Breast, Endocrine and General Surgery (BES)

Staff

Professor Jonathan Serpell Director 9076 3290
A/Professor William Johnson Medical Co-Director, Surgical Services 9509 9566
Professor Russell Gruen Consultant Surgeon 9076 2561
Mr Simon Grodski Consultant Surgeon 9509 9566
Dr Meei Yeung Consultant Surgeon 9076 3290
Miss Sarah Kemp Consultant Surgeon 9509 8496
Miss Melanie Walker Consultant Surgeon 9076 3290
Dr Katherine Martin Consultant Surgeon 9076 3290

Description of Service

Breast Surgery

The unit provides assessment, diagnosis, surgery and multidisciplinary management for breast conditions.

  • New patients are usually seen within a week and access to surgery is also available in a short time frame at the state-of-the-art Alfred Centre. The centre is the most advanced elective surgery centre in Australia.
  • Female and male breast surgeons attend the clinic.
  • Breast cancer patient cases are discussed by breast surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, radiation and medical oncologists and breast cancer support nurses at multidisciplinary team meetings.
  • A breast reconstruction service is available following mastectomy for immediate or delayed reconstruction.

Endocrine Surgery

The unit is a leader in the provision of endocrine surgery in Victoria.  Specialist surgeons provide surgery for the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands.

  • Patients are usually seen within a week and access to surgery is readily available at the elective surgery centre at The Alfred.
  • Thyroid cancer patient cases are discussed by endocrine surgeons, endocrinologists, pathologists, radiologists and nuclear medicine physicians at multidisciplinary team meetings. Collaborative treatment plans for individual patients are developed and recommended.
  • Patient follow-up is facilitated by the multidisciplinary team meetings and endocrinology nursing staff.
  • The Alfred is the hub of the Monash University Endocrine Surgery Unit which combines expertise in endocrine surgery across the Monash University teaching hospitals and results in collaborative teaching and research projects.

General Surgery

The unit provides a large volume of general surgery including:

  • Melanoma surgery
  • Salivary gland surgery
  • Surgical oncology
  • Hernia surgery
  • Removal of skin lesions and lipomas
  • Emergency surgery (general and trauma)

The Alfred Centre is dedicated to short-stay elective surgery, with the unit undertaking up to 10 operating lists per week. As a result throughput is efficient and wait times for outpatient appointments and elective surgery are short.

GP Referrals

To expedite the referral process, complete the Alfred Patient Outpatient Referral Registration Form, attach a copy of all relevant reports and fax to 9076 6938.

For patients requiring immediate attention, phone the General Surgery Registrar on-call through switchboard on 9076 2000 and/or send to The Alfred Emergency and Trauma Centre.

Refer to the General Surgery Referral Guidelines for further information about when to refer, information and investigation results required and the priority listing for specific conditions.

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Appointments and Enquiries

Phone/Fax

9076 2025 / 9076 6938

Outpatient Clinics
Endocrine and
General Surgery Clinic
Tuesday PM
2nd Floor WS Phillip Block

Breast Clinic
Tuesday PM
Consulting Suites
Ground Floor, Centre Block

A GP referral is required to make an appointment.