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Melbourne Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mr Simon Holland joins the INAS Online Community

MB,BS,(Hons) FRACS

Mr Simon Holland is an experienced Melbourne Orthopaedic Surgeon with private consulting suites located in East Melbourne, Northcote, Sunbury and Ringwood East.??

Mr Holland completed his Bachelors of...

INAS Directors fight back against cancer and relay for life

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For INAS Director, Darren Lemin, cancer has impacted him and his loved ones once too often.

In the past, Darren was diagnosed and successfully beat leukaemia, several of their close friends have lost their lives and just last week, the family farewelled thei...

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Why one South Morang survivor is now taking on the health system to stop people dying while waiting.??

South Morang local, Darren Lemin, thought that his diagnosis of leukaemia was the worst news he could hear . . . that was until he was told he may need to wai...

INAS welcomes Dr Anthony Lawrence Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

Dr Anthony Lawrence is a senior specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with over 20 years experience.??

Dr Lawrence provides all aspects of general obstetric and gynaecological services and has a major focus on the investigation and management of infertility...

Northpark Private Hospital joins INAS to showcase their healthcare specialists

We would like to welcome Northpark Private Hospital to the INAS online community.??

Located in Bundoora Victoria, Northpark Private Hospital provides a broad range of services including Maternity, Orthopaedics, Breast Service, Vascular Surgery and many more.??

H...

Mother turns to INAS, after her daughter suffers an anaphylactic shock

MELISSA Flentjar turned to social media when told she had to wait six months for a specialist appointment to find out why her three-year-old daughter suffered a severe anaphylactic shock.

She credits the decision with saving her daughter's life.

The Epping res...

Melbourne Paediatrician, Dr David Tran, joins ineedaspecialist

Melbourne Paediatrician, Dr David Tran, is available to consult with patients at Northpark Private Hospital Bundoora, Eastern Health Paediatric Department and Austin Hospital.??

Dr Tran has a keen interest in looking after the health and well being of children...

How do new patients find you?

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When patients contact us, we are always amazed how they seem to think that it's normal to wait months for an appointment with a medical specialist. However, what is more baffling is that there are many specialists with empty appointments that are ready, will...

Introducing Melbourne Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Dr Lloyd Tang

Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

MBBS, FRANZCOG

Dr Lloyd Tang is a Melbourne Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and is available to see patients in his private consulting suites in East Melbourne and Bundoora.??

Dr Tang obtained hi...

Melbourne Plastic/Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr Raminder Dhillon joins INAS

Dr Raminder Dhillon

MBCHB FRACS (PLAST)

Dr Raminder Dhillon is a highly trained plastic and reconstructive surgeon with private consulting suites located in central Melbourne, Lower Templestowe and Werribee.

Dr Dhillon completed a Microsurgery Research Fellow...

INAS welcomes Melbourne Orthopaedic Surgeon, Ms Anna Manolopoulos

Melbourne Orthopaedic surgeon, Ms Anna Manolopoulos, is committed to providing excellence in care and communication to her patients. With years of extensive experience, Ms Manolopoulos is available to consult with patients at several different locations aro...

Medical Specialists with Long Waiting Lists - How to See a Specialist Faster

In 2010 the Victorian state government promised to release the figures surrounding the hidden waiting lists for outpatient services, but just last year they had still not delivered on their promise. Every time a GP refers a patient to a medical specialist at...

How does a heat wave affect the human body?

Scientists are reporting that climate change will bring longer, hotter summers to many places on the planet - with Australia experiencing its hottest year on record in 2013. With more heat waves on the horizon and a big one currently sweeping much of Austra...

How you can see a specialist faster

It can take weeks, months and even years to get in to see some medical specialists in Melbourne, and unfortunately the current GP referral system doesn't help. Most GPs only know a few specialists to refer their patients to, so although there are many qualifie...

INAS welcomes Dr Grace Chew, Breast Endocrine and General Surgeon

Dr Grace Chew is a specialist Breast Endocrine and General Surgeon with extensive experience in breast, thyroid and skin cancer treatment.??

Dr Chew performs breast oncoplastic surgery, offering immediate breast reconstruction at the time of cancer resect...

What every woman needs to know about ovarian cancer

February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in Australia. This campaign is vital for generating much-needed funds for further research but more importantly, highlighting the symptoms to all women, as early detection, diagnosis and treatment are crucial to bat...

Assoc. Prof. Peter Foley joins the INAS Online Community

Associate Professor Peter Foley is a dermatologist based in Malvern with over 15 years of extensive experience in all aspects of dermatology.

Associate Professor Foley's interests in dermatology include psoriasis, photosensitivity (sunlight sensitivity) disord...