General Surgery & Breast Oncoplasty

DR PALAN THIRUNAVUKKARASU


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CENTRE HOURS


MONDAY
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
TUESDAY
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
WEDNESDAY
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
THURSDAY
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
FRIDAY
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM


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CONTACT INFO


SUITE LOCATION: 12
VISITING SPECIALIST:
This specialist consults at our centre on selected days only and may not be on site every day





MBBS MRCS FRACS

Palan is a Specialist Breast and General Surgeon who has a comprehensive and holistic approach to patient management.

He is a strong advocate for his patients, providing evidence based clinical care, optimising outcomes for the individual patient.
NO GAP PROVIDER

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.


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BACKGROUND

  • Qualifications
  • Teaching Positions
  • Bachelor Medicine Bachelor Surgery (MBBS)
  • 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)
  • 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

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