Professor
Justin Gundara
Endocrine & General Surgeon
Professor Justin Gundara is an endocrine surgeon with additional subspecialty interests in hepato-pancreato-biliary, general and academic surgery. He currently maintains a Staff Specialist position with Metro South, QLD Health and has academic appointments with the University of Queensland and Griffith University.
Thyroid problems are relatively common amongst our local population and early recognition is the key to a successful outcome. Not every thyroid problem requires surgery but an experienced endocrine surgeon will be able to identify the issues and discuss management with you. Read more.
Parathyroid glands are small glands that sit in the neck adjacent to the thyroid gland. In health, they regulate calcium levels in the bloodstream. When they become pathological or diseased however, this process can become disrupted. Read more.
The two adrenal glands positioned above both kidneys are vital for health. They are complex glands that are responsible for the production of a myriad of hormones, all of which maintain an important role. Read more.
The pancreas is a soft, yellow gland that sits in the abdomen under the stomach and liver. It is vital for health and in particular is responsible for digestion/absorption of food and regulation of blood sugar levels with production of insulin. Read more.
Associate Professor Gundara is also well trained in management of more common general surgical issues including surgical pathology of the gallbladder, hernia, skins lesions and related lumps and bumps. Read More.
Trained at the prestigious Sydney University Endocrine Surgical Unit and University College London Hospital, London, United Kingdom A/Prof Gundara is passionate about general and endocrine surgery research. Read more.
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I consult and operate at St Andrews War Memorial Hospital in the Brisbane CBD, in addition to Greenslopes Private Hospital and Mater Redland Private Hospital. Public patients are seen at Redland Hospital, Cleveland and Logan Hospital, Meadowbrook. Call my practice for an appointment. If you are experiencing a medical emergency seek urgent medical attention at your nearest hospital accident and emergency department.
Leading Academic & Surgeon
I have published over seventy basic scientific and clinical research papers and presented at numerous local, national and international forums. I maintain an active research brief and areas of current investigation include translational neuroendocrine tumour epigenetics, rapid clinically relevant hormone assays and the aetio-pathogenesis of pancreatitis.