Visiting Specialists
Dr Aravind Suppiah
MbChb(UK) MRCS(UK) MD
Masters in academic surgery/tumour immunology (UK), AFRACMA,
FRCS(UK) FRACS
Dr Aravind Suppiah is leading a team of Surgeons and taking over from retiring founder and Principal surgeon Dr Sanjay Singh. He is a dual accredited Surgeon and Endoscopist with the Australasian and UK Royal College of Surgeons.He moved to Australia in 2014 to a diverse experience in metropolitan and rural surgery having worked in Royal Adelaide, Concord Repatriation, Royal Melbourne , Royal Darwin Hospitals and
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.
He has an avid interest in education and research through number of academic positions; multiple local and international presentations ; several peer reviewed publications and is on the editorial board of international medical journals.He is currently the Director of Surgery in Broken Hill and Far West Health and has a supporting role as staff surgeon in the Kimberley,WA to mantain his rural health advocacy. His passion also involves working to eliminate global poverty, run and support charitable organisations and missions.
He hopes to bring breadth of experience from metropolitan and rural surgery to Mogo and surrounds, promoting health initiatives in conjunction with PHN and supporting a direct open line for GP to communicate with a consistent and dedicated group of regular surgeons with similar integrity and values.
Dr Maroof Khan
MBBS FRACS
Dr Maroof Khan is a General and Gastrointestinal Surgeon , a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) and accredited Endoscopist with the Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA).
He is committed to providing the latest and safe minimally invasive surgical techniques. He is a passionate and keen advocate for key hole surgery. He is a member of ANZMOSS (Australia and New Zealand Metabolic and Obesity Surgery)
Special interest
- Laparoscopic hernia repair
- Laparoscopic gall bladder surgery
- Haemorrhoids management
- Anal fistula
- Anal fissure
- Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy
Dr Ruben Cohen-Halleleh
BSc(Med) MBBS ChM(UK) AFRACMA FRACS
Ruben is trained in General Surgery with special interest in Breast, Endocrine Surgery and Oncoplastic surgery. He maintains an aesthetic approach in dealing with benign and malignant breast conditions and applies latest reconstructive techniques to preserve natural shape and form during single procedure. He is focussed on achieving the best outcomes in both – cancer surgery and breast appearance , enabling women to maintain their body image.
Special interests
- Fibroadenoma cryoablation
- Breast conserving cancer surgery
- Reconstructive breast surgery
- Breast reduction surgery
- Oncoplastic surgery
- Melanoma and soft tissue tumours
- Endocrine Surgery
- Skin cancer and lesions
- Endocrine Surgery
Dr Robin Smart – Urologist
MBChb (Otago) FRACS FRCS(Eng) FRCSEd FNZMA Member of the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand
I am a New Zealander and have worked there virtually all my professional career in Wellington, Palmerston North and Auckland. Sue, my wife, is Australian from Canberra and for many years we have holidayed here. We are pleased to have fulfilled a long term plan to live permanently in this most beautiful place.
I am registered as a specialist urologist with the AHPRA and with Medicare Australia for urological services at Mogo Day Surgery.
At Mogo Day Surgery I offer urological consultations, urological investigations such as flexible cystoscopy, TRUS prostate biopsies, urodynamics, and appropriate day case surgery including minor scrotal surgery and a range of cystoscopic procedures.
For problems requiring major inpatient surgery I offer appropriate assessment and investigation, trial or exclusion of non-surgical treatments, then referral on to a main centre urologist for appropriate inpatient surgery. Then subsequent local assistance with post-operative follow up where appropriate.
I have 35 years experience as a consultant urologist. I am broadly interested across the speciality. I have special interests in recurring urinary infection, haematuria, incontinence issues, prostate problems including obstruction and infection, PSA issues, prostate cancer, urinary calculi, bladder cancer, vasectomy.
Concerning prostate cancer and PSA issues I have been on the medical committee of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand for 12 years, and a member of New Zealand Ministry of Health advisory groups and task forces concerning this. I am an advocate of regular PSA and DRE screening for men with informed consent. I have practiced and advocated active surveillance for gentle forms of prostate cancer for many years, as well as having an extensive experience of Radical Prostatectomy. I am interested in benign causes of higher PSA’s especially the common one of prostate infection, being eliminated before TRUS biopsy is considered. I have performed more than 1500 TRUS biopsies and have more than 1000 men with prostate cancer in my NZ practice audit system.
It follows that I have long experience helping men with a new diagnosis of prostate cancer make their choice, aided by information material, appropriate booklets and websites, talking to other patients. I shall offer this at Mogo Day Surgery Clinic.
I have a special interest in shock wave lithotripsy for urinary calculi and served on the Board of Directors of MMT, the NZ company which runs the national mobile lithotripter, for 13 years. I have a long interest in endoscopy for calculi including ureteroscopy, PCN, laser.
I worked in the New Zealand Public Hospital system in Wellington and Palmerston North for 23 years, including terms as Chair of the Theatre Committee and of the Combined Surgeons Committee of Palmerston North Hospital, of the Urology Department there for 10 years, and Chair of the ANZ Association of Urological Surgeons, NZ Section for 6 years.
I have been in private specialist urological practice in NZ for 35 years.
Over the years I have presented 33 papers to major scientific meetings, including many at Urological Society ASM’s in Australia, and have 15 publications in the refereed medical literature.
I have had an interest in medical politics and was on the Board of Governance of the NZ Medical Association for 7 years, including 5 years as Treasurer and 4 years as Chair of the NZ Medical Journal Management Committee. I was made a Fellow of the Association in 2010.
