Norwest – Windsor – Hornsby – Surry Hills
Surgery, explained without jargon.
Surgical oncologist, breast & thyroid surgeon, general & laparoscopic surgeon and endoscopist. New patients seen within 4 weeks. Urgent referrals seen sooner.
01 — Areas of care
What Dr Faraj treats
Each area has its own plain-English page: the condition, how it’s diagnosed and the treatment options.
Breast surgery
Benign and cancerous breast conditions, using aesthetic techniques with multidisciplinary support.
Thyroid & parathyroid
Nodules, overactive thyroid and thyroid cancer. Minimally invasive parathyroid surgery via a 2 cm incision.
Skin cancer & soft tissue
Melanomas, carcinomas, lipomas and sarcomas — assessment, biopsy and surgery.
General & keyhole surgery
Hernia repair, gallbladder and appendix removal, diagnostic laparoscopy and minor procedures.
Endoscopy
Gastroscopy, colonoscopy with polyp removal and nasendoscopy. GESA accredited.
02 — About
Dr Shadi Faraj
Dr Faraj completed his surgical training at Westmead Hospital. Post-fellowship, he undertook subspecialty training in surgical oncology (thyroid and soft-tissue tumours) and breast surgery at Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney.
He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and a member of Breast Surgeons of Australia and New Zealand. He speaks in plain English so every patient understands their diagnosis and treatment, without being overwhelmed by technical jargon.
- TrainingWestmead Hospital, NSW
- Fellowship Surgical Oncology & Breast Surgery
- CollegeFRACS
- Full memberBreastSurgANZ, Australian Endocrine Surgeons
- EndoscopyGESA accredited
- LanguagesEnglish · Arabic · Russian
03 — Process
From referral to recovery
01
Referral
Your GP refers you by fax, email or phone.
02
Consultation
Within 4 weeks — sooner for urgent cases. Diagnosis and options explained clearly.
03
Surgery
A detailed discussion before any procedure, at a hospital chosen with you.
04
Recovery
After-care guidance and follow-up until you’re back to normal.
04 — GPs & locations
For referring doctors
All new patients seen within 4 weeks of referral. Urgent cases prioritised by phone.
FAX REFERRALS02 9475 1175
PHONE02 9802 6555
- Norwest Rooms (main office)Suite 206, 12 Century Circuit, Norwest NSW 2153
- Windsor rooms227 Macquarie St, South Windsor NSW 2756
- Hornsby rooms (Centromed)Unit 99/208 Pacific Highway, Hornsby NSW 2077
- Surry Hills Rooms (Ponti Health)21 Cooper Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010
- Hawkesbury District Health Service (Public Hospital)2 Day St, Windsor NSW 2756
- Lakeview Private Hospital17–19 Solent Circuit, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153
- Westmead Private HospitalCnr Mons & Darcy Roads, Westmead NSW 2145
- East Sydney Private Hospital 75 Crown Street, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011
05 — Contact
Book a consultation
A GP referral is needed for Medicare rebates. Call us, email receptiondrfaraj@doctor.com, or fill in the form and reception will call you back.