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Vascular Surgeon welcomed at The Friendlies

Dr Ramesh Tripathi (Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon) has started work with the Friendlies on a full time basis and will consult from his rooms at the Friendlies Medical Suites. Ramesh graduated with honours from Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India and obtained FRCS General Surgery from Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. He subsequently trained in Australia at Royal Perth Hospital, Perth and received FRACS Vascular Surgery from Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. He subsequently workedMore

Bundaberg doctor helps restore sight to hundreds of Cambodians

Hundreds of Cambodians have had their eyesight restored thanks to volunteers like Doctor David Merefield. Dr Merefield, from Coral Coast Anaesthesia, was one of a group of volunteer doctors and nurses who each year travel to Cambodia as a part of the Cambodia Vision team, an NGO responsible for treating thousands of Cambodians, restoring their sight, treating their eyes and returning them to work. This year was the first time Dr Merefield had worked with Cambodia Vision. “A couple ofMore

Dedicated Endoscopy Unit planned

A dedicated Endoscopy Unit, for procedures such as endoscopy and colonoscopy, is currently being built at the Friendly Society Private Hospital, in the space made vacant when the Day Oncology Unit was expanded and relocated in August, 2016. CEO Alan Cooper said the development of a dedicated Endoscopy Unit will relieve the burden on the five current hospital theatres. “We have welcomed more surgeons in 2016, with more expected to start this year. While this brings many great services toMore

The personal connections make volunteering worthwhile

For volunteer Marie Bennet, lending a helping hand is more than just a way to give back – it is about a personal connection. Marie has been a volunteer at The Friendlies for 8 months. “In the past my family was treated here and I found all staff were friendly and very supportive,” Marie said. “That is why I decided to join up to be a volunteer so I can offer the same caring support to patients while they areMore
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