General Surgeons

MBBS (Hons), BSc (Hons), PhD, FRACS

Speciality: General Surgeon

Associate Professor Hugh McGregor is a specialist general surgeon with a national and international reputation in hernia surgery and abdominal wall reconstruction. He is an Associate Professor of Surgery at The University of Queensland and currently serves as President of the Australia & New Zealand Hernia Society (ANZ Hernia).

His practice is focused on the management of simple, complex, recurrent, and chronic pain–related hernia conditions, with a particular expertise in minimally invasive (laparoscopic and robotic) techniques and advanced abdominal wall surgery. He is the leading Australian expert in the treatment of chronic groin pain and post-hernia repair pain syndromes. He also has extensive experience in proctology, having performed over 6000 surgeries for haemorrhoids, fistulas, fissures and the like. He has extensive experience in all facets of general surgery and performs endoscopy and colonoscopy weekly.

He is an expert on two robotic platforms, the Da Vinci system and Hugo RAS. He uses these to perform difficult and complex hernia surgeries and surgeries for chronic pain. Associate Professor McGregor completed his medical degree with honours at The University of Queensland and holds a PhD from Monash University. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS). He is widely recognised for his leadership in hernia surgery and is actively involved in national and international collaborative research programs.

His academic interests include surgical outcomes, chronic groin pain, and optimisation of hernia repair techniques. In his role as President of ANZ Hernia, Associate Professor McGregor is actively involved in shaping standards of care, education, and research across Australia and New Zealand. He regularly contributes to professional education through teaching, mentoring, conference faculty and convenor roles, and invited presentations. Associate Professor McGregor is known for his patient-centred approach, easy going down to earth manner and commitment to his patients.

Appointments & Enquiries

Northside General Surgeons
Suite 311 North Lakes Specialist Centre
6 North Lakes Drive
North Lakes, QLD, 4509

Phone: (07) 3910 5150
Fax: (07) 3910 5160
Email: admin@northsidesurgeons.com.au
Website: www.drhughmcgregor.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: admin@northsidesurgeons.com.au
Website: www.drborrowdale.com.au

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

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, 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, 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
Email: rose.iacovella@bbsc.au
Website: www.drdanielwalker.com.au