Dr. Adrian Aitken

4.3 ( 25 reviews )

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Ratings for Dr. Adrian Aitken

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Sound knowledge of my reason for visiting. Didn’t give a lot of take home instructions though regarding rehabilitation. Like most surgeons they’re only interested in the actual job they performed not the aftercare.

Submitted Aug. 10, 2023

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About 8 years ago, I had my very first surgery. I was in my 30,s. I had gallstones. When some surgeons try keyhole surgery and it’s not successful, they stop the operation. But thank god to Adrian he kept going and took my gallbladder out. I’m eternally grateful to him.

Submitted July 21, 2022

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Mr Aitken is an amazing surgeon, so grateful and happy with the care and professionalism he has shown my husband and I during recent facial surgeries. His staff are also very helpful and professional and I would highly recommend their Practice

Submitted Dec. 11, 2020

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One of the best Specialist in a County Town Australia. Sale 3850 is lucky to have a gentleman who has chosen to be here for us. His skills, knowledge and capacity to recognise what a person requires is terrific. His Surgical Skills have to be admired along with stitching and recovery supports. Let’s all judge him well, as sometimes no doubt our health is our own problem to start with. As a Specialist he can only pull back peoples’ health part way, as much as the individual’s body allows. Thanks for being in the Wellington Area Mr. Aitken. Please stay here as part of your life journey. Take Care.....

Submitted Feb. 9, 2020

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Mr. Adrian Aitken is terrific. My health had deteriorated over about one year. GP support kind but the problem could have been rectified sooner with Specialist help. Mr Aitken appropriately medicated after a surgical procedure. My health so much better now. Mr. Aitken a professional, knowledgeable and a spontaneous surgeon. A man of strong character and a willingness to live and provide help to Country people.
My Husband has had small cancers removed and when healed, no scarring remained.
Men and Women Surgeon’s like Mr. Aitken have studied and practised their skills over many years and chosen a life dedicated to others, while knowing self care is vital. Thanks Adrian. Ann B Sale

Submitted Dec. 19, 2019

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Efficient and utterly professional . Excellent results and follow up care .

Submitted Nov. 3, 2019

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Seriously awful person. Unpleasant attitude. Do your research.

Submitted Oct. 14, 2019

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Not impressed with three BCC excisions with proud flesh in my nose preventing me from breathing. Have now had to come to a plastic surgeon for more surgery to get it fixed.

Submitted Oct. 3, 2019

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Horrible. Absolutely horrible. Cannot get work anywhere in Australia.

Submitted Sept. 28, 2019

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My hernia was finally fixed after being botched twice by a South African surgeon who was rude and told me I stuffed it up and gave myself an infection. I have had a melanoma in the past removed by Mr Aitken and fixed properly. Now I won’t go to anyone else.

Submitted May 15, 2019

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Dr. Adrian Aitken's Credentials

Accepting New Patients

Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients

Biography

Dr Adrian Aitken is a senior specialist general surgeon well known in Gippsland for his excellence in surgical care and compassion. He is a fellow of the Australasian College of Surgeons and as well as a FRACS he has a PhD and science qualifications. He has specialist skills in hospital based emergency and elective and surgical procedures for abdominal complaints such as gallstones, bowel cancer, endoscopy procedures including gastroscopy and colonoscopy including polyp removal as well as thyroid and parathyroid surgery. He undertakes keyhole or minimally invasive surgery as appropriate and safe. He operates on all types of hernias including abdominal wall and groin hernias. He has additional interest in melanoma and skin cancers especially of the head and neck and is known for his fine surgical skills and excellent cosmetic outcomes. He does hand surgery including Dupuytren's contractures and excels with carpal tunnel decompression which is done under local anaesthetic. He has facilities at Fitzpatrick House in Sale as well as a facility in Bairnsdale at the Bairnsdale and East Gippsland Specialist Medical Centre. Apart from clinical work Dr Aitken has chaired numerous hospital committees and has had roles in surgical education teaching medical students and hospital registrars as well as positions on RACS committees including associations for the advancement of medical care in regional areas of Australia.

Areas of Expertise

  • Melanoma
  • Upper endoscopy
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Colon cancer
  • Gallstones
  • Dupuytren's contracture
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colon polyps
  • Inguinal hernia
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Skin cancer