Consulting at the rooms of Breast Cancer Research Centre – WA, these specialists are at the forefront of breast cancer research and treatment, constantly striving to improve outcomes and develop innovative solutions.
Working to reshape
the future of breast cancer
Oncologists

Dr Martin has a strong research interest. She has obtained her Master of Public Health through the University of Sydney, and her PhD through the University of Western Australia, which focused on predictors of recurrence of hormone receptor positive breast cancer including mammographic breast density. She has been principal investigator of multiple clinical trials, including investigator initiated trials. She has a number of publications and presented research she has undertaken both locally and internationally. She also regularly writes, by invitation, for the Breast Cancer Research Review. Dr Martin is a member of the Breast Cancer Trials Group, and a member of the Medical Oncology Group of Australia breast cancer interest subgroup.

Dr Lo has been a principal investigator for breast cancer clinical trials and has established her own investigator-initiated studies, with sites recruiting in Melbourne and Adelaide. She has book chapter and international journal publications in cancer research and is a reviewer for international cancer journals. She is also a clinical examiner for the FRACP medical physician speciality examinations.

A graduate of the University of Queensland in 2007, he trained at Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital and then returned home to Perth to complete his advanced training in medical oncology in 2012. He was an inaugural recipient of the WA Cancer and Palliative Care and Cancer Research Fellowship in 2014, which encompassed both clinical and laboratory based breast cancer research. Peter was appointed as a medical oncologist at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne in 2015 and completed his PhD in immunotherapy.
He returned to Perth in 2020 and leads the Breast Cancer Unit at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Medical Oncology Unit and is a principal investigator for a number of breast cancer and immunotherapy trials.
Peter is an avid cyclist and enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters.

Setting out on his professional path, Brendan completed his internship and residency at prestigious institutions, notably Royal Perth Hospital and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. Following this, he ventured to Sydney to specialize in oncology, dedicating five years of his career to Royal North Shore Hospital.
While Brendan’s tenure in Sydney proved rewarding, a deep yearning for the West Coast and the captivating ocean sunsets called him back to his origins in Western Australia.
Beyond his medical pursuits, Brendan takes solace in the tranquility of ocean swimming, indulges in the cultural richness of theater, and maintains a commitment to a healthy lifestyle.
Brendan considers himself immensely fortunate to be a member of the esteemed team at the Breast Cancer Research Centre – WA, where he contributes to the advancement of breast cancer research with great dedication and enthusiasm.

Engaged in clinical and translational research, Dr. Khan has authored publications in respected journals and presented at major conferences. His research interests include breast cancer and outcomes in the Indigenous population. Currently, he is investigating sarcopenia as a radiological biomarker in cancer patients, supported by a research grant from the Cancer Trials Unit.
Dr. Khan serves as a Principal Investigator in cancer trials at Hollywood Private Hospital, contributing to advancements in cancer care. He is committed to developing geriatric oncology as a sub-specialty to improve outcomes for older adults with cancer.
Referrals
Post: Suite 406, Level 4, Hollywood Consulting Centre, 91 Monash Ave, Nedlands, WA 6009
Healthlink EDI: breastci (unless otherwise specified)
Email: oncology.reception@bcrc-wa.com.au
Phone: 6500 5570
Fax: 6500 5505
Surgeons

Dr Yang Yang Huang is a specialist Breast Surgeon. He is passionate about providing personalised evidence-based approach in the management of all breasts malignant and benign conditions. Dr Yang grew up in Perth; after graduating from The University of Western Australia medical school in 2011, he completed his general surgery training in Western Australia in 2019. He spent a further 4 years gaining extensive post fellowship experience in breast cancer care at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Perth, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne and the Westmead Breast Cancer Institute in Sydney.
Dr Huang is actively involved in research. He has presented and published multiple peer reviewed articles. He is currently working as the research coordinator at the SCGH Breast Centre. Dr Huang is a keen teacher and collaborator; he currently supervises general surgery trainees as well as BreastSurgANZ postgraduate fellows in his public appointment. He collaborates with other international colleagues and is a board member of the international Breastics24H program since 2023.
Dr Huang is passionate about Breast Conserving surgery and risk reducing mastectomies. Dr Huang offers breast surgery procedures including level 1 and level 2 oncoplastic procedures perforator flaps (partial breast reconstruction), therapeutic mammoplasty, breast reduction, prepectoral breast implant reconstruction, fat grafting and revisional surgery, combined surgery with plastics surgeon for autologous DIEP flap reconstruction and preventative axillary lymphovenous anastomosis bypass following axillary dissection.
Dr Huang operates in Hollywood Private, Joondalup Public and Private Hospital, Sir Charles Gairdner and Osborne Park Hospitals. He speaks fluent Mandarin and Cantonese. Outside of work, he loves spending time with his family, cooking, eating and keeping fit in the gym.

