Meet Dr Mary Theophilus
24 Oct 2016
24 October 2016
Q. How long have you been working as a general surgeon?
I have been working as a general surgeon for nearly seven years.
Q. What are your areas of interest?
As well as being a general surgeon, I am also a fully trained colorectal surgeon having completed a fellowship in Melbourne. Whilst I enjoy all colorectal surgery and all acute general surgery, my particular areas of interests include advanced laparoscopic surgery, particularly with bowel resections. I also enjoy all colorectal abdominal and perianal work.
Q. What is St John of God Midland Public Hospital doing to continually improve patient care?
The Department of General Surgery is striving to ensure our patients have holistic care and good follow up. We provide a wide range of services and are able to look after a more comorbid cohort of patients than previously possible. Very few patients now have to be transferred out of the hospital.
Our cancer patients receive a quick comprehensive service with full discussion at multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure they receive the correct treatments and operations, inthe current order, to ensure maximal survival and quality of life.
All surgeons at Midland are adept at laparoscopy and minimal invasive surgery in a wide range of general surgery and have embraced the latest techniques to limit recovery time and reduce morbidity. We have many experienced surgeons trained to a high standard with a range of specialty expertise, short waiting times and excellent follow up care.
Q. Why have you chosen to work in Midland?
I am proud to do the job that I do and happy that I can work at the new hospital to ensure the community receives the most up to date and holistic care on their doorstep.
General Surgery Public Clinics
General Surgery clinics are underway at the hospital; we encourage bookings through the Central Referral System or direct to the hospital.
Type two clinics in plastic surgery, orthopaedic surgery, ENT and urology need to be referred direct to the individual service.
Phone: (08) 9462 4293
Fax: (08) 9462 4085
Email: [email protected]