Castle Hill · South Windsor · Baulkham Hills

Surgery, explained without jargon.

Surgical oncologist, breast & endocrine surgeon, general & laparoscopic surgeon and endoscopist. New patients seen within two weeks of referral.

Dr Faraj and team operating in theatre
Dr Shadi Faraj in his consulting rooms

2 weeksTo first consultation

8 locationsConsulting rooms & hospitals

3 languagesEnglish, Arabic, Russian

FRACSRoyal Australasian College of Surgeons

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.

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Thyroid & parathyroid

Nodules, overactive thyroid and thyroid cancer. Minimally invasive parathyroid surgery via a 2 cm incision.

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Skin cancer & soft tissue

Melanomas, carcinomas, lipomas and sarcomas — assessment, biopsy and surgery.

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General & keyhole surgery

Hernia repair, gallbladder and appendix removal, diagnostic laparoscopy and minor procedures.

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Endoscopy

Gastroscopy, colonoscopy with polyp removal and nasendoscopy. GESA accredited.

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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
  • FellowshipSurgical oncology & breast — Prince of Wales
  • CollegeFRACS
  • MemberBreastSurgANZ
  • EndoscopyGESA accredited
  • LanguagesEnglish · Arabic · Russian
Affiliations: GESA, BreastScreen NSW, Breast Surgeons of Australia & New Zealand, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Academy of Surgical Educators, Australasian Sarcoma Study Group, Western Sydney University

03 — Process

From referral to recovery

01

Referral

Your GP refers you by fax, email or phone.

02

Consultation

Within two 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 two weeks of referral. Urgent cases prioritised by phone.

FAX REFERRALS02 9475 1175

  • Castle Hill rooms (main office)7 Crane Rd, Castle Hill NSW 2154
  • South Windsor rooms227 Macquarie St, South Windsor NSW 2756
  • Baulkham Hills roomsSuite 6, Level 1, 17–19 Solent Circuit, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153
  • Lakeview Private Hospital17–19 Solent Circuit, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153
  • Westmead Private HospitalCnr Mons & Darcy Roads, Westmead NSW 2145
  • St John of God HospitalHawkesbury District Health Service, 2 Day St, Windsor NSW 2756
  • Blacktown Hospital18 Blacktown Rd, Blacktown NSW 2148
  • Mount Druitt Hospital75 Railway St, Mount Druitt NSW 2770

05 — Contact

Book a consultation

02 9802 6555

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.