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Hernia Surgeon Victoria Point
If you live in Victoria Point (4165) and you have been told you have a hernia — or you have a lump in the groin, navel or an old surgical scar — Dr Goutham Sivasuthan is a FRACS-qualified general and endoscopic surgeon who repairs inguinal (groin), femoral, umbilical, incisional and recurrent hernias. Patients from Victoria Point are seen at Mater Private Hospital Redland in Cleveland, and most procedures take place at Mater Private Hospital Redland in Cleveland. Most insured patients are seen on a no-gap basis.
Why Victoria Point patients see Dr Goutham
Victoria Point sits in Redlands / Bayside, and for hernia patients the practical question is usually: who is the closest experienced hernia surgeon, and where will I have the operation?
Dr Goutham consults primarily at Mater Private Hospital Redland in Cleveland, and most Victoria Point patients have their procedure at Mater Private Hospital Redland in Cleveland. Victoria Point is near Redland Bay, Thornlands, Mount Cotton, Cleveland, Alexandra Hills — Dr Goutham sees patients from across the area, including patients referred by Victoria Point-based GPs.
Important: Dr Goutham does not perform hiatal (paraoesophageal) hernia or parastomal hernia repairs. For those types your GP can refer you to an upper-GI or colorectal sub-specialist.
Getting to Dr Goutham from Victoria Point
Drive times from Victoria Point to each of Dr Goutham’s locations:
| Location | Drive time from Victoria Point | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Mater Private Hospital Redland (Cleveland) | 15 min via Cleveland-Redland Bay Rd | consulting, operating |
| Sunnybank Private Hospital (Sunnybank) | 35 min via Beenleigh-Redland Bay Rd | operating, colonoscopy & endoscopy |
| St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital (Spring Hill) | 45 min via M1 | operating, colonoscopy & endoscopy |
Hernia types Dr Goutham repairs from Victoria Point
Dr Goutham repairs the five hernia types that account for almost all general-surgical hernia work in Australia. Patients from Victoria Point are typically referred for one of the following:
- Inguinal (groin) hernia — the most common type, more frequent in men. Repaired open or by laparoscopic (keyhole) technique with mesh in most adults.
- Femoral hernia — sits just below the groin crease, more common in women, with a higher risk of becoming stuck (incarcerated). Usually warrants prompt repair.
- Umbilical hernia — a bulge at or near the belly button, common after pregnancy or with weight gain.
- Incisional (abdominal-wall) hernia — develops through an old surgical scar. Usually repaired with mesh; complex cases may need component separation.
- Recurrent hernia — a hernia that has come back after a previous repair. Often requires a different surgical plane and a careful imaging assessment first.
For a full overview of how each type is assessed and repaired, see Dr Goutham’s Hernia Surgery Brisbane page.
Open vs keyhole (laparoscopic) hernia repair
Most modern adult hernia repairs in Australia use mesh — either through an open incision over the hernia or through keyhole (laparoscopic) ports. Each has trade-offs, and the right choice depends on hernia type, size, whether it is bilateral or recurrent, prior abdominal surgery, your work and recovery goals, and your overall health.
As a FRACS general surgeon with subspecialty endoscopic experience, Dr Goutham assesses both options at consultation and explains the recurrence rates, recovery time, mesh choice, and anaesthetic plan in plain English. Robotic-assisted repair is offered in select cases — ask at consultation.
Cost & no-gap for Victoria Point patients
If you hold private hospital cover that includes hernia repair (most Bronze, Silver and Gold policies do — check waiting periods), Dr Goutham operates on a no-gap basis with the major Australian health funds for the surgeon’s fee. You should still expect to pay your hospital excess (set by your fund), and separate accounts may arrive from the anaesthetist and pathology.
If you are uninsured, a self-funded fee quote can be provided at consultation. See the hernia surgery costs page for a transparent breakdown.
What to expect — from consultation to recovery
Most hernia repairs in Victoria Point are done as day surgery, meaning you go home the same day. After examination and any imaging, Dr Goutham talks through the proposed approach, recovery, return-to-work and lifting timelines, and the small but real risks of any hernia operation (bleeding, infection, mesh-related pain, recurrence).
A detailed week-by-week recovery guide is on the dedicated What to expect after hernia surgery page.
For Victoria Point GPs
Victoria Point-based GPs can refer to Dr Goutham at [email protected] or by phone on (07) 3333 5518. Most patients are offered a consultation within two weeks for non-urgent referrals. Suspected strangulated or incarcerated hernias should not wait — please call directly or refer to the nearest emergency department.
FAQ — hernia surgery for Victoria Point patients
Is there a hernia surgeon near Victoria Point?
Yes — Dr Goutham Sivasuthan consults at Mater Private Hospital Redland and operates at Mater Private Hospital Redland. Victoria Point sits 15 min via Cleveland-Redland Bay Rd from his closest operating site.
Do I need a GP referral?
Yes. To claim Medicare and private-fund benefits for a specialist consultation in Australia you need a current GP referral. A standard referral lasts 12 months; an indefinite referral lasts the life of the condition.
How quickly can I be seen from Victoria Point?
Most non-urgent hernia consultations are offered within two weeks. Tell our team if your hernia is painful, growing rapidly, or you’ve had an episode where it would not push back in — these are red flags that bring you forward.
Is hernia repair covered by Medicare and private health insurance?
Yes. Hernia repair is a Medicare item-numbered procedure. Private health funds with hospital cover at Bronze tier or above generally cover hernia surgery once waiting periods are served. Dr Goutham is a no-gap provider with the major Australian funds for the surgeon’s fee.
Will Dr Goutham repair my type of hernia?
Dr Goutham repairs inguinal (groin), femoral, umbilical, incisional/ventral and recurrent hernias. He does not repair hiatal (paraoesophageal) hernias or parastomal hernias — those need an upper-GI or colorectal sub-specialist, and your GP can re-direct the referral.
Book a hernia consultation from Victoria Point
To request an appointment, call (07) 3333 5518, email [email protected], or use the form on the contact page. Please have your GP referral ready when you call. Read more about Dr Goutham on the about page.
Make an enquiry
If you’d prefer to enquire online, fill in the form below and one of our team will contact you to arrange a booking. Have your GP referral ready if available.
Related pages: Hernia surgery Brisbane · Hernia surgery costs · What to expect after hernia surgery · Inguinal hernia · Femoral hernia · Umbilical hernia · Incisional hernia · Recurrent hernia · Dr Goutham Sivasuthan · Contact
Reviewed by Dr Goutham Sivasuthan, MBBS (UQ), FRACS — Brisbane general and endoscopic surgeon. Page drafted 2026-05-30.
