Nordocs Magazine Summer 20/21

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Dr Richard Thompson now consulting in Tugun Dr Richard Thompson BMed Sci, BMBS, FRCS (Paed.), FRACS

Paediatric Surgeon Paediatric Surgeon Dr Richard Thompson is pleased to open rooms for consultation in Tiny Tots Paediatrics, Tugun. Dr Richard Thompson is a specialist paediatric surgeon, experienced in treating a broad range of surgical conditions. Dr Thompson operates privately at Gold Coast Private Hospital and publicly from Gold Coast University and Tweed Hospitals.

Dr Thompson specialises in: • Common paediatric surgical procedures ○ Tongue Tie ○ Hernias ○ Undescended Testes ○ Foreskin Problems ○ Skin Lesions / Swellings ○ Haemangioma

• Gastrointestinal / Colorectal dysfunction ○ Constipation ○ Soiling ○ Anal fissure / Anal pain

• Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy ○ Endoscopy

• Coeliac Disease Diagnosis • Emergency Paediatric Surgery

He has extensive experience in both minimally invasive and open surgical modalities and is committed to providing exceptional care to the Coast’s smallest patients and their families.

• Management of gastrointestinal and colorectal surgical conditions in chldren

To arrange an appointment for your patient, please contact Southport Gold Coast Private Hospital Suite 15, Ground Floor 14 Hill Street, Southport 4215

Phone: 07 5530 0492 |

Tugun Tiny Tots Paediatrics John Flynn Specialist Suites Suite 602, Level 6 42A Inland Drive, Tugun 4224 Fax: 07 5530 0686 | Email: info@goldcoastpaediatricsurgeon.com.au

Gold Coast Private Hospital 14 Hill Street, Southport QLD 4215 |

(07) 55 300 300 |

goldcoastprivate.com.au |

A Healthscope hospital.

goldcoastprivate


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