Mr Michael Law - Breast and Endocrine Surgeon

19/02/2026

12/03/2025

Medibank and BUPA patients deemed suitable for inpatient care at Adeney Private Hospital can access surgery, anaesthetics, pathology, and radiology services without incurring out-of-pocket expenses. For additional information, please contact my office at 98724166 or email info@mbes.com.au

11/03/2025

First operating list at Adeney Private - great team to work with and excellent no out of pocket model for patients

09/03/2025

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/why-some-women-are-in-the-dark-about-breast-density/id74842478?i=1000694871026

Podcast Episode · Health Report - Full program podcast · 21/02/2025 · 41m

01/06/2022

After nearly 15 years, our Manningham location has a new home.
See us at our new facility:

Suite 4, 79 Manningham Road Bulleen VIC 3105

All appointments can be made thru our main rooms @ MBES 9872 4166

14/10/2021

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, it is timely to think about the hidden cost of the COVID pandemic on breast cancer management.

Around the world including in Australia, many breast cancers are diagnosed late as a result of COVID, affecting long term outlook of our patients.

Don’t forget to attend your regular screening and to perform regular breast self-check. If you have any breast concerns, Mitcham Breast Care and our service partners are committed to continue to provide full rapid breast assessment service despite increasing COVID numbers.

Our patients can feel reassured that our facilities operate at the highest COVID safe standards for your protection

Content by: Mr Michael Law MBBS, PGDIPSA, FRACS
https://www.mitchamprivate.com.au/For-Specialists/Specialists/mitcham-private-hospital/breast-surgery/100845/mr-michael-law

30/03/2021

Following the recent Cyber Incident, many Eastern Health systems remain offline.

This criminal attack has caused significant disruption to our services and extensive work continues to be undertaken with the support of the state and federal governments, alongside industry IT experts.

We sincerely apologise for the delay and inconvenience this situation is causing many of our staff, patients and the broader community. We thank you for your understanding.

Staff and patient safety remains our number one priority.

From a patient services perspective:
- All three Emergency Departments remain open;
- Category 1 elective surgery continues to be provided;
- Additional elective surgery resumed today, and
- approximately 2/3 of all scheduled outpatient clinic appointments continue to be provided.

Further expansion of services will be safely reintroduced as additional systems are restored.

For any patient or community enquiries, please phone the Eastern Health Contact Centre on 1300 342 255.

Regular updates will continue to be provided.

19/03/2021

Well done Mitcham

MITCHAM PRIVATE NAMED AMONG WORLD’S BEST HOSPITALS IN 2021

Mitcham Private Hospital has been named in the third annual World’s Best Hospitals 2021 list.

Along with three other Ramsay Health Care Australia hospitals, Mitcham Private was listed in the top 2,000 facilities across the globe and in the top 45 facilities in Australia.

The World’s Best Hospitals 2021 initiative is a partnership between Newsweek and global data research firm Statista. This year’s study recognises hospitals across 25 countries for their “consistent excellence, particularly for their distinguished physicians, top-notch nursing care and state of the art technology”.

The World’s Best Hospitals 2021 report gave each hospital a percentage score based on recommendations from medical experts (55%), results from patient surveys (15%) and medical key performance indicators on hospitals (30%).

In the top Australian hospital rankings, Mitcham Private Hospital was 44th with a score of 69.66%.

Chief Executive Officer, Maree Mendola, said the honour reflected the incredible efforts of her team who put patients first throughout the pandemic.

“The COVID-19 pandemic created challenges for the entire health care system and I am so proud of our Mitcham Private team for their professionalism and dedication during such a difficult time. This is wonderful recognition,” Ms Mendola said.

Mitcham Private Hospital has been a part of the local community for 58 years and has always strived to provide high quality excellent care to all patients.

The other Ramsay Australia hospitals to make the list were Sydney’s North Shore Private Hospital which was ranked 28th with a score of 71.59%. Beleura Private was 40th with 69.81% and Cairns Private Hospital was 45th with 69.64%.

17/03/2021

Some good information from Peter Mac answering question about vaccination for cancer patients

14/12/2020

MELBOURNE FIRST KEYHOLE TREATMENT FOR BENIGN BREAST LUMPS

An innovative new procedure that removes benign breast lumps without the need for open surgery or general anaesthetic has been introduced at Mitcham Private Hospital.

The procedure, a first in Victoria, is called vacuum assisted excision (VAE). It uses a small needle under ultrasound guidance to ‘suck’ the breast lesion out through a tiny stab incision.

It can be performed in an out-patient setting and is suitable for the removal of non-cancerous lumps such as fibroadenoma and recurrent cysts up to 2.5cm.

It is also useful in establishing diagnosis of indeterminant breast lumps by combining needle biopsy and excision into a one-step keyhole procedure.

Traditionally breast lumps are removed under general anaesthetic with an ‘open’ incision large enough to remove the mass. VAE is performed using local anaesthetic and light sedation if required.
Breast and endocrine surgeon, Mr Michael Law has introduced the procedure at Ramsay Health Care’s Mitcham Private Hospital, after a formal clinical trial lasting 12 months.

VAE is commonly used in Asia and America but hasn’t been widely used in Australia, until now. “Vacuum assisted breast biopsy is a one step process that means patients don’t need to have a biopsy
and then return to have a lesion removed in theatre,” he said.
“The procedure results in a 3-4 mm ‘stab’ incision scar rather than an open incision that requires multiple stitches. This may result in a faster recovery time, less scaring and a reduced need for pain
killers.”

“The tissue is still taken for analysis like with a normal needle biopsy, but the difference is the entire lesion is removed, increasing the accuracy of diagnosis.”

The VAE keyhole excision takes about 15 minutes.
“This is an excellent alternative to surgery for the removal of small, benign breast lumps,” said Mr Law.

“No one wants to have a general anaesthetic in theatre if they don’t have to, and it’s reassuring to patients this can be done in an out-patient setting or with minimal sedation.”

Patient Maria Micalizzi had a non-cancerous tumour removed using the VAE keyhole excision.

It was the second lump Mrs Micalizzi has had removed from her breast, and she said felt good knowing the biopsy and procedure were performed in one sitting.

“I felt a lot of anxiety prior to the procedure, but it was great that everything was done on the day. It was all gone in one hit, and for me the recovery time was minimal,” she said.

Featured in Herald Sun

13/12/2020

Keyhole breast surgery: Innovative use of time proven biopsy technology gives our patients alternatives to traditional multi-step diagnostic pathway with minimal scarring and quick recovery

A non-invasive procedure that removes benign breast lumps without the need for open surgery has been introduced at a Melbourne hospital.

29/07/2020

It is important during COVID lockdown, not to ignore any breast symptoms. Seek medical attention if you notice any breast lumps, discharge, skin changes or sudden asymmetrical change in shape. Melbourne Breast and Endocrine Surgeons together with Mitcham Breast Care will remain open for assessment of patients with breast problems during the lockdown, with full
COVID precautions.