Epworth Healthcare

The Centre is the East Gippsland consulting base for Epworth Specialists when they visit the region, providing local patients with convenient access to expert medical care without the need to travel to metropolitan hospitals for initial consultations and follow-up appointments.

Each specialist’s visiting days are listed within their individual bio below, along with further details about their areas of expertise.

Appointment bookings can be made directly through their profile utilising the details provided.

Epworth Specialists

The following doctors operating out of The Centre specialise in; Neurology, General Surgery, Breast Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Vascular Surgery & Cardiothoracic Surgery.

TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT:
Use the contact details provided on the respective Specialist's pages below, this will take you directly to the Specialist's office.
*bookings are made directly through the Specialist's Office and not The Centre.

Dr Roshan Ariyaratnam

General Surgeon

Areas of Interest:

Robotic surgery, Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Hernia Surgery

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Dr Roshan Ariyaratnam is a General Surgeon with interests in Abdominal Wall and Complex Hernia Surgery. He was born and raised in the United Kingdom, where he completed his medical education at Imperial College London Medical School in 2008. In 2011, Roshan became a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Seeking new challenges and opportunities, he migrated to Australia to pursue advanced surgical training in General Surgery. He obtained his Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2022 after completing training through Western Health. Roshan has been mentored by some of the finest surgeons in the world and is able to offer the finest care in General Surgery to the region.

IN RESIDENCE:

24-25/03 | 19-20/05 | 16-17/06 | 14-15/07 | 11-12/08

REFERRAL & APPOINTMENTS:

0492 953 440

03 8677 2979

info@roysurgical.com

www.roysurgical.com.au

Dr Jonathan Robin

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Areas of Interest:

Hip surgery
Knee surgery
Sports orthopaedic surgery,
Trauma
Robotic Surgery

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Mr Jonathan Robin is a fellowship trained, Melbourne based Orthopaedic Surgeon with national and international experience.

Jonathan has a subspecialist expertise in knee and hip surgery and has completed two prestigious international knee fellowships in Bristol (UK) and Lyon (France). Mr Robin has developed a special interest in treating patients with ACL injuries, patella instability, meniscus and cartilage damage and knee and hip arthritis.

IN RESIDENCE:

1/05 | 29/05 | 26/06 | 24/07 | 21/08 | 18/09 | 16/10 | 13/11 | 11/12

REFERRAL & APPOINTMENTS:

P: 03 7033 0502

F: 03 7033 0505

E: admin@jonrobinortho.au

W: www.jonrobinortho.au

Dr Richard Pennington

Orthopeaedic Surgeon

Areas of Interest:

Elbow surgery
Hand and Wrist surgery
Shoulder surgery
Sports orthopaedic surgery
Trauma

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Mr Richard Pennington is an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in all upper limb conditions from the shoulder to the elbow, wrist and hand including trauma. Richard completed his medical degree from Imperial College School of Medicine in London. His orthopaedic training was completed on the prestigious Guy's and St Thomas' Orthopaedic Training Program in the UK. He gained the fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in 2010.

Richard and his family moved to Australia in 2012 where he completed two AOA accredited fellowships. The first in shoulder and elbow surgery at Monash Medical Centre in Melbourne, and the second in knee and sports reconstruction at North Sydney Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre, at The Mater Hospital in Sydney. As his practice has grown he has consolidated his skills and expertise to specialise solely in upper limb conditions.

IN RESIDENCE:

Via Telehealth.

REFERRAL & APPOINTMENTS:

P: 1300 125 218

F: 03 8414 4031

E: admin@theorthoclinicmelbourne.com.au

W: www.theorthoclinicmelbourne.com.au

IN RESIDENCE:

Via Telehealth.

REFERRAL & APPOINTMENTS:

P: 03 8518 0575

F: 03 8518 0573

E: info@chestsurgery.com.au

W: www.chestsurgery.com.au

Dr Jazmin Eckhaus

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Areas of Interest:

Robotic assisted surgery
Thoracic surgery

Jazmin is a subspecialist thoracic surgeon with public appointments at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne and Eastern Health. Since completing general cardiothoracic training in Australia, she has undertaken further training in thoracic oncology, chest trauma and minimally invasive thoracic surgery.

Her areas of interest include minimally invasive surgery including robotic and VATS surgery, lung cancer and pulmonary nodules, pleural disease such as pleural effusions, chest wall disease including thoracic outlet obstruction, airway lesions and thoracic endometriosis. Jazmin welcomes referrals for both operative candidates as well as those in whom intervention may not be indicated or desired, but who would benefit from the chance to discuss their concerns with a surgeon. As well as her surgical interests she has an active interest in clinical ethics.

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Appointment Types

Appointments will be in person or via Telehealth, each will operate out of The Centre. To book an appointment, contact the Specialist directly via their details in the section above.

In Person

Once you've booked an appointment, you will visit your Specialist 'In Person' in one of our consulting suites at The Centre.
Arrive 10 minutes prior to your appointment and check in at the front desk.

Telehealth

If your appointment is confirmed via Telehealth. Arrive at The Centre 10 minutes prior to your appointment and our team will set you up in our Telehealth room and connect you to your Specialist. You don't have to lift a finger.

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Epworth Specialists

Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Areas of Interest:

Hip surgery

Knee surgery

Sports orthopaedic surgery,

Trauma

Robotic Surgery

Appointment Types

Appointments will be in person or via Telehealth, each will operate out of The Centre. To book an appointment, contact the Specialist directly via their details in the section above.

In Person

Once you've booked an appointment, you will visit your Specialist 'In Person' in one of our consulting suites at The Centre. Arrive 10 minutes prior to your appointment and check in at the front desk.

Telehealth

If your appointment is confirmed via Telehealth. Arrive at The Centre 10 minutes prior to your appointment and our team will set you up in our Telehealth room and connect you to your Specialist. You don't have to lift a finger.

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Once you've booked an appointment, you will visit your Specialist 'In Person' in one of our consulting suites at The Centre.
Arrive 10 minutes prior to your appointment and check in at the front desk.