Experienced care.
Clear explanations.
Continuity.
Specialist colorectal surgery and colonoscopy with continuity from consultation through recovery.
Conditions we treat.
A selection of common areas of care. Detailed information on each condition is available on the Conditions page.
Colorectal cancer
Assessment, staging and surgical management for cancers of the colon and rectum.
Colonoscopy and bowel cancer screening
Diagnostic colonoscopy, polyp removal and surveillance for bowel cancer.
Diverticular disease
Assessment and management of diverticulosis, diverticulitis and its complications.
Understanding your condition and your options.
An unhurried consultation, evidence-based discussion of options, and the same specialist team from referral through to recovery.
Clear understanding
Your condition, investigations and treatment options described in plain English, with an evidence-based discussion of conservative and surgical pathways. Surgery is recommended only when clinically indicated.
Coordinated decisions
Our practice team coordinates appointments, investigations and hospital admissions. Treatment decisions are made together; your priorities and questions guide the plan alongside the clinical evidence.
Continuity of care
Long-term clinical relationships, with the same specialist team across consultation, treatment and follow-up. Experienced colorectal colleagues provide cover when required, so your management continues without interruption.
Practical information for each stage.
Preparation guides, recovery information and answers to common questions, organised by stage of care.
All patient resources →Preparing for consultation
What to bring, how to prepare and what usually happens at your appointment.
Colonoscopy and bowel preparation
Step-by-step guidance on bowel preparation and what happens on the day.
Preparing for surgery
Consent, pre-admission assessment, medications and the day of your operation.
Recovery after surgery
Diet, activity, driving, work and follow-up in the weeks after surgery.
Mr Pravin Ranchod
BHB, MBChB, FRACS, Colorectal Surgeon
Specialist colorectal care across consultation, treatment and follow-up.
Mr Pravin Ranchod is a colorectal surgeon practising in Melbourne, with specialist and fellowship training in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
His practice covers colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, pelvic floor disorders and anorectal conditions, alongside colonoscopy and minimally invasive colorectal surgery.
- St Mark’s Hospital, LondonAdvanced colorectal fellowship
- Concord Repatriation General Hospital, SydneyPost-fellowship colorectal training
- The Royal Melbourne HospitalPost-fellowship colorectal training
- Monash Medical CentrePost-fellowship colorectal training
Contact our rooms.
Our practice team can assist with appointments, referrals and preparation questions.
After-hours or urgent concerns: If urgent, attend Cabrini Emergency Department or your nearest Emergency Department. Hospital clinicians can liaise directly with Mr Ranchod regarding ongoing care when appropriate.