Colo-rectal and General Surgeon
Prof Nick Rieger
Dr Nick Rieger graduated in Medicine at the University of Adelaide in 1987. He obtained his General Surgical Fellowship in 1995. One year was spent in the UK (1993) at the Royal United Hospital in Bath. After his fellowship he completed a Master’s Degree in Surgery (Adelaide, 1998). His thesis was titled: Pelvic floor injury after childbirth. Dr Rieger then spent 2 years interstate (Melbourne and Brisbane) specialising in colorectal surgery as part of the Australian and New Zealand Training Program in Colorectal Surgery (CSSANZ). In addition he has obtained a Graduate Diploma in Mathematics (statistics) from Swinburne University, Melbourne in 1999. Dr Rieger returned to Adelaide in 1999 to take up specialist practice.
Dr Rieger has held the position of a Senior Lecturer in Surgery at the University of Adelaide, between 1999 and 2004 and Associate Professor in Surgery between 2004 and 2015. He has been a consultant surgeon at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and The Royal Adelaide Hospital, South Australia. Dr Rieger is currently a Visiting Surgeon at The Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia.
Dr Rieger is an experienced general, colorectal and laparoscopic surgeon. He is accredited in colonoscopy and endoscopy by the Cojoint Committee (Gastroenterological Society Australia). Nick has published widely and given numerous scientific talks nationally and internationally.
Dr Rieger is the Chairman of the Credentialing and Medical Committee at the Calvary Hospital North Adelaide.
Dr Rieger consults at St. Peters, Western Community Hospital, North Haven and the Northern Endoscopy Centre.
Dr Rieger operates at Calvary Hospital North Adelaide, Calvary Wakefield Hospital and the Western Community Hospital.
Endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures are available at Calvary Hospital North Adelaide, Calvary Wakefield Hospital, the Northern Endoscopy Centre and the Western Community Hospital
Dr Anthony Ciccocioppo
Dr Anthony Ciccocioppo is a general surgeon with a strong focus on colorectal surgery, colonoscopy, endoscopy and advanced laparoscopy.
He completed advanced training and post-fellowship training in Adelaide in 2012 and has since amassed experience as a rural general surgeon, most recently at Port Lincoln.
Dr Ciccocioppo can manage and advise on all aspects of Colorectal surgery including:
- Colorectal Cancer screening, surveillance and treatment
- Anorectal Disorders such as haemorrhoids, anal fissure and fistula
- Faecal Incontinence, including sacral nerve stimulation
- Surgical management of Inflammatory bowel disease
Along with Colorectal surgery, Dr Ciccocioppo maintains a broad scope of practice and can advise about and manage general surgical conditions including general abdominal and colorectal pathology, vasectomy and scrotal surgery, skin and soft tissue surgery, hand conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger finger, varicose veins and ingrown toenails.
Dr Ciccocioppo has a special interest in advanced laparoscopy, particularly laparoscopic hernia repair and colorectal surgery .
Special interests:
- Laparoscopic hernia repair
- Colorectal pathology
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Prof Jegan Krishnan
Professor Jegan Krishnan (MBBS, FRACS (Orth), Ph.D.) is an Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Adelaide, South Australia who currently consults and operates at various locations across the state. With an eye for detail, a focus on patient care and a wealth of experience, Professor Krishnan has built a global reputation as a consummate professional who is devoted to his patients and his craft. Jegan is committed to helping not only patients locally but also offering his services to the less fortunate. He has spent stints in Zimbabwe, Fiji, Rwanda and various parts of India and China focused on teaching local practitioners how to improve their craft. Jegan is also involved in providing healthcare in the Third World and establishing a program linked to the University of Malawi for medical education and training.
Prof Krishnan sees patients who are; • Privately insured • Approved Workcover or MVA.
*Prof Krishnan will see Uninsured patients, however there is a wait for these appointments. He is not a Public Surgeon and does not have Public admission rights. He will see all areas of the body, except for spinal. All patient appointment consultations are Bulk-Billed. He does not charge surgery gaps and has reduced self-funding surgery packages for Uninsured.
Gastroenterology Physician
Dr Kenneth Lim
Dr Kenneth Lim is an experienced gastroenterologist with a special interest in advanced procedural gastroenterology. His focus extends beyond the scope of his speciality to provide patients with care that is individually tailored and holistic in approach. With an academic background in marine biology and aquaculture, he went on to pursue a career in medicine not just for a profession, but as an opportunity to follow his passion for patients, for learning, and for providing an experienced and high standard of care.
Dr Lim underwent training in gastroenterology and hepatology at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, Flinders Medical Centre and Repatriation Hospital. He earned his fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in 2010 and gained full accreditation in advanced endoscopic procedures following two dedicated years of interventional endoscopy fellowship at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane. He continued to advance these skills working in Adelaide and Brisbane. Now with his level of experience , he seeks to supervise and train others interested in the subspecialty of interventional endoscopy at a national level, is involved in clinical and academic research to help grow the field of gastroenterology and present in gastroenterology conferences internationally.
Dr Leong Lee
With a particular interest in chronic liver disease and general gastrointestinal disorders, Dr Leong Lee is a valuable addition to the Norwood Gastroenterology team. His professional yet approachable character is centred around his patients and reflects the values that our practice hold. With full accreditation in his procedural skills, along with expert knowledge in hepatology, Dr Lee contributes additional expertise to our wide range of services. Having graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2007, Dr Lee went on to train in gastroenterology throughout multiple campuses in Adelaide. Moving to the UK in 2017, he completed his senior clinical fellowship at the renowned John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, before returning and being awarded Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. His international experience has excelled his specialist knowledge in hepatology and inflammatory bowel disease.