General Surgeons
Doctors
General Surgeons
BSc, MBBS, FRACS
Specialty: General Surgeon
Dr Dan completed his medical degree (MBBS) at Griffith University on the Gold Coast in 2008 followed by an internship and resident medical training at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. He then undertook the role of surgical assistant to many of Brisbane’s most experienced and influential private Upper GI and bariatric surgeons for the following 2 years. Daniel was accepted onto the RACS training programme for general surgery and spent 5 years working at various QLD public hospitals before obtaining his FRACS in General Surgery in 2018. He has undergone sub-specialist training in Upper GI and Bariatric surgery at the RBWH during 2019—arguably one of the busiest Upper GI and Bariatric units in the country—leading to vast experience in dealing with this complex patient cohort.
He is also dedicated to spending quality time with his wife and four children, and being active outdoors as much as possible.
Appointments & Enquiries
Brisbane Breast and Surgical Care
Suite 10, Level 1
5 McLennan Court
North Lakes QLD 4509
Phone: 07 3226 3800
Fax: 07 3482 3273
Website: www.drdanielwalker.com.au
MBBS, FRCS (Glasgow), FRACS, FICS
Specialty: General Surgeon
Dr Khan’s clinical focus is specialising in
- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy,
- Hemorrhoid Treatment
- Hernia Surgery
- Colorectal and Bowel Surgery
- Gallbladder Surgery
Since 2011 Dr Khan have been working as consultant surgeon and has performed hundreds of advanced laparoscopic abdominal procedures.
Dr Khan successfully completed post graduate training in Brisbane Queensland Australia and obtained fellowship in General Surgery (FRACS) in 2011.
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
- Fellows of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS)
- General Registration with Medical Board of Queensland
Dr Khan is certified to perform colonoscopy and gastroscopy.
Professional Memberships
- Fellowship Royal Australian College of Surgeons (FRACS)
- Fellowship of Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow (FRCS)
- Gastroenterological society of Australia (GESA)
- Royal Australian College of Surgeons (RACS)
- Australian Medical Association Queensland
- Rural Doctors Association of South Africa
Dr. Khan successfully completed 4 years of advanced surgical training in general surgery in Princess Alexandra hospital Brisbane which is the centre of excellence for surgical training in Australia.
Prior to arriving in Australia Dr Khan gained broad surgical experience as a general surgeon in different hospitals in South Africa, especially with managing trauma and advanced surgical conditions.
Appointments & Enquiries
North Lakes Day Hospital
7 Endeavour Boulevard
North Lakes QLD 4506
Phone: 07 3038 3217
Fax: 07 3009 0477
Email: sunnybankspecialistsgroup@gmail.com
Website: www.drnaeemkhan.com.au
MBBS (Hons), FRACS
Speciality: General Surgeon
Dr Rod Borrowdale is a Brisbane educated surgeon who has been providing specialist surgical services, including gastrointestinal endoscopies, on the Redcliffe Peninsula for over 25 years. Dr Borrowdale completed his medical qualifications, MBBS (Hons) at the University of Queensland in 1984. In 1992 he completed his advanced surgical training at the Princess Alexandra Hospital and other affiliated South East Queensland hospitals.
After being admitted as a Fellow to the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS), Dr Borrowdale travelled to the United Kingdom and in 1993 underwent two years of Post-Fellowship training at the North Hampshire Hospital in Basingstoke. During his time, he worked with world-renowned Colorectal Surgeon Bill Heald, and esteemed Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic surgeon Myrddin Rees.
After returning to the Greater Brisbane area in 1995, he was appointed Director of Surgery at Redcliffe Hospital. For many years Dr Borrowdale taught RACS courses such as Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient (CCrISP) and Early Management of Severe Trauma (EMST). He continues to work as a Senior Instructor for CCrISP courses.
Dr Borrowdale operates at Peninsula Private Hospital, North Lakes Day Hospital and Redcliffe Hospital. He consults at North Lakes Specialist Centre and Peninsula Specialist Centre, Kippa-Ring. Dr Borrowdale also enjoys his role as an educator; he is regularly involved in educating trainee surgeons, junior medical staff, and medical students from the University of Queensland.
