Dr Matt Marino

Colorectal and General Surgeon

Melbourne, Victoria

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Matt is a Melbourne-based colorectal and general surgeon with an interest in all areas of coloproctology. He is a provisional member of the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSSANZ).

Unique to Melbourne, he specialises in high-resolution anoscopy and anal cancer screening and the management of anal conditions that affect sexual function and wellbeing.

Specialist colorectal and general surgical services

Dr Matt Marino offers a comprehensive range of colorectal and general surgical services, from advanced hospital-based procedures through to treatments that can be performed in the clinic.

Colorectal surgery

  • Robotic, laparoscopic and open surgery 

  • Colon and rectal cancer management

  • Trans-anal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS)

  • Colon cancer screening

  • Diverticular disease

  • Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s and UC)

  • Rectal prolapse surgery

  • Faecal incontinence management

  • Stoma management

Proctology

  • Sphincter-preserving management of anal fistula, including laser and VAAFT

  • Management of anal conditions that affect sexual wellbeing and function, especially for LGBTQ patients

  • Anal fissure management

  • Haemorrhoid surgery, including banding and incision-free techniques (HALO / THD)

Anal Cancer Prevention

  • High-resolution anoscopy (HRA) for anal cancer screening

  • HRA-guided treatment of HSIL (anal pre-cancer)

General surgery

  • Pilonidal surgery, including laser management

  • Hernia surgery, including laparoscopic (keyhole)

  • Gallbladder surgery

Endoscopy

  • Colonoscopy

  • Flexible sigmoidoscopy

  • Polypectomy

  • Colon cancer screening and surveillance

  • Gastroscopy

About Dr Matt Marino

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Matt is a colorectal and general surgeon based in Melbourne, offering advanced treatment for bowel, anal, and general surgical conditions. He specialises in robotic and minimally invasive surgery, helping patients achieve the best outcomes with reduced recovery times.

He is one of the few surgeons in Melbourne trained in high-resolution anoscopy (HRA), a technique vital for screening high-risk patients for anal cancer and treating anal pre-cancer.

With experience across major hospitals in Australia and the UK, Matt brings broad surgical training together with a compassionate, patient-centred approach. He has a strong commitment to LGBTQIA+ health and contributes to ongoing research in this field.

Find out more

Blogs

Read articles on general surgery and colorectal conditions, including haemorrhoids, anal fissures, bowel health, anoscopy, and screening.

Explore guidance on symptoms, treatments, general wellbeing, and when to seek specialist care in Melbourne.

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Get in touch

Please fill in the online enquiry form to ask a question or book an appointment. Or feel free to call directly on 0493 318 188.

Consulting at

Epworth Eastern
Suite 9.3, Level 9
East Wing Tower
25 Nelson Road, Box Hill, 3128

Northern Private Hospital
12 Osburn Place, Epping, 3076

Fitzroy Rooms
Level 1, 143 Victoria Pde, Fitzroy, 3065