Dr Cori Behrenbruch
Colorectal and General Surgeon
MBBS, BPharm, FRACS, PhD,
Member CSSANZ
“Because treating a patient is more than just treating the condition”
Colorectal Expertise
Dr Cori Behrenbruch is a CSSANZ trained female colorectal surgeon. She completed her general surgical training in 2015 through St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne, with rotations through The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and The Royal Melbourne Hospital. Dr Cori subsequently completed two years of speciality colorectal training. The first year was a high-volume laparoscopic fellowship at Box Hill Hospital in Melbourne and the second year at St Mark’s Hospital in London, where she trained in robotic surgery, advanced colorectal cancer and complex inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr Cori has also completed a PhD through Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and the University of Melbourne focusing on chemotherapy resistance in metastatic colorectal cancer. Finally, Dr Cori is the clinical lead for surgical teaching of medical students at St Vincent's Public Hospital. When she is not at work she is lucky to be mum to two wonderful little girls.
Dr Cori manages colorectal surgical problems including:
Hemorrhoids
Anal skin tags
Perianal itch
Anal pain
Rectal bleeding
Fecal incontinence
Colonic polyps
Colon and rectal cancer
Peritoneal malignancies
Inflammatory bowel disease;
including Crohn’s
and Ulcerative colitis
Diverticular disease
Rectal prolapse
Dr Cori’s approach
Dr Cori is a colorectal surgeon committed to achieving the best clinical outcomes for her patients. Her approach is holistic with equal emphasis on achieving good quality of life, with the surgery being only one component of the overall care of her patients. Many of the conditions that Dr Cori manages are sensitive and patients often wait a long time to seek medical attention due to embarrassment. Dr Cori takes her time with each consultation and ensures that patients feel relaxed and secure.
Dr Cori has had extensive general and sub-speciality colorectal training both nationally and internationally and has introduced novel techniques to the hospitals where she works, including laser fistula and VAAFT techniques.
In-person and remote Consultations
Dr Cori consults and operates privately at St Vincent's Private Hospital and Epworth Freemasons in Melbourne. Publicly, Dr Cori works at St Vincent's Hospital Fitzroy and The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.
Can’t make it in person?
Telehealth is available upon request.