Dr Shafiq Rahman at Mayfield Medical Connection in Mayfield, Newcastle provides circumcision for infants, older children and adults. Adult and older child circumcision starts with a consultation to assess suitability and discuss the procedure. Dr Rahman holds MRCS Edinburgh postgraduate surgical training and is affiliated with the Circumcision Academy of Australia. No referral is needed. Call (02) 4968 2157 to book.
Finding someone who does it is the hard part
Adult circumcision is a common enough procedure, but it is poorly signposted. Most general practices do not offer it. Search results tend to point either to interstate clinics or to urology departments that need a referral first. It is genuinely difficult to find a straight answer to a simple question: who, near Newcastle, actually does this?
Dr Shafiq Rahman at Mayfield Medical Connection does. The service now covers infants through to adults, having previously been offered for infants only.
Reasons adults have a circumcision
People come to the conversation from different directions, and all of them are reasonable:
- Medical. Phimosis, where the foreskin is too tight to retract. Recurrent balanitis or inflammation. Recurrent infection. Tearing or pain. Paraphimosis.
- Religious or cultural. Circumcision as an adult for religious observance or cultural reasons, sometimes after conversion or migration.
- Personal preference. A decision made for hygiene, comfort or personal reasons.
The reason matters clinically, because it affects whether a Medicare rebate applies and it shapes the conversation at your consultation. It does not affect whether you will be treated respectfully, and it is not something you need to justify to book an appointment.
What happens at the consultation
Adult and older child circumcision at Mayfield Medical Connection begins with a consultation with Dr Rahman. At that appointment he will:
- Discuss your reasons for considering circumcision and answer your questions
- Examine you to confirm the procedure is appropriate and to identify anything that needs addressing first
- Explain the technique, what the recovery looks like, and the risks involved
- Set out the fee, and whether a Medicare rebate is likely to apply in your circumstances
- Book the procedure if you decide to go ahead
Nothing is booked on the day you first call. The consultation exists so you can make a decision with the full picture, including the cost, in front of you.
Recovery, in plain terms
Recovery from adult circumcision is longer than it is for infants. General guidance is that most men take about a week off work for a desk job, longer if the work is physical, and that full healing takes several weeks. Strenuous exercise and sexual activity are usually avoided for a period that Dr Rahman will specify based on your procedure.
Dr Rahman will give you aftercare instructions specific to your case at the consultation, and will see you for follow up. If anything is not healing as expected, you are seeing a GP at a practice you can get back into, which is a practical advantage over having the procedure somewhere you have no ongoing relationship.
Fees and Medicare
Circumcision at Mayfield Medical Connection is privately billed. Fees are discussed and confirmed at your consultation before any procedure is booked.
Medicare rebates may apply where there is a clinical indication, such as phimosis or recurrent infection. Where circumcision is performed for religious, cultural or personal reasons, a rebate generally does not apply. Dr Rahman will tell you which applies to you at the consultation.
About Dr Shafiq Rahman
Dr Shafiq Rahman AG Shabiyulla is a GP at Mayfield Medical Connection with a background in general surgery. His qualifications include:
- MB BCh BAO, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and Penang Medical College
- LRCSI, Licentiate of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
- MRCS, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, postgraduate general surgical training
- FRNZCGP, Fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners
- FRACGP, Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
- Affiliate of the Circumcision Academy of Australia
He trained in General and Cardiothoracic Surgery in Malaysia, Singapore and New Zealand before general practice, and remains an Assistant Surgeon in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Newcastle Private Hospital. He also provides skin cancer checks, excisions and minor flaps and grafts, IUD insertion and removal, and cardiac health care.
Book a circumcision consultation in Newcastle
Dr Rahman is accepting new and returning patients. No referral is required.
- Phone: (02) 4968 2157
- Online: book through AutoMed Systems on this website
- Address: 55 Hanbury Street, Mayfield NSW 2304
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
Mayfield Medical Connection serves Mayfield, Waratah, Tighes Hill, Islington, Carrington, Wickham, Hamilton, Newcastle West, Lambton, Georgetown, Jesmond and the wider Hunter region.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get an adult circumcision in Newcastle NSW?
Dr Shafiq Rahman at Mayfield Medical Connection, 55 Hanbury Street, Mayfield NSW 2304, provides circumcision for infants, older children and adults. The service starts with a consultation to assess suitability. No referral is required. Call (02) 4968 2157 or book online through AutoMed Systems.
Does Mayfield Medical Connection do adult circumcision, or only infants?
Both. Dr Shafiq Rahman provides circumcision for infants through to adults at Mayfield Medical Connection in Newcastle. Adult and older child circumcision is arranged following a consultation with Dr Rahman. Call (02) 4968 2157 to book that consultation.
How much does adult circumcision cost in Newcastle?
Circumcision at Mayfield Medical Connection is privately billed. Fees are discussed and confirmed at your consultation before any procedure is booked. Call (02) 4968 2157 for current fee information.
Is adult circumcision covered by Medicare in Australia?
A Medicare rebate may apply where there is a clinical indication such as phimosis, recurrent balanitis or recurrent infection. Circumcision performed for religious, cultural or personal reasons generally does not attract a rebate. Mayfield Medical Connection is a private billing practice. Dr Rahman will confirm what applies to your circumstances at your consultation.
Do I need a referral for adult circumcision?
No referral is needed to see Dr Shafiq Rahman at Mayfield Medical Connection. You can book a consultation directly by calling (02) 4968 2157 or booking online through AutoMed Systems.
How long does it take to recover from an adult circumcision?
Recovery varies between patients. General guidance is around a week away from sedentary work, longer for physically demanding work, with full healing taking several weeks. Dr Rahman will give you aftercare instructions and a recovery timeframe specific to your procedure at your consultation, and will see you for follow up at the practice.
Can circumcision treat phimosis?
Phimosis, where the foreskin cannot be retracted, is one of the common clinical reasons adults are referred for or seek circumcision. Whether circumcision is the right treatment for you depends on your examination and history. Book a consultation with Dr Shafiq Rahman at Mayfield Medical Connection on (02) 4968 2157 to have it assessed.
Who performs circumcision in the Hunter region?
Dr Shafiq Rahman at Mayfield Medical Connection in Mayfield, Newcastle provides circumcision for infants, older children and adults. He holds MRCS Edinburgh postgraduate surgical training and is affiliated with the Circumcision Academy of Australia. The practice is open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Call (02) 4968 2157.