• About Dr Andrew Ong

Dr Andrew Ong FRACS

Dr Andrew Ong (FRACS General Surgery) is an Australian-trained consultant general surgeon with a practice focused on breast and endocrine surgery.

He has been in consultant surgical practice since 2009. The majority of his clinical work involves the assessment and surgical management of breast, thyroid, and parathyroid conditions.

He operates at Campbelltown Public and Private Hospitals, The George Centre, Macquarie University Hospital, and Chris O’Brien Lifehouse.

Qualifications

  • FRACS (General Surgery) — Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, 2009
  • MBChB — University of Auckland, 2001
  • BHB — Bachelor of Human Biology, University of Auckland, 1998
  • BreastSurgANZ — 2012
  • ANZ Endocrine Surgeons — 2015
  • HDAA/DIAS accreditation for diagnostic ultrasound — reaccredited 2025

Hospital Appointments

  • Campbelltown Public Hospital (tertiary referral centre)
  • Campbelltown Private Hospital
  • The George Centre, Campbelltown
  • Macquarie University Hospital
  • Chris O’Brien Lifehouse

Professional Roles

  • Representative for General Surgery, Medical Advisory Committee, Campbelltown Private Hospital
  • Chair, GenesisCare Oncology Breast MDT
  • AHPRA registered medical practitioner (no conditions)

Multidisciplinary Care & Research

Dr Ong is Chair of the GenesisCare Oncology Breast Multidisciplinary Team. Multidisciplinary review is a standard part of his approach to patients with breast cancer and thyroid malignancy.

He has contributed to clinical trials and research in breast surgery and oncology, including participation in the Garvan Institute ALLCLEAR and WINPRO studies, and has co-authored publications in peer-reviewed surgical and breast journals.

Dr Ong has also contributed to surgical education and has held academic appointments with Western Sydney University.

Medico-legal Work

Dr Ong also provides independent expert medical opinions and reports in matters relating to breast and endocrine surgery.

Personal Statement

“It is a privilege to practise as a surgeon in Australia.

I derive enormous professional satisfaction from serving the surgical needs of the community by working with GPs, Specialists, Allied Health and Nursing to manage the increasingly complex health issues that affect our society today.

I am committed to my patients and hope they in turn appreciate the efforts I make to advance and refine the quality of healthcare for Sydney and the Macarthur region”