MBBS, FRACS
Speciality: General Surgery
Tom grew up in country Victoria where he completed all of his schooling before moving to Melbourne for Medical School. Following completion of his degree and intern year he moved to Perth with his wife Sarah. He commenced surgical training in Perth that was based entirely on a long term aim of living and working in Albany. Throughout his surgical training and career, this desire to promote regional and remote surgical practice as a pathway and career choice for others has been a major motivation.
As a trainee, he was an active voice within the Provincial Surgeons of Australia(PSA). He utilised the training opportunities this group opened up to tailor his skill set for regional work. Upon commencing his consultancy in Albany, Tom has remained an active member of the PSA and has been the Treasurer for over 10 years as well as hosting its meeting in 2016. He has been involved at a state and national level on surgical training in regional and remote areas and how to address the ongoing shortfalls.
Professionally Tom is an active member of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and has held a number of positions within the organisation.
• Member of Court of Examiners Royal Australian College of Surgeons (General Surgery)
• Director of Surgery WA Country Health Services
• Director of Surgery Albany Health Campus
• Faculty of Definitive Surgical Trauma Course
Tom has special interests in:
• Breast Cancer
• Colorectal Cancer
• Laparoscopic Surgery
Tom has received the following awards:
• 2017 Royal Australian College of Surgeons (RACS) Award
• 2018 Certificate for Outstanding Service to the RACS WA State board
• 2018 Certificate of Outstanding Service for education and trainee supervision
Appointments & Enquiries
Great Southern Specialist Centre
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Mira Mar WA 6330
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