MEET DR DAN
Empowering women to better health outcomes
DR DAN KRISHNAN
ENDO GYNAECOLOGIST SYDNEY
As a highly skilled Laparoscopist, Dr Dan has mastered the use of cutting-edge technology to perform minimally invasive gynaecological procedures, commonly known as keyhole surgery. Utilising innovative techniques and strategies such Advanced Laparoscopic/Robotic Assisted Surgery, he’s able to achieves discreet results, leading to an impressively small 5-7mm post keyhole surgery scar.
Dr Dan offers compassionate, personalised care at his gynaecological consultations. By prioritising patient education and providing a solutions-oriented approach focused on women’s health, he ensures that all patients feel equipped to make informed decisions about their own treatment with confidence.
Dr Dan’s consultations include a pre-op explanation of the cause of the endometriosis or condition, the procedure, including videos of keyhole surgeries (if requested) and intra-op pictorial, video documentation of the surgery completed. Including bulk billed gynaecologist post-operative appointments.
DR DAN KRISHNAN
ENDO GYNAECOLOGIST SYDNEY
‘Living with pain is not normal. You shouldn’t feel afraid or unsure to seek help. Let me help you find the cause and treatment so that you can live a better life’. – Dr Dan Krishnan
Dr Dan is an experienced and highly skilled gynaecologist in Sydney, specialising in surgery for endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, and complex hysterectomy.
As a highly skilled Laparoscopist, Dr Dan has mastered the use of cutting-edge technology to perform minimally invasive gynaecological procedures, commonly known as keyhole surgery. He can achieve discreet results by utilizing innovative techniques and strategies such as Advanced Laparoscopic/Robotic Assisted Surgery, leading to an impressively small 5-7mm post-keyhole surgery scar.
Dr Dan offers personalised care at his gynaecological consultations. His philosophy is that all women deserve to live a life pain-free. He is focused on empowering his patients with knowledge of their condition and ensuring their pain is recognised. With a particular focus on endometriosis, Dr Dan provides relief and comfort to those seeking answers for years, and sometimes even decades.
Dr Dan prioritises patient education and provides a solutions-oriented approach that ensures all patients feel equipped to make informed decisions about their treatment and health in the future. Dr Dan’s consultations include a pre-op explanation of the cause of the endometriosis or condition and the procedure, including videos of keyhole surgeries (if requested) and intra-op pictorial video documentation of the surgery completed.
Dr Dan has public appointments as an Endogynaecologist, Complex Pelvic Surgeon, Colposcopist and Obstetrician at Liverpool and Sutherland Hospitals. He also has Private admitting rights at The Sydney Private, Strathfield Private, Westmead and Sydney Southwest Private Hospitals. Dr Dan also includes bulk-billed gynecologist post-operative appointments to ensure all women are given appropriate follow-up care post-treatment.
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WHAT IS AN ENDOGYNAECOLOGIST?
Endometriosis, a complex and often debilitating medical condition, poses numerous challenges for women in treatment and recognition. This disorder occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of it, leading to painful symptoms such as pelvic pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, and fertility issues. One of the central challenges is the diagnostic delay and the lack of awareness among medical professionals and the general public. The subtle nature of symptoms and the normalisation of menstrual pain can lead to misdiagnosis or dismissal of women’s complaints.
Dr Dan has a particular interest and specialty in diagnosing and treating endometriosis. He has seen many women walk through his doors with years of undiagnosed pain and frustration, and has helped them walk out to a better way of life. Endometriosis should not be ignored, and while there is no cure for this condition, there are ways to manage and treat it.
Dr Dan approaches his patient’s care with a passionate commitment to achieving the best possible outcome. By uniting his expertise with other allied professionals, he forms part of Liverpool Hospital’s Complex Pelvic Surgery Multidisciplinary team who meet monthly to evaluate complex upcoming cases in-depth for an optimal resolution.
