Breast Reconstruction: |
 | Dr Vincent ChoiPlastic/Reconstructive Surgery, Skin Cancer Specialist |
Dr Vincent Choi is a Sydney based Specialist Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgeon who specialises in breast, head & neck, sarcoma reconstruction and hand surgery.
Vincent was born in Sydney and completed his medical degree at the University of New South Wales. He began his medical career in General Surgery training for 4 years. Following this he completed his Master of Surgery at the University of Sydney, followed by a further 5 years of training in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery in Sydney.
After being awarded the FRACS (Plast), he travelled overseas for further specialised training. He completed his fellowships in Hand Surgery (Leeds General Infirmary, United Kingdom), and Microsurgery at the world-renowned Toronto General Hospital, Canada. There he trained in specialised techniques of microsurgical reconstruction in breast, head & neck, sarcoma & lymphoedema. He also trained in alloplastic breast reconstruction at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre & Mount Sinai Hospital during this fellowship to obtain a complete experience in breast reconstruction.
Vincent has an approachable and caring reputation amongst his patients and always takes a genuine interest in their care. He also trains and mentors future Plastic Surgeons in both public and private hospitals in Sydney. He welcomes direct communication with all colleague physicians, surgeons and general practitioners in order to provide excellent care for their patients.
Special Interests: Breast Surgery (breast reconstruction, breast implants, breast reduction), Head & Neck Surgery, Hand Surgery, Body contouring surgery and Skin cancer.
Vincent was born in Sydney and completed his medical degree at the University of New South Wales. He began his medical career in General Surgery training for 4 years. Following this he completed his Master of Surgery at the University of Sydney, followed by a further 5 years of training in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery in Sydney.
After being awarded the FRACS (Plast), he travelled overseas for further specialised training. He completed his fellowships in Hand Surgery (Leeds General Infirmary, United Kingdom), and Microsurgery at the world-renowned Toronto General Hospital, Canada. There he trained in specialised techniques of microsurgical reconstruction in breast, head & neck, sarcoma & lymphoedema. He also trained in alloplastic breast reconstruction at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre & Mount Sinai Hospital during this fellowship to obtain a complete experience in breast reconstruction.
Vincent has an approachable and caring reputation amongst his patients and always takes a genuine interest in their care. He also trains and mentors future Plastic Surgeons in both public and private hospitals in Sydney. He welcomes direct communication with all colleague physicians, surgeons and general practitioners in order to provide excellent care for their patients.
Special Interests: Breast Surgery (breast reconstruction, breast implants, breast reduction), Head & Neck Surgery, Hand Surgery, Body contouring surgery and Skin cancer.
TOP TO TOE. ALL THINGS VASCULAR
"Doctor, I have a blocked artery, can you fix it?"
and
Why treating varicose veins is not vain, or in vain!
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Associate Professor Irwin Mohan is a Vascular and Endovascular surgeon. A/Prof Irwin Mohan lives on the Northern Beaches and currently holds public appointment at Westmead Hospital. He Operates at Sydney Adventist Hospital and Norwest Private Hospital, and Westmead Hospital. He carried out his training at major vascular units in the United Kingdom, he undertook further training in endovascular techniques at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney, and practiced as a consultant vascular surgeon at Manchester Royal Infirmary in the UK. He did research at Imperial College, University of London, for a doctor of medicine research degree (MD) into peripheral arterial disease, homocysteine and platelet function.
He is a Clinical Associate Professor with the University of Sydney. A/Prof Mohan has been the Network Network Director for Surgical Training for Sydney West, and is the ANZ Society of Vascular Surgery Representative to the European Society of Vacular Surgery. He continues to be an examiner for Vascular Surgery Qualifications in Europe with the European Board of Vascular Surgery, and also for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. He serves as a reviewer for a number of international medical journals, and has many international publications in the field of vascular and endovascular surgery, and is an invited speaker to major International Vascular Meetings.
His clinical and research interests include carotid disease, aortic and peripheral aneurysms, peripheral arterial disease - claudication and critical ischaemia, renal artery interventions, varicose veins and leg ulcers, and diabetic vascular disease and diabetic foot disease
He is a Clinical Associate Professor with the University of Sydney. A/Prof Mohan has been the Network Network Director for Surgical Training for Sydney West, and is the ANZ Society of Vascular Surgery Representative to the European Society of Vacular Surgery. He continues to be an examiner for Vascular Surgery Qualifications in Europe with the European Board of Vascular Surgery, and also for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. He serves as a reviewer for a number of international medical journals, and has many international publications in the field of vascular and endovascular surgery, and is an invited speaker to major International Vascular Meetings.
