Our surgeons came together because we value providing a high standard of care for our patients. Between us, we cover the spectrum of general surgical procedures. We trust one another and have confidence that by working as a team our patients will receive excellent, high-quality care no matter what the circumstances.
Dr Aldridge cares about his patients and his strength is explaining choices and procedures to them in a clear, comfortable way. He wants people to feel safe, empowered and understand their conditions and options.
He currently practices at Fiona Stanley and Fremantle Hospitals, where he is head of Acute Surgery and Trauma Services, and St John of God Murdoch Private Hospital. He has special interests in elective and emergency hernia and gallbladder surgery, surgical endoscopy, and trauma.
Dr Aldridge's most frequent operations include appendicectomy, cholecystectomy (gall bladder surgery) with advanced skills in bile duct exploration and clearance, hernia repair including complex and recurrent hernia problems, and surgery for small bowel and colonic disease. He is trained in laparoscopic and open surgery and GESA certified in colonoscopy and upper GI endoscopy.
Oscar studied in Hobart at UTAS and after completing internship as a basic surgical trainee at Fremantle Hospital in 2006-2007 Dr Aldridge spent four years with the army as a medical officer, including a deployment to Afghanistan as Senior Medical Officer, Combined Team Uruzgan. Dr Aldridge's experience with treating trauma and other emergencies inspired him to pursue a career in emergency surgery after his time in the Army. He trained with great surgeons in Western Australia and Victoria and particularly enjoys treating veterans, current service members and their families.
oscar.aldridge@westerngensurg.com.au
Dr Katherine Broughton is a dedicated surgeon who performs a wide range of general surgical and colorectal procedures. Always patient-focussed with a passion for laparoscopic and open colorectal surgery. Katherine undertakes hernia, gallbladder, pilonidal surgery as well as colonoscopy and gastroscopy procedures. Dr Broughton is a no-gap surgeon minimising out of pocket costs for patients.
After completing general surgical training in New Zealand and gaining Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2015, Dr Broughton undertook her first year of colorectal specialty training in Perth. She then embarked on two years of UK training (Western General, Edinburgh and Royal Infirmary, Glasgow) to gain experience in gynae-oncology, advanced pelvic cancers and inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr Broughton has multiple papers published in improving outcomes in patients undergoing emergency surgery and has spoken at many conferences in the UK and mainland Europe on the topic. She is also available to provide up to date education to GPs and other colleagues.
Specialises in Gallbladder, Liver, and Pancreas Surgery. He performs Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy and Interventional Endoscopy including ERCP for benign and malignant conditions and utilises Laparoscopic (keyhole) and Robotic surgery when favourable.
He regularly volunteers at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital in Suva, Fiji, training junior surgeons and is an examiner for the Masters of Surgery program at the Fiji National University.
Dr Webber attended Medical School at The University of Western Australia, graduating with Honours in 2006.
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laurence.webber@westerngensurg.com.au
Dr Trivedi was inspired to help found the Western General Surgeons Practice to provide the best surgical service to all these patients, seeking urgent, comprehensive and specialized emergency surgery service through private health insurance providers.
He arrived in Australia from India over ten years ago and worked as a fellow in the Acute Surgical Unit at Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth. After finishing two years of post-fellowship training in acute care surgery, he also works as a consultant surgeon at Fiona Stanley and Fremantle Hospital Group.
With experience at Rockingham Hospital and Bunbury Hospital, Dr Trivedi also spent time at various WA Country Health Services Hospital as a Consultant Surgeon.
Before commencing General Surgery training, Dr Trivedi spent time in various surgical sub-specialties like Plastic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery and Neurosurgery as an unaccredited registrar. These specialties helped Dr Trivedi gain invaluable experience adding to his overall expertise as a General Surgeon.
Additional Roles
anand.trivedi@westerngensurg.com.au
Dr. Willy Low is a general surgeon with a special interest in Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric surgery.
Dr Low moved to Perth to study medicine in UWA. He went on to obtain his FRACS in general surgery, having worked in a number of tertiary and regional hospitals in WA throughout his training. He then completed a further two years of fellowship in upper gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery in NSW. After which, he returned to WA as a consultant general surgeon, providing his services to the public and private patients in Albany.
He is skilled in laparoscopic surgeries including hernia repairs, appendicectomies, cholecystectomies and bile duct explorations, with advanced training in anti reflux surgeries. He is GESA certified to perform colonoscopies and upper GI endoscopies, with extra training in therapeutic endoscopies such as dilatation, PEG insertion and stents.
Dr Low is fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese. He also speaks Hokkien and Malay. Dr Low understands that good communication and a patient centered approach is essential to optimal patient care and he strives daily to provide the best care to his patients.
Dr Salim is an academic surgeon who covers all general surgical conditions and sub specialises in conditions affecting the gallbladder, liver and pancreas. As a surgeon who emphasises patient-centred care, Dr. Salim places his patient’s health care needs above all else. His focus on your holistic medical journey, his friendly, approachable nature and ability to clearly communicate your treatment path makes him both a trusted and sought after surgeon.
Having grown up in Perth, Dr Salim travelled east, completing his general surgical training at the prestigious Royal Prince Alfred hospital in Sydney. Dr Salim completed further sub specialist training at the esteemed St. Vincents hospital in Melbourne and Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth, with a focus on minimally invasive surgery and interventional endoscopy. Having trained under international leaders in surgery, Dr Salim looks forward to providing world class surgical care to the community that shaped him into who he is today.
Dr Salim holds an academic appointment at the University of Western Australia and clinical appointments at Royal Perth Hospital, Fiona Stanley Hospital and Hollywood Private Hospital. His patients have the added benefit of multidisciplinary care and access to specialists in all fields.
