Cancer Treatment Center - Australia
Sydney Surgical Associates provide the best breast cancer surgeon in Sydney. We are highly experienced and specialise in a range of operative procedures at multiple locations across Sydney.
After extensive placement and specialist fellowships, Dr Ruben Cohen-Hallaleh became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2014 and received his Masters (ChM) in General Surgery from the University of Edinburgh in 2017.
Dr Cohen-Hallaleh’s international experience includes a Clinical Surgical Oncology Fellowship at The Royal Marsden Hospital in London, UK, and Head/Neck/Breast/Endocrine Surgical Fellowship in Auckland City Hospital, New Zealand.
With an aesthetic approach to breast cancer removal and breast conservation, Sydney Breast Associates focus on the best possible outcomes for their patients – from minimally invasive techniques to partial and total/skin-sparing/nipple-sparing mastectomy. Our breast surgeons work alongside experienced plastic and reconstructive surgeons to provide immediate breast reconstruction where possible.
BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT
Before you make an appointment with your surgeon, please ensure you have a current referral from your GP or specialist. Please confirm your clinic location at the time of booking, as there are multiple clinic locations.
URGENT APPOINTMENT
Should your condition be urgent in nature, please inform us when making an appointment, and we’ll endeavour to organise a consult as soon as possible.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:
• a current referral from your GP or specialist
• any relevant tests or scans, including blood tests, mammograms, ultrasounds, MRIs or CTs
• your Medicare and Health Fund details
• list of current medications and allergies
• any questions you may wish to ask
If you or someone you know are looking for the best breast cancer surgeon in Sydney NSW, do not hesitate to contact Sydney Breast Associates today.
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