Dr. Michael Crawford - The Mater Medical Centre

Professional Memberships: International Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Association (IHPBA) - ANZ Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Association (ANZHPBA) - Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) - International Liver Transplant Society (ILTS) - Obesity Surgery Society of ANZ (OSSANZ) - ANZ Gastro-Intestinal Trials Group (AGITG) - Transplant society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ). My particular interests are: - Laparoscopic Surgery - Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy - Surgery of the Liver, pancreas and bile duct - Liver Transplantation - Hernia Surgery - Gallbladder Surgery. He is extensively trained to be able to deliver first class care and techniques to patients with a variety of surgical needs. General Surgery: He performs common General Surgical Operations such as Hernia and Gallbladder surgery. He is an expert in the laparoscopic (key-hole) management of these and other general surgical conditions. Hepatobiliary Surgery: - Much of his focus has been Mastery of complex hepatobiliary surgery. He led the Liver Transplant Surgery team at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for many years. Bariatric Surgery: He has substantial experience and expertise in Obesity Surgery. He has performed Gastric Band surgery for 7 years and Sleeve gastrectomies since 2012. Sleeve gastrectomy has gradually overtaken Gastric banding as the most common bariatric surgery performed by his. Laparoscopic Surgery: He has matured in his surgical practice alongside the development of laparoscopic surgery for various indications, making him an expert in many procedures laparoscopically. he routinely performs many operations with “key-hole” surgery.

• My secretary is Terry Lennon. Terry is able to answer most enquiries. Terry has been with my practice for many years and is a great asset.

• Alex is our newest staff member, but comes with vast medical receptionist experience.  She is warm and friendly and will strive to help with any enquiry