Dr Ruben Rajan

Dr Ruben Rajan is a skilled General Surgeon specialising in colorectal surgery and gastrointestinal endoscopy. He provides surgical and consultative services at St John of God Subiaco and Murdoch Hospitals, as well as Royal Perth Hospital and Bentley Hospital.

After completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Southampton, UK in 2009, Dr Rajan completed advanced surgical training in Western Australia. During this time, he earned a Master of Surgery degree from the University of Edinburgh. He later underwent two years of specialised training in colorectal surgery under the Australia and New Zealand Training Board at Monash Health in Victoria and Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in Queensland.

Dr Rajan's areas of interest include a wide range of colorectal and gastrointestinal conditions, including coloproctology, minimally invasive treatments for colonic and rectal cancer, and transanal minimally invasive surgery for rectal polyps and early cancers. He also specialises in the management of inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s), disorders of the pelvic floor, perianal fistula, haemorrhoids, anal fissure, pilonidal disease, diseases of the small bowel and appendix, as well as general surgical procedures. He is experienced in performing colonoscopies and minimally invasive inguinal and ventral hernia surgeries, as well as treating gallstone disease.

Driven by a commitment to excellence and patient-centred care, Dr Rajan is dedicated to providing the highest quality of surgical care while prioritising the wellbeing and comfort of his patients.