MBBS FRACS
Colorectal Surgeon in Melbourne
Mr Richard Brouwer consults in Heidelberg and operates privately at Warringal Private Hospital. He also operates in the public system at St Vincent's Public Hospital, Austin Hospital and the Mercy Hospital for Women. Referrals are accepted from general practitioners and specialist colleagues.
About
Richard Brouwer completed his undergraduate medical training at the University of Melbourne, graduating in 1994. He undertook his internship and general surgical training at St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, and was admitted as a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in General Surgery in 2005.
He then completed the post-fellowship training program of the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSSANZ), with fellowship years at the Austin Hospital, St Vincent's Hospital, Auckland Hospital, and Castle Hill Hospital in Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Alongside his private practice, Mr Brouwer is an honorary lecturer at the University of Melbourne. He holds public appointments as a colorectal surgeon at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Austin Hospital, and the Mercy Hospital for Women.
- Qualifications
- MBBS (Melbourne), FRACS
- Training
- CSSANZ post-fellowship program in colorectal surgery
- Private hospital
- Warringal Private Hospital
- Public hospitals
- St Vincent's Hospital · Austin Hospital · Mercy Hospital for Women
- Academic
- Honorary Lecturer, The University of Melbourne
Procedures
Assessment and surgical management of conditions of the colon, rectum and anus, together with general surgical procedures.
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Colorectal cancer
Assessment, staging and surgical management of cancer of the colon and rectum, including participation in multidisciplinary review.
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Robotic surgery
Robotic-assisted colorectal resection, offering precise dissection in the pelvis and the recovery benefits of a minimally invasive approach.
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Laparoscopic bowel surgery
Keyhole resection where appropriate, with the aim of shorter admission and recovery.
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Colonoscopy
Diagnostic and surveillance colonoscopy, polypectomy/endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), and investigation of positive bowel screening tests.
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Hernia repair
Robotic, laparoscopic and open repair of inguinal, umbilical and incisional hernias.
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Anal and perianal conditions
Haemorrhoids, fissure, fistula and pilonidal disease, managed conservatively or surgically.
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Inflammatory bowel disease
Surgical management of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, in conjunction with gastroenterology.
For referring practitioners
Referrals are received electronically. Secure messaging is preferred to email, and there is no need to post or fax a copy.
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- Email admin@melcrs.com Consulting Rooms
Please include relevant history, examination findings, current medications, and any imaging or endoscopy reports. Urgent referrals are triaged on receipt — for an urgent matter, please telephone the rooms on 03 9459 6555 rather than relying on a message alone.
A standard referral from a general practitioner is valid for twelve months; a specialist referral is valid for three months.
Contact
After hours & urgent
Text or call for urgent matters outside business hours. Please include the patient's name.
In a life-threatening emergency call 000 or attend your nearest emergency department.