Dr Anita Jacombs

Dr. Anita Jacombs is a highly skilled General Surgeon who has received post-Fellowship training in advanced Hernia Surgery, Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, and Endovenous treatment of Varicose Veins and Chronic Venous Insufficiency. She completed her graduation from the University of Sydney and pursued her surgical training at St Vincent's Hospital in Australia. She received her post-Fellowship Hernia and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction training under the guidance of A. Professor Nabeel Ibrahim at Macquarie University Hospital.

With her specialization in all aspects of abdominal wall hernias and abdominal wall conditions, Dr. Jacombs excels in treating common hernia conditions, such as inguinal/groin hernias, umbilical hernias, and epigastric hernias, as well as more complicated cases like incisional hernias, complex ventral hernias, and flank hernias. She has expertise in reconstructing abdominal walls as part of complex hernia repair and also treats rare hernias and other abdominal wall conditions.

Apart from being a skilled surgeon, Dr. Jacombs is an academic surgeon who has completed her PhD on the effects of Bacterial Biofilm Infection of Surgical Implants. Her research interests include Surgical Implant infection, and she is looking forward to advancing the Pre-Operative Abdominal Wall Preparation with Botulinum toxin A for patients with large and complex ventral hernias to improve surgical outcomes.

Dr. Anita Jacombs is actively involved in teaching medical students and doctors-in-training and is a Senior Instructor on the RACS Emergency Management of Severe Trauma (EMST) skills course. Furthermore, she has shared her insights through her writing and presentations at various local, national, and international conferences. Her extensive experience and passion for surgery make Dr. Anita Jacombs a well-respected and reliable General Surgeon in her field.