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Dr. Jal Bhathawalla MBChB ( Rhodesia), LRCP LRCS (Edin) LRCP&S (Glasgow), FRCS (Edin), FRACGP
GP Surgeon / Endoscopist
Jal 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."
Dr. Suheb Ahmed, Ophthalmologist FRANZCO, FRCSEd, MRCOphth
Dr. Suheb Ahmed specialises in Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, and Cornea. He also practises General Ophthalmology, which includes AMD, diabetic eye disease and retinal vein occlusions. Dr Ahmed is committed to public service which is why he spends the majority of time in public hospitals. He has public hospital appointments with Monash Health, Eastern Health and The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital where he performs large numbers of cataract surgical procedures and trains the next generation of eye surgeons.
Background
Dr Suheb Ahmed graduated from the University of Dundee, Scotland in 2000. Dr Ahmed undertook his Ophthalmology training in the UK beginning his specialist training in Cardiff, Wales followed by Yorkshire, England obtaining qualifications with the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. He then completed his higher specialist training in Scotland obtaining Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. Dr Ahmed's commitment to the most advanced training led him to work as a fellow in Cornea and Anterior Segment at the University of Auckland, NZ where he gained experience in corneal transplantation, management of refractive errors as well as contributing to research into collagen cross linking. He underwent additional specialist training in refractive surgery in the UK.
Prior to moving to Australia he was a consultant ophthalmologist at NHS Forth Valley, Scotland. He was also a consultant for Optical Express, Europe's largest laser eye surgery provider.
Refractive Cataract Surgery
Dr Ahmed offers the latest in cataract surgery techniques and the latest in intraocular lenses. Patients like the ease and rapid visual recovery from his surgical technique and his vast surgical experience.
Dr Ahmed offers to patients :
- No Pain - Numbing anaesthetic drops
- No Sutures - Key hole surgery
and for suitable patients:
- No needle anaesthesia
- No Patches - Useful vision through a clear protective shield
In addition sedation is available from a specialist anaesthetist so there is no need to worry.
Glaucoma
Dr Ahmed has specialist experience in the management of Glaucoma. He is particularly keen on using the latest technological and medical advances to offer patients the closest monitoring and the best protection of their vision.
Professional Credentials
Dr Ahmed is a highly trained and experienced ophthalmic surgeon. He received a commendation in the undergraduate Duke Elder Prize for Ophthalmology. He graduated with the AK Johnston prize for an audit on Diabetic Retinopathy.
He has authored and co-authored many peer-reviewed research papers published in prestigious academic journals. His research has won prizes and resulted in major changes to the way patients are referred and managed in Scotland.
Dr Ahmed has lectured medical students for both the University of Edinburgh and University of Dundee, UK. He has also established and convened many professional training courses and conferences most recently with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
Beyond Work
In his spare time, Dr Ahmed enjoys photography, badminton, soccer, and motor sports.
He hopes to contribute to the advancement of medical technology and to assist with medical training in the developing world.
For referral, please complete Dr Suheb Ahmed Referral form
Dr Malvika Gupta, MBBS (Hons), DO DNB (Ophthalmology), MNAMS, FICO (London), FRANZCO
Dr Malvika Gupta graduated from Delhi University, India with a gold medal for her proficiency in Ophthalmology following which she undertook fellowship in Vitreo-retinal surgery and medical retinal disorders from Westmead Hospital, Sydney, NSW in 2014-2015.
Having practiced Ophthalmology for over 10 years as a comprehensive ophthalmologist and having performed over 3000 eye surgeries, Malvika provides total eye care with special interests in complicated cataract and pterygium surgery, medical retinal diseases and oculoplastic procedures of the eyelid.
Malvika takes keen interest in writing and has authored over 30 titles in indexed ophthalmology journals and books. She is now a privileged member of the RANZCO Human Research Ethics Committee and contributes to ethical research by Ophthalmologists all across Australia. She has earned several young ophthalmologist grants to travel across Asia and Europe and participate in Retinal Disease Summits.
Malvika holds public appointments at Broadmeadows Public Hospital and Yarra Ranges Health Services (Lilydale) where she contributes to training present generation registrars in performing cataract and eyelid surgeries.
She consults privately at her rooms in Sunbury(Thursdays), St Albans(Mondays) and Jacana(Wednesdays) and is available for emergency consults as well.
Dr Puneet Mahindra MBBS FRACP
Gastroenterologist / Hepatologist
Special Interests
Barret'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
- 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
Training
Dr 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.
Goonawarra Day Hospital is pleased to announce that Dr Puneet Mahindra has started consulting as from 19thSeptember 2016 and he will be here fortnightly Mondays. All consultations will be bulk billed.
Dr. Iruka Kumarage MBBS, MRCOG, FRANZCOG
SPECIALIST - GYNAECOLOGIST
Having completed his medical degree from Monash University in 2006, Dr Edward Tsoi undertook his postgraduate specialty training in Gastroenterology and General Medicine at Monash Health, Austin Health and Northern Health in Victoria. He then completed his Master of Public Health from University of Newcastle in 2015 and was awarded a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians later that year.
Dr Tsoi is now working at Northern Health while continuing his research though his Doctor of Medical Science and subspecialty training in advanced endoscopy at the University of Melbourne and St Vincent's Hospital. He has a special interest in Barrett's oesophagus, endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic mucosal resections, evaluation of small bowel luminal disease through double balloon enteroscopy and capsule endoscopy.
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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