Dr Rahul Tipnis
FRACGP | AHPRA Registration: MED0001552566
Dr Rahul Tipnis is a highly experienced General Practitioner and a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP). With over 25 years of clinical experience in Australia and internationally, he is dedicated to providing safe, professional, and patient-centred surgical care.
Proven Clinical Experience
Supported by a formal clinical audit, Dr Tipnis has performed the following in the last five years alone:
More than 900 circumcision procedures
Over 200 no-scalpel vasectomies
Surgical Training & Expertise
Dr Tipnis completed his medical and surgical training in Mumbai, India. He combines this strong surgical foundation with Australian general practice standards, emphasising clinical safety, informed consent, and transparency.
Areas of Clinical Focus
Dr Tipnis uses age-appropriate techniques to optimise safety and recovery:
Plastibell Method (Ages 6–14): Stitch-free technique where the ring falls off naturally.
ZSR Stapler Technique (Ages 14+ & Adults): Modern, minimally invasive single-use device for precision and consistency.
Procedures are performed under local anaesthetic at our Hoppers Crossing clinic. Sedation options are available at Wyndham Clinic Private Hospital for children or anxious patients when clinically appropriate.
Patient-Centred Approach
Dr Tipnis is committed to a supportive and confidential environment. He offers Telehealth consultations for regional and interstate patients and regularly welcomes families from Wyndham, Melton, Geelong, Ballarat, and beyond.
Important Professional Disclosure
Dr Rahul Tipnis is a General Practitioner (GP), not a plastic surgeon or urological specialist. He does not perform cosmetic circumcision and does not promise any specific aesthetic outcome.
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks, including bleeding, infection, pain, swelling, scarring, and variable results. A formal consultation with Dr Tipnis is mandatory. Patients are encouraged to seek a second opinion from a qualified health practitioner.