Russell S. Hodgson is a General Surgeon based in Epping, VIC. His practice is at 185 Cooper Street, Epping VIC 3076, Australia. He looks after people who need help with a range of surgical issues, from day-to-day problems to more serious conditions that can affect the gut, liver, pancreas, and nearby organs.
A big part of his work involves gallbladder and bile system problems. This can include gallstones, gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis), and issues like choledocholithiasis where stones sit in the bile ducts. When surgery is needed, he can help with gallbladder removal. At times, care may also involve procedures and planning for problems that involve the liver and the pathways around it.
He also supports patients with other general surgical needs. That includes hernia care, and surgery related to colorectal cancer. Endoscopy can be part of the broader care pathway as well, depending on what’s going on and what your specialist team recommends. For more complex cases involving the pancreas and the upper part of the digestive system, his service includes procedures such as pancreaticoduodenectomy, as well as lymph node work like lymphadenectomy where needed.
In many cases, surgical problems do not come with a neat timeline. Symptoms can start suddenly, or build slowly, and sometimes people feel unsure about what to do next. Russell’s approach is to focus on clear, practical steps, so people know what’s happening and what the usual options are.
Experience: he has experience across a wide range of general surgical care, including the services listed for his practice. Education, research involvement, and any clinical trial participation are not detailed in the information provided here.