When complex pelvic surgery is necessary, Dr Dan will refer patients to the right specialists – a Gynaecological Oncologist, Colorectal Surgeon or Urologist. He’ll arrange an additional high-level laparoscopic gynaecologist in more complicated cases for optimal results. Dr Dan works with expert Anaesthetists for smooth pain management throughout treatment.
When complex pelvic surgery is necessary, Dr Dan will refer patients to the right specialists – be it a Gynaecological Oncologist, Colorectal Surgeon or Urologist. In more complicated cases, he’ll arrange an additional high-level laparoscopic gynaecologist for optimal results. Dr Dan works with expert Anaesthetists for smooth pain management throughout the entire treatment journey.
Dr Dan has public appointments as an Endogynaecologist, Complex Pelvic Surgeon, Colposcopist and Obstetrician at Liverpool and Sutherland Hospitals. He also has Private admitting rights at The Sydney Private, Strathfield Private, Westmead and Sydney Southwest Private Hospitals.
WHAT IS AN ENDOGYNAECOLOGIST?
Endometriosis, a complex and often debilitating medical condition, poses numerous challenges for women in treatment and recognition. This disorder occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of it, leading to painful symptoms such as pelvic pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, and fertility issues. One of the central challenges is the diagnostic delay and the lack of awareness among medical professionals and the general public. The subtle nature of symptoms and the normalisation of menstrual pain can lead to misdiagnosis or dismissal of women’s complaints.
Dr Dan has a particular interest and specialty in diagnosing and treating endometriosis. He has seen many women walk through his doors with years of undiagnosed pain and frustration, and has helped them walk out to a better way of life. Endometriosis should not be ignored, and while there is no cure for this condition, there are ways to manage and treat it.
Dr Dan approaches his patient’s care with a passionate commitment to achieving the best possible outcome. By uniting his expertise with other allied professionals, he forms part of Liverpool Hospital’s Complex Pelvic Surgery Multidisciplinary team who meet monthly to evaluate complex upcoming cases in-depth for an optimal resolution.
When complex pelvic surgery is necessary, Dr Dan will refer patients to the right specialists – a Gynaecological Oncologist, Colorectal Surgeon or Urologist. He’ll arrange an additional high-level laparoscopic gynaecologist in more complicated cases for optimal results. Dr Dan works with expert Anaesthetists for smooth pain management throughout treatment.
PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY
Dr Dan Krishnan graduated from Mayne Medical School at The University of Queensland in 2011. He then spent a year on the Sunshine Coast, QLD, completing his internship. His passion for Obstetrics and Gynaecology landed him an Unaccredited Registrar Position at King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women, Perth, WA. He obtained a RANZCOG training position at St George Hospital, Sydney the following year. He completed his Core Obstetrics and Gynaecology training, rotating to Sutherland Hospital, Royal Hospital for Women, Bankstown and Lismore Base Hospitals.
He pursued a passion for Gynaecological Surgery as a fellow for two years at the Sydney Minimally Invasive Gynaecology Surgery (SMIGS), an AGES accredited unit at Sutherland Hospital, where he now holds a part-time Staff Specialist position. Upon completing his fellowship and obtaining his FRANZCOG, Dan ventured further into complex pelvic surgery at Westmead Hospital as a Gynaecological Oncology Unaccredited fellow. He holds a Staff Specialist position at Liverpool Hospital, leading Endo-gynaecology and Complex Pelvic Surgery clinics.
PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY
TEACHING & MENTORSHIP
Dan is currently involved with the supervision of UNSW medical students at both Liverpool and Sutherland Public Hospitals. He is a FRANZCOG training supervisor for Core FRANZCOG Trainees and Minimally Invasive Gynaecology/AGES Fellow (Advanced Trainee) at Liverpool Hospital.
Dr Dan is responsible for training the next generation of gynecologists and obstetric practitioners in Australia and New Zealand as a leader in his field. He is also an accredited AHPRA supervisor for international medical graduates who are undergoing supervised training in Australia.
