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Confidential · Evidence-based · 5 minute screening

Do you have a hernia —
or think you might?

Are you in discomfort or pain and looking for some no-strings-attached guidance? Or do you want to get in touch with an experienced hernia specialist at the earliest? Here is the simplest way — take 5 minutes and answer a few short questions about your symptoms and history.

We build a structured clinical summary you can send to Prof. Ram by clicking on the WhatsApp button. The summary is general health information; it is not a diagnosis. On the basis of this message, he may share some options for you as part of a guideline in good faith. You can also send the summary to your own GP.

Or just WhatsApp us
If symptoms are severe — sudden severe pain, a hard lump that won't push back in, vomiting, no stool or wind, or fever — call 000 or go to your nearest Emergency Department now. Do not wait for our reply.
Step 1 of 9 — About you

Your answers stay on this device only — nothing is sent until you press the WhatsApp button.

Prof. Ramana Balasubramaniam

MS · DNB · FRCS · FRACS · FIBC · FACS · FISA

Specialist General Surgeon in Melbourne — abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR), bariatric and general surgery.

Public hospital appointments

  • Staff Specialist Surgeon
    Goulburn Valley Health, Shepparton, Victoria
  • VMO, General Surgery
    Northern Hospital, Epping, Victoria

Melbourne private consulting rooms

  • John Fawkner Private Hospital, Coburg
  • 345 Doncaster Road, Balwyn North
  • Williamstown Specialist Centre, 87 Ferguson Road, Williamstown

Credentialed in private hospitals

  • Epworth Freemasons, E. Melbourne
  • John Fawkner Private Hospital, Coburg
  • Melbourne Private Hospital, Epping
  • Melbourne Private Hospital, Parkville
  • Holmesglen Private Hospital, Moorabbin

Academic appointments

  • Visiting Professor, General Surgery
    Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai, India
  • Honorary Professor, AWR & Bariatric Surgery
    GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, India

Society leadership

Founder President — AWR Surgeons' Community
awrsurgeons.com

After you send

Your message goes to Prof. Ram's clinic. He reads it and responds within a single business day with general information, recommendations for next steps or, if symptoms need immediate attention, guidance to emergency care.

Going direct — skip the screener:
Already know you'd like a consultation? Call +61 (0)493 091 911 or email help@ramana.au

For referring GPs: GPs with HealthLink can send a referral directly. EDI: ramanaba

Telehealth, anywhere: Prof. Ram provides telehealth consultations to patients anywhere in Australia.

What happens after you send

  1. 1. You complete the 5-minute screener and press the WhatsApp button.
  2. 2. A structured summary goes to Prof. Ram's clinic WhatsApp.
  3. 3. He responds within one business day with general information and next steps.
  4. 4. If needed, you book a formal consultation — in person or telehealth.

Privacy

Your answers stay on your device until you press Send. WhatsApp messages between you and the clinic are end-to-end encrypted. Information you send is used only to triage your enquiry and to support your clinical care, in line with the Australian Privacy Principles.

We will not share your name, number or specifics with any third party unless required for your care (e.g. hospital admission).

What this service is not

This website provides general health information only. It is not medical advice and does not establish a doctor–patient relationship until a formal consultation takes place. Severe symptoms always require same-day emergency care — call 000.