| Cardiothoracic Surgery
Tel: (08) 9346 2383
Location: 6th Floor, G Block
The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery provides services for the management of heart and aorta, lung, oesophageal and mediastinal and chest wall diseases. Specifically:
- Cardiac surgery - coronary artery bypass grafting including minimally invasive techniques of offpump coronary grafting; valve surgery including mitral valve repair and replacement and aortic valve replacement with mechanical and biological valves.
- Lung surgery - lung resection for carcinoma and benign conditions; involvement in neo adjuvant trial for advanced lung carcinoma; lung volume reduction surgery using thoracoscopic techniques.
- Thoracoscopic surgery for pneumothorax and diagnosis of thoracic disorders.
- Management of thoracic trauma.
- Patient educator involved in pre- and post-operative management and organising country patient accommodation.
Contacts
| Specialists |
Business Hours |
After Hours |
Mr Mark Newman (Director)
Mr Lucas Sanders
Mr Jurgen Passage
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(08) 9346 2383 |
(08) 9346 3333 |
| Registrar |
Pager 4871 |
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| Secretary |
Tel: (08) 9346 2383
Fax: (08) 9346 2344 |
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Specialist Interests
- Beating Heart Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery.
- Thoracoscopic lung surgery including Lung Volume Reduction Surgery for Emphysema.
Outpatient Referrals
Contact Secretary on 9346 2383 or by letter or fax to 9346 2344.
Urgent referrals via Registrar, Pager 4871.
Patient Advice Services
Patient Educator available during business hours; page through Hospital switchboard.
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