No Gap Doctor.
Languages: Mandarin (Chinese), Hokkien & English
Dr Hung qualified as a General Surgeon is 2014, and has since spent the majority of his career providing care in regional settings. He appreciates the variety and complexity of cases that general surgery offers, and has developed a breadth of skill not commonly seen amongst surgeons.
Special Interests:
- Minimally invasive procedures including advanced endoscopic, laparoscopic and laparo-robotic procedures
- Colonoscopy & Gastroscopy
- Skin cancer surgery
Qualifications
Dr Hung’s journey from rural Taiwan to metropolitan Melbourne culminated in his acceptance at Melbourne High School, followed by his medical studies at the University of Melbourne. He earned his MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) in 2003 and completed surgical training at Austin Health, including rotations throughout Victoria, Tasmania, and Alice Springs. Dr Hung achieved Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2014. Currently, he serves as a Staff Specialist General Surgeon at Bundaberg Private Day Hospital, finding great reward in his work within a regional healthcare setting.
Patient Care
Dr Hung approaches patient care with honesty, earnestness, and compassion. He utilises his skills to alleviate pain and suffering, prioritising patient communication to ensure clarity and understanding. Known in Bundaberg as the ‘polyp farmer’ for his meticulous and routine removal of polyps during endoscopic procedures, Dr Hung’s clinical and surgical approach is both careful and thorough.
Rapid & Direct Endoscopy (Open Access)
Rapid and Direct Endoscopy allows eligible patients to schedule their procedures directly, bypassing the initial specialist consultation when appropriate. Dr Hung strongly advocates for this approach, which promotes early diagnosis and prioritises patients with positive results from Australia’s National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. This streamlined pathway enhances efficiency in investigating digestive issues and helps minimise wait times for patients.
Privately Insured No Gap Services
Dr Hung believes in affordable, accessible healthcare and is a no-gap provider. This ensures his patients with adequate private health insurance do not incur out-of-pocket expenses for their procedures, except for any applicable anaesthetist fees billed separately.
Locations
Dr Hung is available for consultations and procedures at:
- Bundaberg Private Day Hospital | 51 Commercial St, Kensington QLD 4670
Procedures performed:
- Rapid & Direct Endoscopy (Open Access)
- Colonoscopy
- Gastroscopy
- Minor Surgery
- Skin Cancer Surgery
Awards and publications
Dr Hung has been published locally and internationally throughout his medical career.
Volunteering & Mentoring
Dr Hung has an active role in Bundaberg’s medical community, supervising trainees and teaching medical students.
Outside of general surgery, Dr Hung enjoys cycling, hiking, playing badminton and cooking up a storm in the kitchen.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery, University of Melbourne, Australia, 2003
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Australia, 2014
Registration numbers and professional memberships
AHPRA: MED0001210893
- Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
- Endoscopy Steering Committee Member, Wide Bay Health District
