Dr Harald Puhalla
Dr Harald Puhalla is a General Surgeon based on the Gold Coast, Queensland.
About Dr Harald Puhalla
Dr Harald Puhalla is a General Surgeon based on the Gold Coast, Queensland. He has a private practice at the Pacific Private Clinic, and performs surgeries at Gold Coast Private Hospital and Pindara Private Hospital. With over 20 years of experience, his specialty interests include bariatric, hernia, gallbladder, hepato-biliary pancreatic and upper gastrointestinal surgery.
Originally from Austria, where he graduated in 1994 at the Medical University of Vienna, Dr Puhalla completed his specialist exams in 2002. He undertook further training in bariatric, hepato-pancreatic- biliary and upper gastrointestinal surgery in high volume centres under the guidance of international experts in these specialties.
During that time, he also completed a PhD in liver cancer, and was appointed as a Consultant Surgeon at the University Hospital in Vienna.
In 2008, Dr Puhalla commenced as a General Surgeon at the Gold Coast Hospital.
Dr Puhalla is dedicated to helping his patients achieve the best possible results through high quality care. He regularly travels overseas to further his education and training, to stay up to date with the latest surgical techniques. His interests extend to learning more about his specialty, and he is currently leading research ventures in his field.
Media / Featured Videos
Women after Bariatric Surgery Benefits, Trade-offs, Outcomes Assoc Prof Harald Puhalla, General & Bariatric Surgeon.
Discover Dr. Harald’s comprehensive approach to Omega Loop Gastric Bypass Surgery, including the procedure, its benefits, and more.
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