Dr Adrian Aitken

Breast Surgeon · Colorectal Surgeon (Bowel) · Endocrine Surgeon · General Surgeon · Hand Surgeon · Laparoscopic Surgeon · Upper GI Surgeon (Abdominal)

Telehealth availableMaleSale, VIC

About

Dr Adrian Aitken is a Breast Surgeon, Colorectal Surgeon (Bowel), Endocrine Surgeon, General Surgeon, Hand Surgeon, Laparoscopic Surgeon and Upper GI Surgeon (Abdominal) seeing patients in Sale, VIC. Dr Adrian Aitken also consults in Bairnsdale, VIC. Areas of clinical interest include Abdominoplasty, Abdominal wall reconstruction for ventral hernias, Amputations (below knee and above knee), Bowel and rectal cancer surgery, Hemicolectomy, Low and ultra-low AR. Affiliated with Maryvale Private Hospital. Telehealth consultations are available.

Areas of clinical interest

AbdominoplastyAbdominal wall reconstruction for ventral herniasAmputations (below knee and above knee)Bowel and rectal cancer surgeryHemicolectomyLow and ultra-low ARAPR and ‘enbloc’ resection. Breast surgery for breast lumps and breast cancer. Carpal tunnel decompression under local anaesthetic. Colonoscopydiagnostic and therapeutic including complex polypectomy (GESA certified). Fracture reduction and care. Gallstone surgery. Both laparoscopic and open gastric surgery for benign and malignant conditions. Gastroscopyboth diagnostic and therapeutic including management of acute esophageal and gastric haemorrhage (GESA certified). Hand surgery for trigger fingers. Tendon and tendon sheath problems. Dupuytren contracture correction. Hernia repair of the umbilicusgroinabdominal wall and pelvis. Laparoscopic surgeryboth diagnostic and division of adhesions. Lipomas. Lymph node excisions. Melanoma and skin cancer surgery (including sentinel node biopsy and lymph node basin clearance). Minor orthopaedic procedures including K-wire fixation. Parathyroidectomy for hyperplasia and tumours of the parathyroids. Peripheral nerve transpositions. Pilonidal sinus excision procedures. Plastic surgical procedures (including head and neck surgery). Sentinel node lymphadenectomy for melanoma and breast carcinomas. Splenectomy. Skin cancer excisions and melanoma treatment. Skin grafts and complex local flap reconstruction. Surgery for salivary gland tumours. Testicular and scrotal procedures (including hydrocele and testicular tumour surgery). Trauma surgery including emergency laparotomythoracotomycranial haematoma evacuation etc. Thyroid surgery. Ulceration of the lower limb. Varicose veins and Vasectomy.

Locations

Fitzpatrick House
134 Guthridge Parade, Sale VIC 3850
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Practice
134 Guthridge Parade, Sale VIC 3850
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Practice
8 Pearson St, Bairnsdale VIC 3875
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Details

Qualifications
  • MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery, University of New South Wales, Australia, 1991
  • FRACS (Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Australia, 2003)
  • PhD (Doctor of Philosophy, University of New South Wales, Australia, 1987)
AffiliationsMaryvale Private Hospital (Morwell, VIC)

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