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Radiation Oncology

We deliver radiation therapy for a variety of cancers and benign conditions.

What we do

We provide cancer care and treatment to South Australians and surrounding states.

Radiation therapy (radiotherapy) is a safe and effective cancer treatment. We deliver state-of-the-art radiation therapy for a variety of cancers (malignancies) and benign conditions with a focus on quality and a truly personalised patient experience.

Where to find us

  • Cancer Outpatient Clinics, including Radiation Oncology Clinics – Level 3E, Royal Adelaide Hospital
  • Radiation Oncology and Radiation Oncology Clinics – Level 2E, Royal Adelaide Hospital.

Who we are

Our team of highly qualified radiation oncologists work closely with specialised multidisciplinary teams compromised of radiation therapists, nursing and allied health professionals to deliver world class comprehensive cancer care.

Consultants

  • Dr Hien Lee
  • A/Prof Peter Gorayski
  • Dr Ram Govinderaj
  • Prof Frank Saran
  • Dr Scott Carruthers
  • A/Prof Michael Penniment
  • Dr Rahul Mukherjee
  • Dr Susan Wiltshire
  • Dr Hui Chin Tee
  • Dr Raghu Gowda
  • Dr Vincent Pow
  • Dr Braden Higgs 

Brain 

  • A/Prof Hien Lee
  • A/Prof Peter Gorayski
  • Dr Ram Govinderaj
  • Prof Frank Saran 

Breast 

  • Dr Scott Carruthers
  • A/Prof Michael Penniment
  • Dr Rahul Mukherjee
  • Dr Susan Wiltshire
  • Dr Hui Chin Tee

Colorectal 

  • Dr Scott Carruthers
  • A/Prof Michael Penniment
  • Dr Rahul Mukherjee
  • Dr Ram Govinderaj
  • Dr Susan Wiltshire

GI (Oesophagus) 

  • Dr Raghu Gowda
  • Dr Rahul Mukherjee
  • Dr Vincent Pow
  • A/Prof Michael Penniment
  • Dr Susan Wiltshire 

Gynaecology 

  • Dr Scott Carruthers
  • Dr Raghu Gowda
  • Dr Braden Higgs
  • Dr Vincent Pow 

Haematology/Lymphoma 

  • Dr Hui Chin Tee
  • A/Prof Peter Gorayski
  • Dr Susan Wiltshire

Head & Neck 

  • Dr Raghu Gowda
  • A/Prof Peter Gorayski
  • Dr Hien Lee
  • A/Prof Michael Penniment
  • Dr Ram Govinderaj 

Kidney 

  • Dr Braden Higgs
  • Dr Raghu Gowda
  • Dr Ram Govinderaj
  • Dr Vincent Pow
  • A/Prof Peter Gorayski 

Liver 

  • Dr Hien Lee
  • Dr Raghu Gowda

Lung 

  • Dr Rahul Mukherjee
  • Dr Braden Higgs
  • Dr Hien Lee
  • Dr Ram Govinderaj
  • Dr Raghu Gowda

Melanoma 

  • Dr Hui Chin Tee
  • A/Prof Peter Gorayski
  • Prof Frank Saran

Paediatrics 

  • Dr Hui Chin Tee
  • Prof Frank Saran
  • A/Prof Peter Gorayski 

Pancreas/Hepatobiliary 

  • Dr Hien Lee
  • Dr Raghu Gowda
  • Pituitary A/Prof Peter Gorayski 

Prostate Brachytherapy 

  • Dr Hui Chin Tee
  • Dr Raghu Gowda
  • Dr Vincent Pow 

Sarcoma 

  • Dr Hui Chin Tee
  • Dr Raghu Gowda
  • A/Prof Peter Gorayski
  • Prof Frank Saran 

Skin 

  • All Radiation Oncologists

Stereotactic (Brain Metastases) 

  • Dr Hui Chin Tee
  • Dr Hien Lee
  • A/Prof Peter Gorayski
  • Dr Ram Govinderaj
  • Dr Vincent Pow
  • Prof Frank Saran 

