Experienced Surgeon with Extensive Expertise
Our team, led by the seasoned and skilled surgeon Palan Thirunavukkarasu, is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for gallbladder and hernia issues.
With a focus on hernias and gallbladders, we possess extensive expertise in managing various related conditions. Our surgical interventions encompass both advanced laparoscopic (keyhole) techniques and conventional open procedures. We constantly strive to remain at the cutting edge of innovation by offering state-of-the-art techniques, such as component separation and Botox injections for large and intricate hernias.
Our clinic offers prompt assessment and consultation for patients, typically within a two-week timeframe. If surgery is deemed necessary, we aim to provide surgical intervention within a few weeks, ensuring timely and efficient care for our patients.
Dr. Palan Thirunavukkarasu
Palan is an Australian trained surgeon. He completed his medical degree in India and his internship in Malaysia. He relocated to Perth in 2004 and completed his surgical training and fellowship in General Surgery. Palan then completed his advanced surgical training in
- General Surgery; and
- Breast Oncoplasty
at Perth’s tertiary hospitals. Palan is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
Palan provides a patient centred approach by integrating surgical knowledge, and clinical skills in the provision of continuous patient care. His care starts from the initial consult until discharge and follow up care. He is respected for his patient advocacy, empathy and compassionate care.
Palan is committed to lifelong reflective learning. He mentors junior medical staff and students. Palan is also a mentor and examiner for Surgical Trainees. As a Consultant he especially enjoys mentoring students and trainees.
When not working hard for his patients, Palan enjoys spending time with his family (including his 3 cats and geriatric golden retriever) and travelling.
Qualifications
- Bachelor Medicine Bachelor Surgery (MBBS)
Post Graduate
- MRCS (Member of Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland)
- Associate Member of BreastSurgANZ (Breast Surgeons of Australia and New Zealand)
- FRACS (Fellow of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons)
Teaching Positions
- Adjunct Senior Lecturer University of Notre Dame
- Instructor for General Surgery Trainee Workshops
- Instructor for Oncoplastic Surgery Courses
- Examiner for Health Education Australia Limited (HEAL)
- Examiner for UWA and Notre Dame medical students