EXPERT PROFILE
Dr Damon Thomas
Plastic, Reconstructive & Hand Surgeon
BHB, MBChB, FRACS
DR DAMON THOMAS’ SUMMARY
Dr Damon Thomas provides clinical care at the Melbourne Institute of Plastic Surgery as a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon focusing on paediatric hand, adult hand, microsurgery, reconstructive surgery, and all aspects of aesthetic (cosmetic) surgery.
After earning his medical degree from the University of Auckland in New Zealand, Damon received his plastic and reconstructive surgery training in Auckland and Christchurch New Zealand, followed by Melbourne, Australia. He completed his Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in Plastic and Reconstructive surgery in 2005. Dr Damon Thomas was also appointed as a Paediatric Hand and Microvascular Surgeon at The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne.
AHPRA Registration: Dr Damon Thomas
Medical Practitioner, Specialty: Surgery, Specialist Field: Plastic Surgery
General Specialist MED0001170385
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
EXPERTISE IN:
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Hand Surgery
- Cosmetic and Aesthetic Surgery
- Breast Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Paediatric Hand Surgery
- Paediatric Plastic Surgery
- Burns Surgery
- Cosmetic Injectables
PROFESSINAL 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
ACCREDITATIONS IN:
- 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
Independent Medical Examination (IME) Expertise:
Dr Damon Thomas is available to conduct comprehensive and impartial Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs), providing detailed reports that support legal, insurance, and compensation assessments.
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