Premier Gastroenterology works with highly trained and experienced anaesthetists who specialise in gastroenterology and endoscopy services.
If you require a colonoscopy or gastroscopy, to further ensure your safety, Premier Gastroenterology uses only formally trained anaesthetists to assist with sedation for your procedure. This is not universally the case at endoscopy centers across Melbourne - if you are having your procedure performed elsewhere, we encourage you to ask whether a fully accredited anaesthetist will be assisting with your procedure.
Dr Rob Greenberg MBBS(Hons), FANZCA Anaesthetist |
After completing schooling at Wesley College Rob studied Medicine at Monash University where he achieved honours. He subsequently completed anaesthetic training at The Alfred Hospital. Rob joined Victorian Anaesthetic Group in 2009. He remains active in Continuing Professional Development and is also involved in teaching of anaesthetic registrars (doctors in training)
Other Interests: In conjunction with a busy family life Dr Greenberg's interests are predominantly sporting related both participation and watching. In particular golf, football, personal fitness and sporting trivia. |
Dr Sarah Freeman MBBS(Hons), FANZCA Anaesthetist |
Following completion of her undergraduate degree at Monash University, Dr Freeman completed my medical and anaesthesia training at The Alfred Hospital. Dr Freeman undertook her Fellowship year at the Oxford University Hospital in Oxford, United Kingdom. She currently works at The Alfred Hospital as a Specialist Anaesthetist, and regularly participate in registrar teaching and Continuing Professional Development activities.
Other Interests: Outside of work, Dr Freeman enjoys spending time with my husband and young children. |
Dr Adam Nettleton MBBS (Hons), FANZCA Anaesthetist |
Dr Nettleton maintains an anaesthetic practice in a wide range of both adult and paediatric surgical specialties including gastroenterology. After studying medicine at Monash University he completed his anaesthetic training through St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne. He has worked as a consultant anaesthetist in Darwin and St Vincent’s Hospital and is now in full time private practice.
Dr Nettleton is involved in lecturing anaesthetic trainees through the Victorian Regional Committee and participates in the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists continuing education program. He is a member of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists (ASA). Other Interests: Outside of anaesthesia his interests include football, fly-fishing, going to the theatre and spending time with his family. |
Dr Ben Freeman MBBS(Hons), FANZCA Anaesthetist |
Ben is a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) and takes part in their comprehensive Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program. He is also a member of The Australian Society of Anaesthetists (ASA) and a proud member of the Victorian Anaesthetic Group (VAG). Ben completed his training predominately at The Alfred Hospital and completed fellowships at The Royal Children’s Hospital and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. He then spent a year at the Oxford University Hospital in the United Kingdom training in orthopaedic and regional anaesthesia, ENT and difficult airway anaesthesia.
Other Interests: Ben is happily married to Dr Sarah Freeman and has three young daughters. He enjoys travel and photography, and most importantly spending time with his family. |
Dr Emma Maloney BSc, MBBS, FANZCA Anaesthetist |
After completing her medical degree at The University of Queensland, Emma pursued her anaesthetic training throughout hospitals in Brisbane. She moved to Melbourne to complete a fellowship in Trauma Anaesthesia at The Alfred Hospital, where she continues to work as a Consultant Specialist Anaesthetist. After obtaining her FANZCA in 2014, Emma gained further experience in 2017 working at University College Hospital in London, UK, where she worked across a variety of specialities including Gastroenterology, Urology, major robotic surgery and ENT.
Emma is a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists and participates in their Continuing Professional Development activities. She is regularly involved in the teaching of anaesthetic registrars. Other Interests: Cycling, Hiking, Rugby, Travelling, Reading |
Dr Jonathon Hiller
MBBS(Hons), GCEpi, FANZCA, PhD Anaesthetist |
Jonathan is a clinical and research anaesthetist with an interest in perioperative medicine (medical care around the time of an operation).
Following completion of medical and anaesthesia training in Melbourne, Jonathan undertook fellowship training at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and the Royal Children’s Hospital. Subsequently, he completed an advanced fellowship in cancer anaesthesia at The Royal Marsden, London – the UK’s specialist cancer centre. He has also worked in the developing nations of Papua New Guinea and East Timor training local anaesthesia providers. Jonathan is currently employed as a specialist anaesthetist at Peter Mac. Jonathan’s overriding aim is to provide you a safe and appropriate anaesthetic, and to assist you achieving a quick and comfortable recovery from your surgery. Other Interests: Outside of anaesthesia, Jonathan enjoys coffee, hiking, house renovating, gardening and exploring different parts of the world with his family. |
Prof Bernhard Riedel
MBChB FCA FANZCA FASE MMed MBA PhD Anaesthetist |
Professor Bernhard Riedel is a distinguished academic anaesthesiologist with a career focused on oncologic anaesthesia. He currently holds the position of Head of the Department of Anaesthesia, Perioperative Medicine, and Pain Medicine at the renowned Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, with an academic appointment at the University of Melbourne.
Bernhard's career spans a series of significant faculty appointments: · Professor of Cardiac Anaesthesiology at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. · Professor and Vice Chair of the Department of Anaesthesiology at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, USA. · Consultant Anaesthetist and Senior Lecturer at the Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust in London, UK. Bernhard's educational journey comprises: · Completion of his anaesthesia residency at the University of Cape Town. · Pursuit of a fellowship in cardiothoracic anaesthesia at Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust in London. · Attainment of a PhD from the University of London, UK. · Achievement of an MBA from the University of Tennessee, USA. As an accomplished academic anaesthesiologist, Bernhard has contributed through: · The publication of an extensive body of work (400 publications; including 140 peer-reviewed publications, numerous book chapters, review articles, editorials, and scientific abstracts presented at international conferences). His research endeavors have been supported by 82 funded research grants, totalling >$17M. · The authorship of seven textbooks, covering topics such as Acute Care for the Cancer Patient, Perioperative Care for the Cancer Patient, and Prehabilitation. · A focus on ongoing research aimed at enhancing surgical outcomes by refining risk assessment and optimizing patients before major cancer surgery. His research interest within the field also investigates how anaesthetic techniques impact long-term outcomes following cancer surgery. In addition to his significant research contributions, Bernhard has played a pivotal role in education and mentorship, delivering over 230 invited lectures at 154 international venues, including 12 plenaries, or visiting professorships. He has mentored numerous junior doctors in research, with 10 candidates either currently engaged in or having completed their PhD research. His team has received 40 team-based awards, and Bernhard himself has garnered 11 personal awards at international scientific meetings, recognizing his excellence in teaching or clinical quality improvement. Bernhard operates as an independent anaesthetist, providing his exceptional services from the premises of Cancer Specialists. |