Areas of practice and clinical focus
Dr Khaleel’s practice is centred on three core areas:
- Gallbladder disease surgery: gallbladder stones, bile duct stones, and gallbladder polyps
- Hernia repair surgery: laparoscopic, robotic, and open hernia repair approaches
- Diagnostic endoscopy: gastroscopy and colonoscopy
He works across multiple locations within Melbourne, providing elective and emergency general surgery services.
General surgical services and referrals
Dr Khaleel also provides a wide range of general surgical services to meet community needs and welcomes referrals for:
- Acute general surgery (e.g., appendicitis, bowel obstruction, cholecystitis)
- Small bowel pathology
- Anorectal conditions
- Hand surgery (carpal tunnel release, ganglion surgery)
- Subcutaneous lesions (lipomas and cysts)
Training, fellowships, and advanced expertise
Dr Khaleel completed surgical training through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) via Western Health, followed by three advanced fellowships:
- Ballarat Base Hospital (upper gastrointestinal surgery focus)
- The Alfred (Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary HPB Fellowship)
- Austin Hospital (HPB and Liver Transplant Unit Fellowship)
These roles supported advanced skills in complex gallbladder and bile duct surgery, including laparoscopic trans-cystic bile duct exploration for bile duct stones performed during cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal).
Commitment to minimally invasive surgery and patient outcomes
In 2022, Dr Khaleel completed a Master’s degree in Minimally Invasive Surgery at the University of Adelaide, reinforcing his commitment to innovation and high-quality patient care. He was also awarded the Rural Surgery Fellowship for Provincial Surgeons Grant by RACS.
Dr Khaleel is committed to improving surgical outcomes through techniques designed to reduce complications, lower infection risk, shorten hospital stay, and support faster recovery. His experience across tertiary, regional, and rural health settings (including South Australia) has broadened his clinical expertise and strengthened his ability to deliver safe, high-quality surgical care across diverse healthcare environments.
Professional associations:
• Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA)
• The Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand Hepatic Pancreatic and Biliary Association (AANZHPBA)
• Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand Hernia Society (ANZ Hernia)
