Dr Benedict Dhanaraj (Gynaecologist)
- Name
- Dr Benedict Brijraj Habakkuk Dhanaraj
- Qualifications
- Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery 1997
- AMC 2003
- Occupation
- Obstetrics and Gynaecologist
- Gender
- Male
- Languages Spoken
- Hindi
- Malay
- Tamil
- Medical Specialties
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Ben is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with skills in advanced laparoscopy and hysteroscopic surgery. Ben sees a large number of complex high risk obstetric cases and consults in Launceston and Ulverstone. He also works closely with Tas IVF in the Launceston Fertility Clinic.
Ben was born in Malaysia and obtained his medical degree in 1997. He has been proud to call Australia home since 2002.
Ben worked at the Western General Hospital and The Northern Hospital in Melbourne before moving on to specialist training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at The Royal Women’s Hospital and Monash Medical Centre in Melbourne. He completed his Fellowship year training under Frank Clark in the field of advanced laparoscopy. He has been a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists since January 2013.
Since commencing practice in Launceston, Ben has built his reputation as a caring and compassionate practitioner. He sees a variety of antenatal clients including high risk obstetric cases and patients requiring complex medical care during pregnancy. He is committed to managing each client with the utmost respect, taking into consideration their pregnancy plans and wishes in order to ensure the safe and memorable delivery of each baby. In addition, Ben also has skills in minimally invasive surgery and performs complex endogynaecological/keyhole procedures such as total laparoscopic hysterectomy and surgery for endometriosis, complex ovarian cysts and hysteroscopic removal of fibroids. He keeps abreast of the latest developments in the field of gynaecologic surgery and regularly adapts his practice to incorporate new and improved surgical techniques. He regularly trains Registrars in the field of minimally-invasive surgery in Gynaecology.
In addition to his current private practice, Ben is a Visiting Medical Officer with the Women’s and Children’s Services at Launceston General Hospital and has recently accepted appointment as an Associate Specialist with Tas IVF.
Ben recently introduced the MonaLisa Touch ™ vaginal laser in Launceston and is the only gynaecologist in Tasmania to offer patients an alternative to hormone treatment for vaginal atrophy and its related symptoms.
When he is not at work, Ben is passionate about photography and recently won an award at the Festival of Light for his photos capturing the beautiful Tasmanian scenery. Ben is married and has 2 boys.
- Hospital Affiliations
- Calvary Health Care Tasmania - St Vincent's Campus
- Launceston General Hospital
- Affiliated Clinics
- Launceston Fertility Clinic
- Tamar Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Practice Locations
Launceston
- Launceston Fertility Clinic
- Address
- Queen Victoria Tower
Level 4
11 High Street
East Launceston TAS 7250
Australia
- Phone
- 1800 111 483
- 03 6332 2000
- Tamar Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Address
- Ashton Gate House
32 High Street
East Launceston TAS 7250
Australia
- Phone
- 03 6343 0999
- Fax
- 03 6301 9270
