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Dr. Bhavesh Patel is a highly skilled Paediatric Surgeon with a wide range of clinical interests that encompass care for premature children until adolescence. He also conducts antenatal consults for those with a potential surgical issue.

Dr. Patel was raised in New Zealand and received his comprehensive training in major medical centres across New Zealand and Australia.

He currently holds appointments at Queensland Children's Hospital, Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Mater Children’s Private Brisbane, Mater Mothers Hospital, Wesley Hospital, St. Andrews War Memorial Hospital, Nambour Selangor Private Hospital and Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital.

Dr. Patel's extensive expertise covers various aspects of paediatric surgery, neonatal surgery, paediatric urology, and trauma surgery, with a particular focus on conditions like hypospadias, hernias, and orchiopexy.

Dr Patel is not only a dedicated clinician but also a passionate educator. He serves as an active senior lecturer at the University of Queensland School of Medicine and an Honorary Adjunct Associate Professor at Bond University. He runs state-wide nurse education, and is on national and international commitees dedicated towards training and systems improvement.

In addition to his academic roles, Dr. Patel is affiliated with various professional organisations, including the Australia and New Zealand Association of Paediatric Surgeons, Society of Paediatric Urologists of Australia and New Zealand, International Paediatric Endosurgery Group, Queensland Child and Youth Clinical Network and the International Children’s Continence Society.

More recently, Dr Patel has focussed on safety and quality, systems improvement and digital health. He now uses big data and technology for major health improvements for children, and better collaboration between healthcare providers.