Sue and I have 9 children between us and so far 10 grandchildren! I have a life long passion for sailing, including four ocean crossings, canoeing and fishing. Sue is very interested in art, literature, music which I share at a lower level than her. We both love the many beautiful walks here, and the amazing coastline.
Associate Professor Roland Bigg
A/Prof Bigg ( Roly) has practised as a Specialist Physician/Cardiologist forover 25 years. Having grown up in the country, a country-focussed medical practice was always going to be the likely endpoint, with the mission of trying to lessen the need for country patients to have to travel to city centres for their medical care. Knowing that a country practice was the ultimate goal, multiple skills were obtained during his training. While Cardiology is the major practice focus, A/Prof Bigg is also accredited by the Conjoint Committee for Endoscopy and Colonoscopy. Commencement of practice at Mogo Day Surgery has enabled introduction of transoesophageal echocardiography for improved imaging of the heart, which enhances care for patients with heart disease and stroke.
A/Prof Bigg’s medical experience includes being made a FASE – an international Fellow of the American Society of Echocardiography – and he has been an International Faculty member of the last two Harvard University Update in Echocardiography Courses in Boston . He currently holds an appointment with the University of Wollongong Graduate School of Medicine, and he has a major interest in medical education. He has been an invited lecturer with regard to topics related to the role of echocardiography
Dr Muhammad Choudhry, FRACP, Geriatrician
Dr. Choudhry is a geriatrician based out of the Mogo day surgery. He offers nursing home and home visits to frail patients. His special interests include comprehensive geriatric assessments, polypharmacy, memory impairment and falls assessment.
Dr. Choudhry bulk-bills all his patients. He practices in public and private settings in Canberra Hospital.
Dr Choudhry consults monthly.
Dr.Krishnankutty Rajesh
Dr.Krishnankutty Rajesh is an Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Bega and is the Head of the department of Orthopaedics at the South East regional Hospital. He trained in the UK and attained the FRCS (General) in 1996 and FRCS(Orthopaedics) in 2001. He underwent Fellowship training in Shoulder surgery with Mr.Peter Hales, in Perth (2004).He moved to Australia in 2008 to take up position in Bega. He then attained the FRACS (Orthopaedics) in 2012.
Dr.Rajesh has consulting session at the Mogo Day Surgery once a month and sees both Private and Public patients. There are consulting rooms are at Bega and Cooma as well.
Dr.Rajesh has operating sessions at the following hospitals- South east Regional Hospital, Moruya District Hospital, Cooma District Hospital, National Capital private Hospital and Canberra private Hospital.
Dr.Rajesh undertakes Hip,Knee and Shoulder Replacements in both Public and Private Hospitals. Most Day surgery procedures ( for example Carpal tunnel release, Trigger finger release, Dupuytren’s contracture release in fingers and knee arthroscopy for meniscus tears) in Bega, Moruya and Cooma Hospital for Public patients.Rotator cuff repairs and Stabilisation surgery for dislocation of shoulders for Public patients are performed in Bega or Cooma based on the complexity.
He has admitting rights to National Capital Private Hospital and Canberra Private hospital for patients with Private insurance, self-funded patients and those on Work Cover.
Dr.Rajesh has obtained training in Robot assisted Surgery and undertakes Robotic Hip and Knee replacement Surgery at National Capital Private Hospital using the MAKO Robotic Platform. Hip ,Knee and Shoulder Replacement Surgery which does not need Robotic assistance are performedat Canberra private Hospital. Knee replacements not requiring Robotic assistance are performed using Computer Navigation .
Shoulder replacements are performed using Patient Specific Guides based on a CT scan of the patient’s shoulder .
Dr Khalid Ahmed
MBCHB MSC SURGERY FRACS
General Surgeon, Upper GI and Weight loss
Special Interests
- Weight loss (Gastric balloon, sleeve, bypass)
- Acid reflux surgery
- Endoscopy (Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy)
- Gall bladder surgery
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Haemorrhoid management
- Skin lesions/cancers
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Apronectomy
- Breast surgery
- Soft tissue lumps/tumours
Timeline
2022
Khalid received fellowship from RACS and GESA accreditation for Endoscopy . He gained extensive Bariatric surgery experience mainly with Sydney Metabolic Surgery and The Life Weight Loss Centre.
2021
Undertook upper GI fellowship in Wollongong public and private hospitals where he was involved in Gastric, oesophageal, pancreatic and bariatric surgery.
2020
Worked as Senior Registrar in Liverpool Hospital’s colorectal unit gaining exposure in complex laparoscopic surgery including pelvic exenteration.
2019
Completed RACS Surgical training across Westmead, Napean, Blacktown and Auburn hospitals. In addition, undertook subspeciality training in advanced ENT, Vascular, Urology, Acute and Rural surgery.
2007-2019
Migrated to Australia in 2007 and worked for 6 years as a Junior Surgical Registrar across the specialities of Plastics, Urology, ENT and Trauma.
2006
Worked in Plastics and Burns unit in Abu Dhabi, followed by travel to UK to work in Orthopaedic and Trauma unit for six months acquiring GMC registration.
2005
Graduated in Medicine (Iraq)
Dr Phil Larkin
MBBS FRANZCO FRACS
Dr Larkin is a graduate of Adelaide University Medical School (1988) and has specialist training in Ophthalmology. He was admitted as a Fellow in 1994 to the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmology. He is a Foundation member of the Australasian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (1997).
