For appointment please call (07) 3216 9226  or
SMS 0432526126  or  https://doxy.me/drmarfan (Telehealth consultation)  or email us by clicking the right tab
SERVICES

Colon & Rectal Surgery . General Surgery . Colonoscopy . Capsule Endoscopy . Endo anal Ultrasonography . Anal Rectal Manometry . Medical Legal Opinions

Dr Mar Fan offers consultation (face to face or telehealth) and operation in Colon & Rectal as well as General surgery.  He provides expert medical legal opinions as required.  Please see below a range of his current services.

Dr Mar Fan's expertise in these areas are qualified by the award various fellowships and standards as listed.

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Professional Medical Services

   
 1.  Colon & Rectal Surgery including 
  • Laparoscopic Bowel Cancel surgery
  • Office Proctology (Haemorrhoids banding, tags removal)
  • Anal fistula & abscess 
  • Neuromodulation (Sacral nerve stimulator implant)
  • Pelvic organ & floor repair (combined with Urogynecologist)
  • Endorectal & endoanal Ultrasonography (on site, NATA certified)
  • Office anal rectal manometry (on site)
  • Diagnostic & therapeutic colonoscopy (including EMR, ESD, OTSC & FTRD clip, stenting) 
 2.  General Surgery, including
  •  Laparoscopic Gallbladder surgery
  •  Laparoscopic inguinal and ventral hernias repair (TEP & eTEP techniques)
  •  Pilonidal sinus surgery
  • Circumcision
  • Skin Cancer Surgery & Flap repair
  • Minor skin procedures (in room) 

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Medico Legal Opinions

Dr. Mar Fan is a member of the Medical Assessment Tribunal (General Surgery, Vascular and Urology), Office of Industrial Relations and the Queensland Treasury.  He is also a member of the Queensland Workcover panel of independent medical examiners in general surgery.  He is accredited with the following interstate authorities SIRA (NSW), TAC (Vic). He is GEPI 2 trained in Digestive, reproductive, urology, upper & lower limbs, spine, skin & disfigurement and chronic pain modules.

He is trained in both the AMA IV & V guides of permanent impairment rating and examination. He holds the Master Certified Independent Medical Examiners (MCIME) qualification from the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (ABIME). 

He has completed the four compulsory modules for the membership of the Australasian College of Legal Medicine (Basic & Advanced Law Intensive, Medical Report Writing & Expert Witness Training (with a moot court)

He accepted direct referral, as well as through Medilaw Brisbane, MLCOA, Red Health, Integrity Medico-Legal, Medical Legal Opinions (NSW), Medical Legal assessments Group (NSW) and offers comprehensive medico legal reports for both the private and public sectors, for both claimant/plaintiff and defendant brief.

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What to bring with you to the appointment...

  • Referral letter from your GP
  • Medicare or DVA Gold  & Private Health insurance cards
  • Any current Xrays, ultrasounds, DVDs, Endoscopy & Colonoscopy reports
  • Some method of payments (cash or all credit cards accepted)
  • If your complaint is bowel related, please empty your bowel before arrival (use a glycerine suppository if required) 

Where to park.....


Our Suite is located within the grounds of Sunnybank Private Hospital.  Both open and undercover carpark are  available within the hospital grounds. The car park above the ramp often has empty car spaces. There is a lift available from both levels of the car park.  Just press button 2 to get to our Suite.

Please call our office if you have difficulty securing a car park space prior to your appointment



Our Fees 

Dr Mar Fan's fees are based on the complexity of the procedure and time spent on looking after you after the procedure. 

Consultation fees charged at room visit can be claimed back on the spot electronically with Medicare. Endoscopy / Colonoscopy procedures generally attracts NO OUT OF POCKET fees. Operative procedures usually have a known gap fee which you will be informed at the time of booking.  The gap is expected to be paid at least 48 hours prior to procedure.

It is important that you obtain other relevant financial consent from the hospital, anesthetist, radiology and pathology companies before your admission.  These bills are out of our jurisdictions and remains the patients' responsibility.
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Some Useful Information 

What to expect before and after your procedure...

Pre Op Fasting

Generally, 6 hours fast is required for most operations and Gastroscopy. Colonoscopy only requires a 2 hour fast as you will be on clear fluids for the preceding 24 hours. 

If you have any regular medications apart from blood thinners, please take them as usual.

If you are on blood thinners or diabetic medications, please check with Dr Mar Fan regarding the need for cessation.

Post Op Appointment

Please call our office as soon as you get home after the operation for a follow up appointment.  If you don't have time to call, why not email us with your concerns or queries?cessation.s 
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Wound Care

Most abdominal wounds will have dissolving sutures and a thin layer of skin glue as dressing: so suture removal is not required. Peel off the glue after 3 weeks is ideal.

Wound around the bottom generally require no dressing but hand  wash or bath twice daily either with salty water or dilute Dettol. For comfort, you can cover the wound with a sanitary pad between washes

 Pain Killers 

Please make sure you get a script upon discharge for some pain killers after operation. Generally this is prescribed with a mild laxative (lactulose) to counteract constipation. Please note prolonged use of opioids  can cause addiction.

For anal wounds, ice compress on the site 10-15 minutes hourly whilst lying horizontal is worthwhile.

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