A/Prof Cris Cuthbertson
MBBS(Hons) PhD MEd FRACS
General, Breast & Endocrine Surgeon
A/Prof Cris Cuthbertson performs a broad range of general and laparoscopic surgeries, including breast and endocrine procedures. She is highly skilled and known for her compassionate care.
2026 marks Cris' 10th year of practicing surgery in Bendigo, after moving from United Mission Hospital in Tansen, Nepal.
She maintains a busy practice in General, Breast and Endocrine surgery with regular operating lists at St John of God Hospital and Bendigo Health.
Cris also works as Surgical Academic lead at Monash University School of Rural Health, and has recently completed a Masters Degree in Surgical Education. Her research for her Masters is "Surgical Empathy" – a topic she is passionate about.
Clinical Focus & Referral Areas
- Endocrine surgery: Thyroid & parathyroid
- Breast surgery: Benign & malignant conditions
- Melanoma & skin cancer surgery
- Head & neck cancer surgery
- Hernia surgery: Simple, complex & recurrent abdominal wall hernias
- Endoscopy: Gastroscopy & colonoscopy
- Laparoscopic surgery: Gallbladder procedures
Hospital & Academic Appointments
- St John of God Hospital, Bendigo
- BreastScreen Bendigo
- Bendigo Health
- Bendigo Day Surgery
- Monash University School of Rural Health
- RACS State Committee Member
- RACS CCrISP Course Director
Accepting new patients
- Timely & Urgent appointments available
- Serving Central & Northern Victoria
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Dr Dongrong Situ
MD FRACS
Thoracic, Upper GI & General Surgeon
Dr. Situ, a highly respected Thoracic and General Surgeon, now serves Central and Northern Victoria with a warm, caring approach that patients truly appreciate. Known for his exceptional skill and compassionate care, Dr. Situ has quickly become a trusted figure, admired by patients and colleagues alike. He brings invaluable expertise to the region’s healthcare landscape.
Clinical Focus & Referral Areas
- Lung nodule and lung cancer surgery: Removal of lung lesions by minimally invasive approach, incluidng wedge excision, segmentectomy and lobectomy
- Robot-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (RATS), Video-Assistated Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS), Laparoscopic surgery: Minimally invasive techniques
- Upper GI conditions: Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for oesophageal and gastric diseases, including oesophageal or stomach cancer, hiatus hernia, anti-reflux surgery
- Pleural disease management: Assessment and treatment for pleural effusion, pneumothorax, pleural infection or malignancies (mesothelioma, metastastic cancer)
- Mediastinal diseases: Removal of tumors located in the mediastinum, biopsy of mediastinal lymph nodes
- Thymectomy: Surgical removal of the thymus gland, typically used to treat myasthenia gravis or thymoma
- Bronchoscopy and Endobronchial ultrasound biopsy (EBUS-TBNA)
- Endoscopy - Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy
- Endocrine surgery - Thyroid and Parathyroid
- General Surgery - Abdominal wall hernias, gallstone/biliary diseases, malignant and benign skin lesions
Current Appointments
- St John of God Hospital, Bendigo
- St John of God Hospital, Ballarat
- Bendigo Health
- Echuca Regional Health
- Ballarat Base Hospital
Accepting new patients
- Timely & Urgent appointments available
- Serving Central & Northern Victoria
Dr Tulip Chowdhury
MBBS FRACS
General & Breast Surgeon
Dr. Tulip Chowdhury is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) who earned her MBBS in Bangladesh in 2002. After working in Bangladesh and the United Kingdom, she relocated to Australia in 2007 to complete her specialist general surgical training in Melbourne. She then undertook a year-long fellowship at Bendigo Hospital, gaining extensive experience in elective and emergency surgery.
Over the past five years, Dr. Chowdhury has contributed her skills to the public sector, working with Bendigo Health and Echuca Regional Health. She is dedicated to providing the best care possible to every patient, emphasizing the importance of good communication with patients and their general practitioners throughout the surgical journey.
Clinical Focus & Referral Areas
- Particular expertise in skin cancer surgery
- Surgical management of breast cancer and benign breast conditions
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
- Carpal tunnel release
- Treatment of benign skin and soft tissue lesions
- Gastroscopy, colonoscopy, polypectomy including EMR
Hospital & Academic Appointments
- Bendigo Health
- St John of God Hospital, Bendigo
- Breastscreen Bendigo
- Bendigo Day Surgery
- RACS CCrISP Course Director
- Bendigo Health - AGSU HMO Supervisor
Accepting new patients
- Timely & Urgent appointments available
- Serving Central & Northern Victoria
Dr Victoria Jenkins
BPharm MChD MTraum FRACS
General, Breast & Laparoscopic Surgeon
Victoria is a Bendigo-based General Surgeon with a strong commitment to rural communities and to improving patient access to high-quality local surgical care. She is known for her warm, approachable communication style and her dedication to guiding patients clearly through diagnosis, treatment options and follow-up.
