MBBS FANZCA MC-CU Uni Melb

Specialist Anaesthetist

Dr. Balan Sivasubramaniam is an experienced anaesthetic consultant with expertise in regional anaesthesia, perioperative echocardiography and quality improvement in medical services. Born in Sri Lanka, Balan studied Medicine at the University of Queensland before undertaking anaesthesia training in Australia and New Zealand.

Balan consolidated his skills in specialist training at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, where he gained a wealth of experience working with complex medical cases. For the past 12 years Balan has been a full-time staff anaesthetist at Box Hill Hospital, making significant contributions to the hospital's anaesthetic services in the clinical and education areas. He also serves as an instructor for the Australian Resuscitation Council.

Balan has a broad scope of practice, ranging from paediatric to adult patients across a range of specialties. He is also highly committed to patient care and to ongoing professional development. In addition to his work at Box Hill Hospital, Balan is affiliated with several private and public hospitals and sits on several governance and clinical advisory committees.