Mr Arun Dhir
General Surgery
Part of Epworth
General Surgery & Gastroenterology Clinical Institute
Additional Languages
Hindi
Referral and appointments
http://www.melbournegastrosurgery.com.au
About
With over 25 years of national and international experience and having performed several thousands of laparoscopic (keyhole) procedures successfully, Dr Arun Dhir- Director at Melbourne Gastro Surgery, is a highly respected surgeon in Melbourne. Mr. Dhir's vision is to provide holistic, world class treatment to patients with upper gastro intestinal and general surgical problems. He has a particular interest in laparoscopic ( keyhole) surgery and its application in weight loss for the morbidly obese. He also specializes in revisional surgery for obese patients who have had complications of previous weight loss operations.
Qualifications
- MBBS, B. J. Medical College, Pune, India, 1993
- MS (Gen. Surgery), K. G. Medical College, Lucknow, India, 1998
- FRCS, The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK, 1999
- FRACS, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, 2008
- GESA Accreditation in GI Endoscopy, Conjoint Committee for Recognition of Training in GI endoscopy, 2008
Professional Associations
- IFSO
- GESA
- ANZGOSA
- OSSANZ
- FRACS
Special interests
- Weight loss surgery (Lap Gastric Banding , Lap Sleeve Gastrectomy and Lap Gastric Bypass)
- Surgery for cancer of Stomach and Esophagus
- Surgery for reflux disease including hiatus hernia repair
- General Surgery ( hernias,gall bladders etc.)
- Endoscopy (Gastroscopy & Colonoscopy)
Education and training
- Senior Lecturer in Surgery, Monash University, Melbourne
Research
Epworth hospital locations
Consulting locations
Consulting Location
Melbourne Gastro Surgery
Suite 213, Level 2
12 Ormond Boulevard
Bundoora
VIC
3083
Consulting Location
Melbourne Gastro Surgery
Suite F Consulting Suites
246 Clayton Road
Clayton
VIC
3168
Consulting Location
Melbourne Gastro Surgery
Suite 2A, Knox Private Hospital
262 Mountain Highway
Wantirina
VIC
3152
