Specialists: Westside Gastroenterology / Dr. Kai Hellberg

Dr Kai Hellberg is a highly experienced general, trauma, and laparoscopic surgeon with public appointments at Fiona Stanley Hospital, Fremantle Hospital, and the Rockingham Hospital Group, including Peel Health Campus. He also provides care in Broome with WACHS servicing the Kimberley region in Western Australia.

Dr Hellberg opened his private practice in 2022 and is accepting new referrals. He sees patients at his private rooms in Murdoch (Murdoch Square), including those under the Workers’ Compensation Scheme.

Originally from Germany, Dr Hellberg has been practising in Western Australia since 2011. He has provided surgical care to five hospitals in the Kimberley region, primarily based in Broome, where he served as the clinical lead surgeon from 2017 to 2021. Additionally, he has been working regularly at Fremantle Hospital since 2011, providing acute surgical care. In 2015, acute surgical services transitioned to Fiona Stanley Hospital, where Dr Hellberg was involved from the beginning.

Dr Hellberg maintains public appointments for both emergency and elective surgical services at these major hospitals. In 2021, following his son’s transition to high school in Perth, Dr Hellberg settled in the southern metropolitan area and now works at hospitals across the south metro region.

Before moving to Australia, Dr Hellberg worked for the German government agency GIZ in Blantyre, Malawi, where he served as a general surgeon at the teaching hospital QECH and lecturer at the University of Malawi from 2007 to 2011. From 2000 to 2007, Dr Hellberg trained in general and trauma surgery at several prestigious teaching hospitals in and around Cologne, Germany, and completed an 18-month training program in Lucerne, Switzerland.

Dr Hellberg’s diverse background has granted him extensive surgical experience in all aspects of general surgery. With a keen eye for detail and a compassionate, professional approach, he is committed to providing his patients with a safe and empathetic surgical journey.

Dr Hellberg is also available for second opinions and specialises in minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques, ensuring optimal recovery with minimal discomfort for his patients.

Dr Hellberg is deeply committed to providing patient-centred care, ensuring that each patient is fully informed and supported throughout their surgical journey. He believes in fostering a trusting relationship with patients, empowering them to make confident, educated decisions regarding their health. His empathetic approach and commitment to clear communication are central to his practice.

Dr Hellberg is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) and the German Surgical Society (BDC), he maintains membership in several leading surgical organisations. These affiliations ensure that he stays at the forefront of advancements in general, trauma, and laparoscopic surgery.

Dr Hellberg is fluent in both English and German, enabling him to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.

• Skin and soft tissue procedures (benign conditions and cancer surgery)
• Vasectomies