Dr Hazel Serrao-Brown

Dr. Hazel Serrao-Brown is an Endocrine and General Surgeon practicing in Deakin, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. She completed her specialist Endocrine Surgical training as the TS Reeve International Endocrine Surgery Fellow at the University of Sydney Endocrine Surgery Unit, where she trained under esteemed surgeons Prof Mark Sywak and Prof Stan Sidhu. Dr. Serrao-Brown is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) and holds specialist accreditation in gastroscopy and colonoscopy, adding to her extensive expertise in both endocrine and general surgery. Dr. Serrao-Brown specializes in the surgical management of thyroid conditions, including radiofrequency ablation, parathyroid disease, adrenal conditions, and thyroid cancer. Her expertise extends to laparoscopic surgery, including procedures such as gallbladder removal, hernia repair, and appendix surgeries. Additionally, she treats various skin and soft tissue lesions, lipomas, and performs comprehensive endoscopic procedures such as gastroscopy and colonoscopy. Her clinical interests encompass a wide range of endocrine and general surgical conditions, including complex cases of thyroid nodules, Graves' disease, toxic goitre, hyperparathyroidism, and adrenal lesions. She provides thorough care in every phase of treatment, from diagnosis to post-operative follow-up. Dr. Serrao-Brown is currently practicing at North Canberra Hospital, Calvary Bruce Private Hospital, National Capital Private Hospital, and Calvary John James Hospital. Dr. Serrao-Brown's academic achievements include a Master of Public Health and Master of Surgery, both with Distinction, from the University of Newcastle. She has contributed extensively to medical research, with publications in reputable journals, including studies on medullary thyroid cancer and robotic adrenalectomy. Her work on endocrine and general surgery has earned recognition, and she is a co-author of a book chapter on the surgical management of parathyroid diseases.