Dan is part of the selection panel of the AGES (Complex Pelvic Surgery) fellows at Liverpool hospital and is a surgeon mentor/supervisor of the AGES (Sydney Minimally Invasive Gynaecology) fellow at Sutherland Hospital.
Dr. Dan is passionate about surgical gynaecology and truly believes that surgical skills and tactile dexterity can be developed anywhere outside the operating theatre, particularly in the kitchen and the garden.
Dan is part of the selection panel of the AGES (Complex Pelvic Surgery) fellows at Liverpool hospital and is a surgeon mentor/supervisor of the AGES (Sydney Minimally Invasive Gynaecology) fellow at Sutherland Hospital.
Dr. Dan is passionate about surgical gynaecology and truly believes that surgical skills and tactile dexterity can be developed anywhere outside the operating theatre, particularly in the kitchen and the garden.
PERSONAL JOURNEY
Dan was born and raised on a quaint island in Northern Malaysia, called Penang. If you know, you know! Penangites are all about food! To counter his passion for food and culinary experiments, Dan tries his hardest to be a gym junkie.
Medicine brought Dan to Brisbane, where he completed his medical degree and met his wife, Dr Komal Kumar, a Developmental Paediatrician. They have a cheeky son, who keeps them on their toes outside work. On weekends, you will often see this family of 3 brunching in the inner west as they live on Cadigal and Wangal land. Come and say hi!
PS: Dan is also proficient in 3 languages, English, Tamil and Malay. He is learning to speak both Hindi and Punjabi.
TEACHING & MENTORSHIP
PERSONAL JOURNEY
Dan was born and raised on a quaint island in Northern Malaysia, called Penang. If you know, you know! Penangites are all about food! To counter his passion for food and culinary experiments, Dan tries his hardest to be a gym junkie.
Medicine brought Dan to Brisbane, where he completed his medical degree and met his wife, Dr Komal Kumar, a Developmental Paediatrician. They have a cheeky son, who keeps them on their toes outside work. On weekends, you will often see this family of 3 brunching in the inner west as they live on Cadigal and Wangal land. Come and say hi!
PS: Dan is also proficient in 3 languages, English, Tamil and Malay. He is learning to speak both Hindi and Punjabi.
TEACHING & MENTORSHIP
Dan is currently involved with the supervision of UNSW medical students at both Liverpool and Sutherland Public Hospitals. He is a FRANZCOG training supervisor for Core FRANZCOG Trainees and Minimally Invasive Gynaecology/AGES Fellow (Advanced Trainee) at Liverpool Hospital.
Dr Dan is responsible for training the next generation of gynecologists and obstetric practitioners in Australia and New Zealand as a leader in his field. He is also an accredited AHPRA supervisor for international medical graduates who are undergoing supervised training in Australia.
Dan is part of the selection panel of the AGES (Complex Pelvic Surgery) fellows at Liverpool hospital and is a surgeon mentor/supervisor of the AGES (Sydney Minimally Invasive Gynaecology) fellow at Sutherland Hospital.
Dr. Dan is passionate about surgical gynaecology and truly believes that surgical skills and tactile dexterity can be developed anywhere outside the operating theatre, particularly in the kitchen and the garden.
PERSONAL JOURNEY
Dan was born and raised on a quaint island in Northern Malaysia, called Penang. If you know, you know! Penangites are all about food! To counter his passion for food and culinary experiments, Dan tries his hardest to be a gym junkie.
Medicine brought Dan to Brisbane, where he completed his medical degree and met his wife, Dr Komal Kumar, a Developmental Paediatrician. They have a cheeky son, who keeps them on their toes outside work. On weekends, you will often see this family of 3 brunching in the inner west as they live on Cadigal and Wangal land. Come and say hi!
PS: Dan is also proficient in 3 languages, English, Tamil and Malay. He is learning to speak both Hindi and Punjabi.