His clinical and research interests include carotid disease, aortic and peripheral aneurysms, peripheral arterial disease - claudication and critical ischaemia, renal artery interventions, varicose veins and leg ulcers, and diabetic vascular disease and diabetic foot disease
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Rheumatology: Inflammatory Back Pain
Cardiology: Lipid Management
 | “To refer or not to refer? That is the question.” How to recognise inflammatory back pain and when is it appropriate to refer to a Rheumatologist? Dr. Kate Celkys is a Rheumatologist who specialises in treating musculoskeletal and autoimmune conditions. She enjoys all aspects of rheumatology and has special interest in inflammatory arthritis, gout and inflammatory back pain. Through her position in the Australian Rheumatology Association’s Education, Training and Workforce Committee, she works to address rheumatology inequities nationwide. |
 | Leqvio and LDL-C: Take Control of Lipid Management Dr. Sarat Cheruvu is Australian-trained Cardiologist specializing in advanced cardiac imaging, hereditary cardiomyopathies, and peri-operative cardiac risk. He holds honours from the University of NSW, and a fellowship from St Vincent’s Hospital's Advanced Cardiac Imaging Centre. Dedicated to teaching, he has founded educational colleges and served as an associate lecturer at both UNSW and Western Sydney University. |
Novartis Representatives:
| Adam Miller Executive Account Specialist Cardiology | Maree Cvetanoski Senior Medical Representative Cardio Metabolic, NSW North | Daniel James Rheumatology Account Specialist Immunology, NSW North |
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Radiology and Pathology
Where to Next?
PET scans - Prof Alex Pitman & PET team - Dr Lucila Zentner, Dr Nicholas Chieng, Dr Amos Lau.
MSK imaging - Dr Benson Cheung
Genetic Carrier Screening - Dr Peter
MSK imaging - Dr Benson Cheung
Genetic Carrier Screening - Dr Peter
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The Genomics Revolution
How diagnostic, preventive and personalised genomics will affect daily clinical practice in every branch of medicine
Leslie Burnett AM
MBBS, PhD, DBA, FRCPA, FHGSA, FCAP
Professor Leslie Burnett is Medical Laboratory Director Australia for Invitae Australia. He also holds honorary positions as Conjoint Professor and Honorary Professor at both the Universities of Sydney and UNSW, and is a Visiting Scientist at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research.
Dr Burnett is a medical pathologist, specialising in genetic pathology, bioinformatics and clinical chemistry.
MBBS, PhD, DBA, FRCPA, FHGSA, FCAP
Professor Leslie Burnett is Medical Laboratory Director Australia for Invitae Australia. He also holds honorary positions as Conjoint Professor and Honorary Professor at both the Universities of Sydney and UNSW, and is a Visiting Scientist at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research.
Dr Burnett is a medical pathologist, specialising in genetic pathology, bioinformatics and clinical chemistry.
Thyroid
. “Common thyroid hormone problems” - Dr Darshika David-Christie
is an Endocrinologist and Fertility Specialist. She is the head of Endocrinology at the Northern Beaches Hospital. She is a Staff Specialist Endocrinologist in the Northern Sydney Local Health District. She has private practices in Frenchs Forest and Mona Vale, and provides fertility treatment at Monash IVF in Sydney CBD.
is an Endocrinologist and Fertility Specialist. She is the head of Endocrinology at the Northern Beaches Hospital. She is a Staff Specialist Endocrinologist in the Northern Sydney Local Health District. She has private practices in Frenchs Forest and Mona Vale, and provides fertility treatment at Monash IVF in Sydney CBD.
“Uptake on management of thyroid nodules and differentiated thyroid cancer” -
Dr Douglas Shaw- is an endocrine, head and neck surgeon with appointments at Northern Beaches Hospital and Macquarie University Hospital. He has rooms in Frenchs Forest and special interest in thyroid and parathyroid disease, salivary gland surgery and skin cancers.
Dr Douglas Shaw- is an endocrine, head and neck surgeon with appointments at Northern Beaches Hospital and Macquarie University Hospital. He has rooms in Frenchs Forest and special interest in thyroid and parathyroid disease, salivary gland surgery and skin cancers.
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Novovax, Malaria and Travel Vaccination
Dr Bernard Hudson
 | Dr Hudson is a infectious diseases physician and clinical microbiologist working at the Northern Beaches Hospital. He is a clinical senior lecturer at The University of Sydney and holds an Associate Professorship at James Cook University, Townsville. He is also a committee member of our own WDMA! |
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Dr David Chang
Dr David Chang is an orthopaedic registrar at Northern Beaches Hospital. He has a passion for all things tech.
Anal Cancer Screening: A Tale from the Tail
Dr. Penelope De Lacavalerie
Has expertise in advanced surgical techniques for conditions of the bowel including colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, bowel endometriosis and diverticular disease. My practice also includes general surgery conditions, endoscopy (gastroscopy and colonoscopy) and other benign anorectal conditions.
New and Evolving Management of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Dr I-Ferne Tan
 | Dr I-Ferne Tan is a gynaecologist with practices on the North Shore, Potts Point and Bella Vista. Her passion is abnormal bleeding and period disorders. Dr Tan offers a range of gynaecological surgeries and consults in English and Mandarin. |
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Justin Fung
Justin Fung leads the corporate and commercial law practice at Avant Law, based in Sydney.Justin has over 15 years’ experience advising in commercial, corporate, risk, compliance, governance, regulatory enforcement and dispute resolution and advises clients in the private and public sectors. Before joining Avant Law, Justin was the General Counsel of a national allied health group of companies. He has held Group and Divisional Head of Legal roles in a major ASX-listed health company, whose operations covered medical and dental centres, allied health, pathology, diagnostic imaging, assisted reproductive technologies, day surgeries and hospitals. Prior to these in-house legal roles, Justin was an Executive Counsel with the global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills where he practiced for over 10 years.
