Dr Naveen Agarwal

Dr Naveen is a general and laparoscopic surgeon with over 12 years’ experience who provides specialist care in elective and emergency general surgery and has a  special interest in upper GI and hernia surgery.

Initially trained as a general surgeon in India he attained a fellowship at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and accreditation with RACS-GESA committee for adult endoscopy and colonoscopy.

He then completed a fellowship in acute surgical unit and general surgery for two years and a fellowship in upper GI surgery for two years in South Australia. He is a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Adelaide.

He believes in providing an ethical and patient centric practice. Dealing with surgical problems is a team effort with availability and communication with patients and primary care providers being the key to a successful outcome.

He offers professional services in all general surgical conditions and believes no surgery is minor.

His scope of practice includes:

Elective general Surgery:

Lap cholecystectomy, lap, open and complex hernia repair (inguinal, femoral, recurrent, ventral, incisional), laparoscopic antireflux surgery and hiatus hernia repair, skin cancers, carpal tunnel syndrome, vasectomy, circumcision, pilonidal sinus, muscle biopsy, temporal artery biopsy, lymph node biopsy, ingrown toe nails and infusaport placement.

Benign colorectal conditions:

Perianal sepsis and fistula, fissure and skin tags, haemorrhoids.

Emergency surgery:

Appendicitis, perforated bowel, intestinal obstruction, incarcerated and strangulated hernia, acute

cholecystitis and surgical infections.

Gastroscopy and colonoscopy:

Diagnostic, therapeutic and surveillance.