Above all she gives the assurance of quality to her patients. All cancer cases are discussed in a multi-disciplinary team meetings involving radiologists, nuclear physicians, medical oncologist and other experts in the field, ensuring the treatment plans and management are on par with international treatment standards. Bindu is available to consult for all breast and elective general surgical problems. She is skilled in partial and full reconstruction surgery of the breast following cancer surgery.

Dr Ponniah received her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in 1995 from Barkatullah University, in India. She completed her Advanced Surgical Training in Malaysia, attaining her Master of Surgery in 2004 practising as a general surgeon with breast interest in district and tertiary hospitals. She completed a further two years of breast oncoplastic training in Perth and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
Throughout her career, Dr Ponniah maintained her commitment to the public system and prided in being a role model for other aspiring female surgeons. She held honorary lecturer positions at training hospitals in Malaysia and is at present an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at The University of Notre Dame. She is an active member and is in the interview panel for post graduate breast oncoplastic trainee selections for BreastSurgANZ. Dr Ponniah is currently the Head of Department of the Breast Centre at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth practising as a General and Breast Oncoplastic Surgeon.

Dr Farah believes in holistic treatment, removing the breast cancer safely whilst ensuring that the form and shape of the breast is not compromised. She also offers breast reconstruction for cancer or benign conditions, breast reduction surgery, breast augmentation and fat grafting. Her expertise also includes both open and laparoscopic General Surgery.
As well as working in the private sector, she is also a surgical teacher and is involved in training medical students and surgical trainees at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. She was appointed as the Director of Breast Services at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and held this position for over 4 years.

After graduating from The University of Melbourne medical school in 2010, he completed his general surgery training through the Royal Melbourne Hospital in 2018. He moved to Perth to complete a fellowship in breast surgery at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. He then went on to undertake further subspecialty fellowship training in oncoplastic breast surgery at the world-renowned Nightingale Breast Centre (Manchester, UK), where he trained with breast and plastic surgeons learning advanced modern oncoplastic breast surgery techniques. Following this, he completed a PhD through the University of Melbourne and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.
Mr Li is actively involved in research and teaching. He completed his PhD on HER2-positive breast cancer and immunotherapy. He has authored over 20 peer reviewed publications with more than 500 cumulative citations. He is also a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Western Australia.
Mr Li offers the full range of breast and oncoplastic surgery procedures including reconstruction, perforator flaps (partial breast reconstruction), therapeutic mammoplasty, reduction, augmentation, fat grafting and revisional surgery. He has a special interest in breast conservation surgery for women with large or multifocal cancers that would traditionally require a mastectomy.
Mr Li operates at Hollywood Private, Sir Charles Gairdner and Osborne Park hospitals. He is fluent in both English and Mandarin Chinese.

Mr Martin also has experience and expertise in treating thyroid and parathyroid diseases, varicose veins, melanoma, skin cancers and all general surgical conditions. He has specific expertise in laparoscopic hernia surgery, laparoscopic splenectomy, laparoscopic adrenalectomy and vascular access surgery. Mr Martin holds current office bearing positions with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. He operates at Hollywood Private Hospital, Bethesda Hospital, the Mount Hospital and St John of God Subiaco Hospital.
Mr Martin is an active member of the breast section of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (BreastSurgANZ) and participates fully in the National Breast Audit. He has published and presented both nationally and internationally and is dedicated to the development and progression of Oncoplastic Breast Surgery in Australia and New Zealand.

Dr Budhavaram is the Head of Breast Surgery at Royal Perth Hospital and operates in St John of God Hospitals (Subiaco and Midland). She was an Adjunct lecturer at Flinders Univ and also mentors fellows, trainees, and medical students and has published widely in breast cancer and general surgery journals.
Referrals
Post: Suite 405, Level 4, Hollywood Consulting Centre, 91 Monash Ave, Nedlands, WA 6009
Healthlink EDI: breastci (unless otherwise specified)
Dr Kallyani Ponniah
Email: surgery.reception@bcrc-wa.com.au
Phone: 6500 5579
Fax: 6500 5577
Dr Ran Li
Email: surgery.reception@bcrc-wa.com.au
Phone: 6500 5579
Fax: 6500 5577
Dr Farah Abdul Aziz
All referrals and correspondence to Perth Surgical Clinic
Post: 25 Charles St, South Perth
Email: info@perthsurgicalclinic.com.au
Phone: 08 9310 3934
Fax: 04 9310 6371
Healthlink: perthsur
Dr Bindu Kunjuraman
Email: info@drbindu.com.au
Phone: 9581 4455
Fax: 6500 5577
Mr Richard Martin
Email: admin@richardmartin.com.au
Phone: 6500 5571
Fax: 6500 5577
Dr Yang Huang
Email: info@dryanghuang.com
Phone: 08 6500 5577
Dr Vanitha Budhavaram
Email: info@drvanbud.com.au
Phone: 08 6478 6879
