targets.
Manjeet is patient focussed and committed to delivering high quality care. She currently has a public appointment at Monash Medical Centre and Casey Hospital.
Her interest includes inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer screening and prevention, irritable bowel syndrome, coeliac disease and liver diseases.
