Dr Joy Chakraborty

Dr Joy Chakraborty is a highly skilled General Surgeon and Colorectal Surgeon who is dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centred care. He specialises in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery, utilising state-of-the-art minimally invasive techniques to achieve optimal patient outcomes and facilitate rapid recovery. Dr Chakraborty is committed to delivering prompt investigations and tailored treatment plans for a wide range of general surgical and colorectal conditions, ensuring that each patient receives the highest standard of compassionate care.

With a strong focus on minimally invasive interventions, Dr Chakraborty's clinical interests encompass the management of complex colorectal and general surgical issues. He specialises in the treatment of bowel and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, rectal prolapse, faecal incontinence, and rectal bleeding. Additionally, he performs minimally invasive procedures for haemorrhoids to minimise post-operative discomfort, as well as routine general surgeries such as hernia repairs and gallbladder surgery. Dr Chakraborty is also fully accredited to perform rapid-access endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures to investigate concerning symptoms.

Dr Chakraborty obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from the University of Otago in 2003. He completed his comprehensive surgical training in Queensland and was awarded a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in 2012. Following his fellowship, he undertook extensive post-fellowship subspecialist training in colorectal surgery across several major metropolitan centres in Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne. Dr Chakraborty is a member of the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSSANZ), a member of General Surgeons Australia (GSA), and is fully accredited with the Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA) for colonoscopy and upper endoscopy. He also contributes to the medical community as a Senior Lecturer, teaching medical students and surgical trainees.