
Comprehensive General Surgeon Dr Matthew Shears
Caring for patients across Wangaratta & Northeast Victoria
General Surgical Procedures
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Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in Australia and surgery is commonly required in treatment.
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Hernia Surgery
Providing full range of simple and complex hernia surgery with a focus on new minimally invasive techniques.
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Laparoscopic Hiatus Hernia Surgery
Hiatus hernia’s can be associated with reflux and surgery is one of the management tools.
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Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Gallstones are a common problem that is often managed with this form of keyhole surgery.
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ERCP Surgery
Endoscopic treatment of diseases of the bile duct.
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Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery
The butterfly shaped thyroid gland is one in which tumours and cancers often need surgical management.
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Breast Surgery
For both breast cancer and non-malignant diseases of the breast.
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Varicose Vein Surgery
Varicose veins are enlarged veins in the legs that can cause discomfort, discolouring and unsightly bulges.
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Vasectomy Surgery
Permanent family planning solution.
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Hand Surgery
Including carpal tunnel, Dupuytron’s disease, trigger fingers and ganglion surgery.
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Endoscopy
Expert at Colonoscopy, gastroscopy, and interventional endoscopy.
About Dr Matthew Shears
Dr Matthew Shears graduated from the University of Melbourne with first class honours. He then undertook his junior doctor training at Royal Melbourne Hospital before accredited surgical training through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. A further year of post fellowship training in ERCP and minimally invasive gastrointestinal and hernia surgery was then completed at University Hospital Geelong. Dr Shears lives locally and is passionate about training the next generation of surgeons and has taken on the role of training supervisor for North East Health Wangaratta.
Wangaratta Private Hospital, Consulting Suites
Dr Shears consulting rooms are located in the heart of Wangaratta, with onsite parking available.