Victoria brings expertise in breast surgery, endoscopy and general surgery, along with a warm, approachable style and a strong commitment to rural healthcare. Her arrival strengthens our ability to offer accessible, high-quality surgical care to patients across Central Victoria.
Clinical Focus & Referral Areas
- Breast surgery: Benign & malignant conditions
- Endoscopy: Gastroscopy & colonoscopy (GESA accredited)
- General surgery: Gallbladder & biliary disease
- Hernia surgery: Inguinal, umbilical
- Skin lesions: Benign & malignant excisions
- Laparoscopic surgery
Hospital Appointments
- St John of God Hospital, Bendigo
- Echuca Regional Health
- Bendigo Health
Accepting new patients
- Timely & Urgent appointments available
- Serving Central & Northern Victoria
Dr Arty (Arthavan) Surendran
MBBS BMedSc (Hons) FRACS
General & Laparoscopic Surgeon
Dr Arty Surendran is a General Surgeon who brings fresh expertise and a strong commitment to regional healthcare to Golden City Surgical.
He completed his surgical training at Western Health in Melbourne, before undertaking a sub-speciality Colorectal Fellowship at Cabrini and Alfred Health, focusing on the management of both benign and malignant colorectal conditions. He transitioned to Bendigo Health as the General Surgical Fellow in 2025, and is now working at Bendigo Health and Echuca Regional Health as a consultant General Surgeon.
Arty is actively involved in teaching medical students and surgical trainees, and maintains an interest in quality improvement and clinical research. His training across both metropolitan and regional settings has prepared him well to deliver comprehensive surgical care to the Bendigo community.
Clinical Focus & Referral Areas
- Colorectal surgery: Benign and malignant conditions
- Endoscopy: Gastroscopy & colonoscopy
- Melanoma & skin cancer surgery
- Hernia surgery: Umbilical, inguinal, incisional
- Laparoscopic surgery: Gallbladder, hernia
Hospital Appointments
- Bendigo Health
- Echuca Regional Health
- St John of God Hospital, Bendigo
Accepting new patients
- Timely & Urgent appointments available
- Serving Central & Northern Victoria
Mr Matt Oliver
MBChB FRCS FRACS
General Surgeon
NOT ACCEPTING NEW REFERRALS
Mr Oliver is a (mostly) retired General Surgeon who has worked in Africa, UK and Australia dealing with a wide range of general surgical problems.
During his career Matt has collected a wealth of knowledge and experience and has always been actively involved in teaching and mentoring. We are very lucky to have him around to share his insight, care and support to the team.
Current Practice
Mr Oliver is not accepting new referrals. He currently restricts his practice to providing public patients colonoscopes and gastroscopes at Bendigo Day Surgery. He sees these patients post-operatively in his rooms at Golden City Surgical.
Matt is a founding member of Breast Surgeons of Australia & NZ, and accredited for gastroscopy and colonoscopy with Gastroenterological Society of Australia.
Hospital & Academic Appointments
- Bendigo Health
- Bendigo Day Surgery
- Monash University School of Rural Health
- RACS CCrISP Course Instructor
For Doctors making a referral:
WE HAVE TIMELY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE FOR CRIS, SITU, TULIP, VICTORIA AND ARTY.
We serve patients across Central and Northern Victoria, including Bendigo, Echuca/Moama, Shepparton, Swan Hill, Mildura, Horsham, Kyabram, and Kerang. We are committed to providing accessible specialist surgical care to regional communities.
We are flexible and accommodating about how you send us a referral, and will happily accept via:
- Fax: 03 5407 1439
- Email: reception@goldencitysurgical.com.au
- HealthLink SR – directly from your PMS
- Medical Objects – directly from your PMS
For patients wanting an appointment:
Because Golden City Surgical is a specialist practice, all patients will need a referral from another Doctor to make an appointment and receive their medicare benefit back from the government.
A referral from your General Practitioner (GP) will usually be valid for 12 months. In special circumstances your GP might agree to offer you an indefinite referral.
Referrals from another specialist Doctor are only valid for 3 months. After your first visit we may ask you to see your GP for a new referral so that you can come back and see us again.
If you already have a referral, please call us on 03 5407 2228, and we will arrange to make you an appointment.
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All of our surgeons are Fellows of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Our surgeons are trained and accredited as General Surgeons by General Surgeons Australia
Our surgeons are accredited for gastroscopy and colonoscopy with the Gastroenterological Society of Australia
Our breast surgeons are associates or members of Breast Surgeons of Australia & New Zealand
A/Prof. Cuthbertson & Dr. Tulip Chowdhury are members of the Australian Medical Association (Victoria)
Golden City Surgical is a member of Be.Bendigo
Find Us
Golden City Surgical
Level 2, St Francis House
138-140 Lily Street, Bendigo VIC 3550
Contact Us
Phone: 03 5407 2228
Fax: 03 5407 1439
Email: reception@goldencitysurgical.com.au
Postal Address: PO Box 119, North Bendigo, VIC 3550
We are also contactable by Healthlink SR and Medical Objects