A/Prof David Read

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> Bowel cancer
> Haemorrhoids (rectal bleeding)
> Hernia surgery
> Colonoscopy
> Keyhole bowel surgery

David is a Specialist Colorectal Surgeon based at Melbourne Private Hospital. He has expertise in minimally invasive colorectal surgical procedures, including laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery, diverticular disease, inflammatory bowel disease, rectal prolapse plus patients who require bowel resections for gynaecological conditions. He is also experienced with the advanced proctological conditions such as haemorrhoids, anal fissure and fistula. He also has substantial experience with laparoscopic hernia repairs.

David also works at the Royal Melbourne Hospital as the Director of Trauma, and is a national leader in trauma surgery, with niche expertise in the surgery of disaster and conflict. He has responded to several disasters such as the Bali Bombings, Ashmore Reef incident and Typhoon Haiyan.

He received a Masters of Epidemiology with distinction, is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Melbourne, and has research interests in trauma epidemiology, Indigenous health, and rural surgery.

He visits Darwin Private Hospital several times a year, plus Kilmore District Hospital monthly.