Dr Katrina Read

Katrina Read is a general surgeon with a clinical interest in breast surgery offering unhurried, caring and informative consultations.

managing benign and malignant breast conditions:

• careful placement of scars for benign and malignant breast lumps optimising cosmesis

• reconstruction post subcutaneous mastectomies with A/P Bruce Johnstone, Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon

• gynaecomastia surgery

• breast reduction surgery

• implant & capsule removal

• implant changeover

• paediatric breast conditions (honorary breast consultant at the RCH)

• skin cancer management including melanoma , lipomas, sebaceous cysts

• soft tissue tumour management

• umbilical hernia repair

• haemorrhoidectomy and management of other perianal problems

• Appointments are available within 24 hours for probable/diagnosed breast cancers.

• She practices multidisciplinary breast care with a trusted team of specialists to optimise patient care, compliance and outcome.