General Surgery

ABOUT US

The Department of General Surgery cares for patients requiring surgical treatment for a wide range of conditions but mainly relating to the intra-abdominal organs, breast, thyroid, skin and abdominal wall. Cancer surgery forms the bulk of the workload and the department employs international best practice methods in the management of cancer patients.

The department comprises of four units which are each staffed with consultants, registrars, residents and interns who sub-specialise in their respective areas of practice: -

The four units within the Department each sub-specialise in their respective areas of practice:

• Unit 1 (Colorectal)


• Unit 2 (Upper GI)


• Unit 3 (Endocrine)


• Unit 4 (Breast)

The department sees education and training as a pivotal function and ensure that medical staff receive regular top-class instruction on the latest surgical techniques and practices.


CONTACTS

Appointments/Outpatient Referrals:

Patients may be referred for assessment to the Outpatient Clinic via standard outpatient referral forms to: -

Post:                 Outpatient Appointments, Royal Perth Hospital,
                         Documentation Centre, GPO Box X2213, Perth WA 6847
Facsimile:        +61 8 9224 2860
E-mail:              RPH.OUTPATIENT.REFERRAL.CENTRAL.RECEIPTING@health.wa.gov.au

GP Hotline:       +61 8 9224 2691


Please refer to the GP handbook (available electronically) under the publications link on this site for further information about referring patients to the General Surgery Outpatient Clinic

General Enquiries:

Telephone:      +61 8 9224 2387

Facsimile:      +61 8 9224 1162

E-mail: RPH.GeneralSurgery@health.wa.gov.au