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Michael Levitt Michael Levitt i(23162563 works by)
Gender: Male
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'Dr Michael Levitt MB BS (UWA), FRACS trained as a surgeon in Western Australia before pursuing subspecialty training in colorectal surgery at London’s St Mark’s and Royal Free hospitals. Since 1990 he has worked in WA as a specialist colorectal surgeon. Michael has a particular interest in the management of ‘functional’ bowel disorders – constipation, incontinence and irritable bowel syndrome – and is well known for his approach to treating these conditions. Michael is a member of the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand. He is the Chairman of the Tonkinson Colorectal Cancer Research Fund Advisory Committee, a Director of St John of God Health Care, a member of the Medical Board of WA and Medical Director at Osborne Park Hospital, WA.'

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2023 recipient Order of Australia Member of the Order of Australia (AM) For significant service to medical administration, and to professional associations.
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