Associate Professor Bhavesh Patel is a Senior Paediatric Surgeon at Queensland Children's Hospital — bringing 20+ years of precision, compassion, and surgical excellence to newborns, infants, and children.
A/Prof Bhavesh Patel trained across major centres in Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton, Brisbane, and Sydney — building an exceptional foundation in paediatric and neonatal surgery over more than two decades. He is currently a Senior Paediatric Surgeon at Queensland Children's Hospital and holds appointments at Mater Children's Private Brisbane.
Beyond the operating theatre, Bhavesh is a dedicated educator — an Associate Professor who teaches future doctors at multiple medical schools, trains the next generation of surgeons, and shapes health policy at a state and international level. He also has deep interests in digital health, health literacy, and human factors in medicine.
A comprehensive range of paediatric surgical services, from routine procedures to complex neonatal operations.
Complex surgical care for newborns with congenital conditions — delivered with the highest standard of precision and neonatal expertise.
High ComplexitySpecialist care for urological conditions in children including hypospadias, orchiopexy, and undescended testes.
Special InterestFull spectrum of paediatric surgical conditions — hernias, appendix, bowel, and more — for children of all ages.
Broad ExpertiseManagement of complex colorectal conditions in children, including congenital and acquired disorders requiring surgical intervention.
SpecialistExpert burns and trauma care for children, with a focus on minimising long-term scarring and maximising recovery outcomes.
Emergency CareLaparoscopic and endoscopic techniques to reduce recovery time, discomfort, and surgical impact for young patients.
Less InvasiveA/Prof Patel's credentials reflect a career dedicated not just to operating — but to advancing the entire field of paediatric surgery.
Faculty Member, Academy of Surgical Educators — shaping the education of Australia's next generation of surgeons.
Active senior lecturer at UQ School of Medicine, providing state-wide education to nursing staff and medical professionals.
Leads a Surgical Quality Improvement Program through Clinical Excellence Queensland — improving surgical safety across the state.
Co-founded the Australasian Paediatric Surgery Research Interest Group, driving collaborative research across the region.
A/Prof Patel is based in Brisbane and also travels to the Sunshine Coast. Telehealth available for Queensland and Northern NSW.
A/Prof Patel is currently accepting private referrals. Contact the practice to discuss your patient's needs or arrange a consultation.
Referrals can be faxed to (07) 3319 6412