Dr Damon Thomas
Melbourne - Malvern
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Executive summary
Dr Damon Thomas is a highly respected Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with over 20 years of experience in the field. He earned his medical degree from the University of Auckland and completed specialised training in plastic and reconstructive surgery across New Zealand and Australia.
His areas of expertise span a broad range of specialties, including plastic and reconstructive surgery, hand surgery, cosmetic and aesthetic procedures, breast surgery, and paediatric surgeries.
Since 2007, Dr Thomas has been a dedicated Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at the Melbourne Institute of Plastic Surgery. He also holds key roles as a Paediatric Hand and Microvascular Surgeon at The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne and provides his expertise at Barwon Health and Austin Health.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr Thomas is highly experienced in medico-legal assessments and report generation. He has a particular focus on Joint Medical Examinations (JMEs) and cases involving medical negligence, offering precise and reliable insights in these complex matters.
Special interests
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | Hand Surgery | Cosmetic and Aesthetic Surgery | Breast Surgery | Reconstructive Surgery | Paediatric Hand Surgery | Paediatric Plastic Surgery | Burns Surgery | Cosmetic Injectables
Accreditations
- American Medical Association Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 4th Ed.
- American Medical Association Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Ed.
- WorkSafe, TAC & Wrongs Act Impairment Assessor
- Joint Medical Examiner
- WorkSafe VIC Independent Medical Examiner
- WorkSafe VIC Independent Impairment Assessor
- Workers Compensation NSW Permanent Impairment Assessor
-Dermatology (Skin & Scarring)
-Hand and Upper Extremity
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, University of Auckland Medical School, NZ
- Bachelor of Human Biology, University of Auckland Medical School, NZ
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Experience
- Paediatric Hand and Microvascular Surgeon and Supervisor for Surgical Training, The Royal Childrens Hospital Melbourne, VIC
- Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Melbourne Institute of Plastic Surgery, Malvern, VIC
- Visiting Specialist Plastic Surgeon, Barwon Health, Geelong, VIC
- Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Austin Health, Heidelberg, VIC
- Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, ACT Health, Canberra, ACT
Professional associations
- Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
- Member, Australian Society of Plastic Surgery
- Member, Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- International Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
- International Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Member, Australian Hand Surgery Association
Contact us: info@lexmedicus.com.au // 1300 633 453