Appointments & Enquiries
North Lakes Specialist Medical Centre
Suite 311, 6 North Lakes Drive
North Lakes, Qld, 4509
Phone: (07) 3910 5150
Email: northsidesurgeons@gmail.com.au
Website: www.drborrowdale.com.au
BSc (Hons), MBBS (Hon), PhD, FRACS
Speciality: General Surgeon
Dr McGregor completed his Medical Degree with first class honours from the University of Queensland. Following this he completed and was awarded a PhD from Monash University. He completed his advanced surgical training at the Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital and at various hospitals around the state. As well as many broad general surgery terms, he completed subspecialty training terms in paediatric, vascular, hepatobiliary, pancreatic, bariatric, breast, endocrine and colorectal surgery. He also trained in colonoscopy and upper endoscopy and is certified in both by the Gastrointestinal Society of Australia.
Dr McGregor is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in General Surgery. He is a member of the Breast Section of the RACS, General Surgeons Australia and sits on the Qld Regional Board of General Surgery. He is the Director of Surgical Training at Redcliffe Hospital and is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Surgery at The University of Queensland. He is a busy dad with 4 young children.
He thoroughly enjoys the challenges and variety of being a General Surgeon. He has a particular interest in advanced laparascopic surgery, including hernia surgery, gallbladder surgery & bowel resection. His other main focus and interest is caring for ladies with breast cancer.
Special interests:
• Laparoscopic hernia surgery
• Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery
• Breast Cancer surgery
• Anal canal problems
• Vasectomy
• Colonoscopy/ Endoscopy
• Melanoma & Skin Cancer
Appointments & Enquiries
Northside General Surgeons
Suite 311 North Lakes Specialist Centre
6 North Lakes Drive
North Lakes, QLD, 4509
Phone: (07) 3910 5150
Email: northsidesurgeons@gmail.com.au
Website: www.drhughmcgregor.com.au
MBBS, BSc(Med), FRACS
Speciality: General Surgeon
Dr Daniel Mehanna is a General Surgeon and Gastrointestinal Endoscopist with a special interest in laparoscopic, colorectal and hernia surgery. Dr Mehanna obtained his medical degree from the University of New South Wales and trained in various hospitals including Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney.
After completion of his General Surgical Training in Australia he worked in Scotland for his fellowship year before settling in Queensland. Dr Mehanna has a keen interest in teaching and education and the Director of Clinical Training at Caboolture Hospital, a Senior Lecturer (University of Queensland) as is member of the Academy of Surgical Educators. He prides himself on delivering a professional yet personable service to which his patients can relate.
Appointments & Enquiries
North Lakes Day Hospital
7 Endeavour Blvd
North Lakes, QLD, 4509
Phone: 07 5495 9400
Email: admin@drdmehanna.com.au
Website: www.caboolturesurgery.com
BSc (Hons), MBBS (Hons), FRACS
Speciality: General Surgery
Dr Craig Harris is a Colorectal Surgeon consulting and operating at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside, St Andrew’s Hospital Brisbane and North Lakes Day Hospital. Dr Harris is Brisbane born and bred. After completing a Bachelor of Science at the University of Queensland with first-class honours, Dr Harris decided to pursue a medical career.
He completed his medical degree at the University of Sydney again graduating with honours and subsequently returned to his hometown of Brisbane. General surgery training was undertaken through the Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital and its affiliated hospitals. Subspecialty colorectal surgery training was then completed with national and international colorectal surgery fellowships in high volume leading colorectal surgery units, namely Christchurch Hospital New Zealand, Concord Hospital Sydney, and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Sydney. This provided extensive experience in all areas of colon and rectal surgery.
Dr Harris practices broadly across all aspects of colorectal surgery with a particular interest in laparoscopic and robotic colorectal cancer surgery, pelvic exenteration, inflammatory bowel disease and benign anorectal disorders. He has published and presented internationally on the outcomes following pelvic exenteration surgery for recurrent rectal cancer. Upon returning to Brisbane Dr Harris was appointed as a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at the Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital and is a Senior Lecturer with the University of Queensland. He is accredited with the Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA) to perform colonoscopy and endoscopy and is a member of the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSSANZ).
Dr Harris is pleased to provide an all-encompassing colorectal service to patients of all ages. With consulting rooms at North Lakes, Chermside and Spring Hill he is able to offer patients a wide range of convenient options for initial consultations, procedures and subsequent follow-up.
Appointments & Enquiries
North Lakes Icon Consulting Suites
Level 1, 9 McLennan Court
North Lakes Qld 4509
Phone: (07) 3352 5310
Email: reception@harriscolorectal.com.au
Website: www.harriscolorectal.com.au
