With over 20 years of experience, training and a genuine commitment to providing kind and personalised care, Dr. Sally Meade specialises in the surgical management of Breast Diseases, including breast cancer, breast cancer risk assessment, and risk management, emphasising comprehensive and collaborative multidisciplinary care.
Dr Meade also has a particular interest and extensive experience in Endocrine Surgery: Surgery of the Thyroid & Parathyroid glands, providing surgical care in Brisbane and outreach services to the Townsville University Hospital.
Dr. Meade provides comprehensive consultation on breast and endocrine conditions, ensuring that all her patients receive thorough information about their medical condition to make well-informed decisions about their health. Patient questions are welcomed and encouraged!
To deliver the best possible care to her patients, Dr. Meade works in a multidisciplinary setting in conjunction with breast screening, radiologists, medical and radiation oncologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, pathologists, geneticists, plastic surgeons and our amazing breast care nurses.
And, of course, Dr Meade acknowledges the pivotal role of every patient’s family and general practitioner throughout their healthcare journey and very much encourages their inclusion as part of the multidisciplinary team!
WHAT IS A BREAST AND THYROID SURGEON?
Surgery for breast and thyroid diseases in Queensland may be performed by any general surgeon, and some surgeons, like myself, choose to specialise in breast and thyroid surgery.
Being a specialist in this area means I can keep up with the latest research and advances and provide you with the best possible care. My goal is, first and foremost, the health and safety of my patients.
Seeing a Breast and Endocrine Surgeon doesn’t always mean you will require surgery.
You may be coming for a consultation, an examination, an opinion on whether you need a biopsy or further imaging, or perhaps a conversation about your future breast & endocrine care and health.
Clinical assessment for symptomatic breast presentations referred by General Practitioners for further review
Breast Cancer Risk Assessment and advice on Risk Management
Breast Surgery for Benign Conditions & Diagnosis
Breast Cancer Surgery
Surgery for Thyroid Cancer
Surgery for Benign Conditions of the Thyroid
Procedures include: Hemithyroidectomy, Total Thyroidectomy, Lymph Node Dissection of the Central Neck Compartment
Minimally Invasive Parathyroidectomy
Bilateral (four gland) exploration
Cervical Thymectomy for parathyroid disease
Re-operative Parathyroidectomy
Parathyroidectomy for Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Information for your First Appointment
You will need a referral from your General Practitioner.
It is important that we receive your referral in advance so that our staff can gather your previous relevant information prior to your appointment.
This is so Dr Meade has all available imaging and results to discuss with you at your appointment and can best advise on further treatment required.
Please bring with you:
- Your Medicare card
- Any health fund details
- Any pension or health care card details
- Any relevant X-rays or imaging of your breast
- Any reports of biopsies or previous breast surgery results
- A list of your current medications
- If you have had surgery before, it is helpful to bring the contact details of your previous surgeon
- If you have any significant medical conditions and see other specialists or doctors for these, bring as much information as possible as it may be relevant in planning for surgery
Dr. Sally Meade is a General Surgeon with post-fellowship training and a particular interest in Breast and Endocrine Surgery. With more than 20 years of experience, her extensive training has provided her with the skills to offer a comprehensive service to her patients.
Dr Meade was born in Ingham and grew up in Charters Towers. In 1993, she was awarded her medical degree from the University of Queensland. She completed her surgical training largely in Queensland but also in the Northern Territory and Victoria, which included time in Townsville, Mackay, Darwin, and Geelong. In Brisbane, she trained at the Mater Hospital Brisbane and Greenslopes Repatriation General Hospital (now known as Greenslopes Private Hospital).
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