Our people
The iSTAR team
Surgeons and trainees in Sydney with a shared passion for surgical innovation, research and education.
Leadership team
Dr Assad Zahid
Surgeon
Dr Scott MacKenzie
Surgeon
Dr Mina Sarofim
Surgeon
Dr Ernest Cheng
General Surgery Trainee
Dr Mishi Hamayun
Surgical Registrar
Social Media & Diversity Lead
Dr Yasser Farooque
Surgeon
Upper GI & NSQIP Lead
Our story
United by a common vision
iSTAR began when a group of Sydney surgeons came together, recognising a growing need for stronger, more collaborative surgical research.
We combined our experience and resources to build a community focused on research and teaching, with one core aim: to inspire, empower and motivate the next generation of surgeons.
Want to join the team?
We’re always looking for people who want to teach, research or mentor.
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