Stereotactic (Benign/Neurovascular) 

  • Dr Ram Govinderaj
  • A/Prof Peter Gorayski 

SABR 

  • Dr Hien Lee
  • Dr Braden Higgs
  • Dr Raghu Gowda
  • Dr Rahul Mukherjee
  • A/Prof Peter Gorayski
  • Dr Vincent Pow
  • Dr Ram Govinderaj 

TBI/TSET 

  • Dr Hui Chin Tee
  • Prof Frank Saran 

Thyroid 

  • Dr Braden Higgs
  • A/Prof Peter Gorayski 

Unknown primary/metastatic 

  • All Radiation Oncologists 

Urology (including Prostate) 

  • Dr Raghu Gowda
  • Dr Braden Higgs
  • Dr Hui Chin Tee
  • Dr Vincent Pow
  • A/Prof Peter Gorayski
  • Dr Scott Carruthers
  • Dr Rahul Mukherjee 

Skull base 

  • Dr Hien Lee
  • A/Prof Peter Gorayski
  • Prof Frank Saran 

Cancer Services

Learn about all cancer care and treatment services offered at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. 

This page was last updated 13 June 2025.

We offer support from a dedicated team of allied health professionals who are experienced in addressing the unique needs of cancer patients.

Our available support services include:

  • Aboriginal Cancer Care Coordinators, providing culturally sensitive care and support
  • Clinical Psychologists, providing help managing emotional and psychological well-being
  • Dietitians, offering nutritional guidance to support treatment and recovery
  • Dental Services, assisting with oral health needs related to cancer treatment
  • Social Workers, providing psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, counselling, discharge planning, aged care coordination, risk assessment, and support with socio-legal and ethical matters
  • Speech Pathologists, supporting communication and swallowing issues that may arise during treatment.

In addition, volunteers from the Cancer Council are regularly available to offer patient-focused information and counselling.

Your outpatient appointment

Contact us to:

  • change your appointment time
  • cancel your appointment
  • enquire about the progress of your referral
  • general outpatient enquiries.

Phone Cancer Outpatients and follow the prompts to select the required service.

Outpatient services

Find out information about specialist outpatient appointments, how to be referred, plus information when attending an outpatient clinic.

Accommodation services

Patients diagnosed with cancer who live in regional, rural, or remote areas may need to travel to Adelaide for treatment, which can involve staying away from home for extended periods.

Two independent, non-government organisations (Cancer Council SA and the Leukaemia Foundation) offer subsidised or free accommodation (where available) for regional and rural patients and their carers.

Patients with blood cancers can contact these charitable organisations directly to discuss their accommodation needs.

Cancer Council SA

Greenhill Lodge Accommodation
202 Greenhill Road,
Eastwood SA 5063

Phone: 8291 4200

For patients with any type of cancer.

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Leukaemia Foundation

Bridgestone Australia Blood Cancer Centre
39 Folland Ave,
Northfield SA 5085

Phone: 1800 620 420

For patients with blood cancers.

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Patient Assistance Transport Scheme (PATS)

The Patient Assistance Transport Scheme (PATS) is a state-wide subsidy program that provides money to pay for some travel, escort and accommodation costs for rural and remote South Australians who travel over 100 km each way to see a specialist.

This page was last updated 13 June 2025.

Referrals can be made directly via email or fax or via the statewide electronic referral ‘HealthLink SmartForm’ available in GP practice management software.

To ensure timely triage, include all demographic and clinical details. 

The service triages referrals according to clinical urgency. 

Urgent and serious referrals

If you are concerned about the appointment being delayed or if the patient's condition is deteriorating, contact the registrar to discuss. 

Registrars are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Patients requiring immediate assessment should be sent directly to the Emergency Department.

This page was last updated 13 June 2025.

This page was last updated 13 June 2025.

This page was last updated 13 June 2025.

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