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The Surgical Precinct (previously known as Western Breast Clinic), is situated at two sites at Western Hospital and at a premises in North Adelaide. It is a one-stop location for all breast symptoms and conditions as well as endocrine and general surgical conditions. We have additional sites for consultations and operations at St Andrews Hospital and Calvary Central Districts Hospital.
We provide tailored, comprehensive patient care in a warm and comfortable setting. Utilising a multidisciplinary team approach, The Surgical Precinct work together to manage patients with breast and endocrine cancers.
The Surgical Precinct team pride itself on being approachable, decisive, compassionate and caring. We listen and communicate honestly and effectively with patients and relatives. We work to align the best practice outcomes with each patient’s goals.
We specialise in all breast conditions including:
We can also assist you with the treatment of:
Our surgeons have interests in surgery for breast cancer, endocrine surgery, thyroid disorders and general surgery.
To make an appointment with one of our surgeons please obtain a referral from your GP before contacting us. Please remember to bring any test results, scans or x-rays with you to your appointment.
Our team of specialists are mindful that waiting for a specialist appointment can be anxiety-provoking for patients. We do our best to minimise the waiting times for new/urgent referrals allowing room in our schedule for short notice bookings.
To make an appointment call 08 8353 6877
We consult from several different locations. Once you have made your appointment, we will confirm its location with you.
Calvary North Adelaide Hospital
89 Strangways Tce
North Adelaide SA 5006
For all appointments
Postal Address
Suite 2,
L1 168 Cudmore Tce
Henley Beach SA 5022
Email info@thesurgicalprecinct.com.au
MBBS DDU MS (Breast Surgery) FRACS FACS
Breast, Endocrine and General Surgery
Dr Christine Lai is a General Surgeon with subspecialty training in the fields of Breast & Endocrine Surgery. She is a graduate of The University of Adelaide and was awarded Fellowship in General Surgery in 2005. She undertook further training in Breast & Endocrine Surgery between 2005- 2007 at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and The St George Hospital, Sydney.
She is an elected Councillor on the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and on the Cancer Australia steering group for the revision of guidelines for the management of early breast cancer. She is also a Visiting Medical Surgeon at BreastScreen SA.
Dr Lai’s interests include the management of:
Dr Lai’s practice philosophies include:
Providing tailored comprehensive patient care in a warm and comfortable setting
Utilising a multi-disciplinary team approach in the management of patients with breast and endocrine cancers
Dr David Walsh is a General Surgeon with subspecialty training in the fields of Breast & Endocrine Surgery. He is a graduate of the University of Adelaide and was awarded Fellowship in General Surgery in 1995. He is the Head of the Central Adelaide Local Health Network Breast Endocrine Surgical Unit and Senior Lecturer in The University of Adelaide’s Department of Surgery.
Dr Walsh’s interests include the management of:
Dr Walsh’s practice philosophy:
Aligning best practice outcome with individual patient goals.
MBBS MS FRACS
Breast, Endocrine and General Surgery
Dr. Tiong graduated from The University of Adelaide in 2004 and subsequently trained in General Surgery in South Australia. During that time he completed a Masters in Surgery. He obtained his Fellowship in General Surgery with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2013, after which he undertook a 1-year fellowship at the Royal Adelaide Hospital Trauma Surgery Unit in 2014.
Further training in Dr. Tiong’s subspecialty interest of Breast and Endocrine Surgery was undertaken with Fellowships at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Adelaide, Mater Hospital Brisbane and Liverpool Hospital Sydney between 2015-2017. During that time he was also trained in oncoplastic breast surgery techniques and head and neck surgery.
Dr Tiong’s interests include:
Dr Tiong’s practice philosophies include:
