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Associate Professor

Ming Khoon Yew

Perth General Surgeon

Specialising in Endocrine, Breast and Laparoscopic Surgery

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About Dr Yew

A medical graduate of the University of Western Australia, Dr. Yew trained in Perth before completing 2 years of post-fellowship training in Breast and Endocrine surgery.

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With a passion to deliver excellence in surgical care, Dr. Yew continues to develop and pioneer cutting edge surgical techniques to achieve the best of outcomes for his patients. In fact, Dr. Yew has performed several Australian-first techniques and his expertise has been acknowledged by invitations to mentor and lecture at National and International Surgical forums.

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Dr. Yew is well regarded for his empathetic approach with patients and excellent surgical outcomes, with international benchmarking. In house ultrasound examination can be performed to enhance clinical care and streamline management.

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Dr. Yew has a private practice based out of his consulting rooms at 52 Churchill Avenue, Subiaco. He is accredited at SJOG Subiaco and SJOG Murdoch Hospitals, as well as Royal Perth Hospital and Bentley hospital.

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Areas of Specialty

Dr Yew: Subiaco Clinic

Hernia Surgery

Modern hernia surgery techniques and mesh systems have evolved significantly in recent years. The risk of complications is low, and the risk of recurrence (the hernia occurring again) is less than 1%. 

Hernia Surgery

Modern hernia surgery techniques and mesh systems have evolved significantly in recent years. The risk of complications is low, and the risk of recurrence (the hernia occurring again) is less than 1%. 

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Thyroid Surgery (Scarless)

Modern thyroid surgery in experienced hands is one of the safest types of surgery. Dr Yew is experienced in all aspects of thyroid surgery for benign and malignant disorders.

Thyroid Surgery (Scarless)

Modern thyroid surgery in experienced hands is one of the safest types of surgery. Dr Yew is experienced in all aspects of thyroid surgery for benign and malignant disorders.

Dr Yew: Subiaco Clinic

Gallstone Disease

Gallstone disease is very common and can cause significant ill health. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder with keyhole surgery) is the most effective and accepted management for symptomatic (e.g. pain, infection) gallstone disease.

Gallstone Disease

Gallstone disease is very common and can cause significant ill health. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder with keyhole surgery) is the most effective and accepted management for symptomatic (e.g. pain, infection) gallstone disease.

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Breast Oncoplastic Surgery

Oncoplastic breast surgery incorporates both oncologic surgery (cancer priorities) and plastic surgery (aesthetic priorities) principles to achieve optimum cancer outcomes with the best cosmetic outcome.

Breast Oncoplastic Surgery

Oncoplastic breast surgery incorporates both oncologic surgery (cancer priorities) and plastic surgery (aesthetic priorities) principles to achieve optimum cancer outcomes with the best cosmetic outcome.

IN THE NEWS

Royal Perth Hospital doctors have made history by performing the first scar-less thyroid surgery | 9NEWS

Latest Publications

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Thyroid Nodules - The Good, Bad and Ugly

Thyroid nodules commonly present as a neck swelling or as an incidentally detected imaging lesion. While the majority are benign, the risk of malignancy in adult ranges from 7% to 15%.

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March 2023

Read about the initial experience in Australia for "scarless" thyroidectomy technique using the Transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA).

Nov 2022

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Australian doctors help perfect new operation that reduces thyroid surgery scarring | 7NEWS

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WHAT OUR PATIENTS SAY...

“Thank you for taking such wonderful, professional, compassionate care of me during my diagnosis. You have made a real difference to our lives.”

Gratefully Yours.

Fiona

“Ming you have the lovliest and professional manner anyone would be proud to have. You are a very honest man with the upmost kindness.”

Lots of love,

Anne

“A quick note to thank you for the great work on my thyroid. Your great needlework has attracted many compliments!”

Regards,

Marie

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