About Dr Rafael Gaszynski
Committed to Excellence
in Surgery
Dr Rafael Gaszynski is a highly skilled and accomplished General Surgeon specialising in the surgical management of diseases of the stomach, liver, pancreas, spleen, small intestine, gallbladder, and upper gastrointestinal tract. Based in Sydney’s Upper North Shore, he is committed to delivering patient-centred care with a strong emphasis on compassion, clear communication, and shared decision-making.
Dr. Gaszynski received his medical degree from Jagiellonian University in Poland and completed his internship and basic surgical training through the Royal College of Surgeons in England. He further honed his skills in Australia, where he spent several years in various medical positions, including emergency medicine and aeromedical retrieval with the Royal Flying Doctors.
He was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in 2019. Earlier in his career, he received the Clinical Committee Prize (2012) for being the best-performing surgical candidate in Australia and New Zealand.
Dr Gaszynski completed a three-year post-fellowship training program in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgery through the ANZHPBA Fellowship, undertaking advanced subspecialty training at several major hospitals in Sydney.
In addition to HPB surgery, Dr Gaszynski has extensive experience in Upper
Gastrointestinal Surgery, including the management of reflux disease and disorders of the oesophagus, stomach, spleen, and small intestine. He offers advanced laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgical techniques, providing patients with access to state-of-the-art minimally invasive options where clinically appropriate.
Fluent in English, Afrikaans, and Polish, Dr Gaszynski accepts both public and private referrals and strives to see patients promptly. He holds several positions, including General and Upper GI Surgeon at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital and General and Upper GI Surgeon at Sydney Adventist Hospital, NSW, enabling flexible treatment pathways.
Eligible public patients may undergo surgery under Medicare with minimal or no out-of pocket costs, while private care options are also available.
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