Dr Philip Thomas

I graduated with honors from Monash University Medical School in 1991, training in general surgery at the Alfred Hospital and Austin and Repatriation Medical Centres for five years before commencing Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Monash Medical Centre in 1997, obtaining  the specialist qualification MRANZCOG in 2000.  I then spent two years furthering my studies in England and Scotland, working in Taunton, Welwyn Garden City, Gloucester Royal Infirmary, Oxford, Whipps Cross and Farnborough.  In 2002, I also obtained the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, one of only a few gynaecologists in Australia to have done so, and was elevated to Fellowship of the RANZCOG in 2003.

Upon return to Australia I undertook more training in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery at the Royal Women’s Hospital, working as staff specialist before entering private practice.  I now train other specialists and senior registrars in the same field, and I’m constantly involved in clinical research.

As a specialist and senior consultant, I’ve had appointments at the Royal Women’s Hospital, Monash Medical Centre,  Box Hill Hospital and Sandringham Hospitals,  and work in Leongatha two days per month in gynaecology and infertility.

One of my main roles now is to supervise and mentors specialists in training:  I’m Convener of the Victoria and Tasmania Registrars’ Surgical Skills Training Course and National Vice Chairman of the College’s Surgical Skills Committee, and undertaking a Masters in Reproductive Medicine. 

I’m an honorary lecturer, University of Melbourne Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

My main areas of practice are now infertility, endometriosis and its surgical treatment, menstrual disorders and minimally invasive (“keyhole” or laparoscopic) surgery.  Robotic surgery is also on the ascendancy in my practice. It is my passion to ensure that you get the best surgical and gynaecological treatment, based on up to date techniques, latest technologies and evidence based practice.

I’m married, living in Bayside with two delightful daughters and a baby son. When not working (when is that?) my obsessions are fishing, four-wheel drive touring and my country retreat.  Maybe one day I’ll even put some grape vines in the ground…

For many of you I'll be your first point of contact with this practice. Ive been working with Dr Thomas since the early 2000's and in the health industry for nearly 20 years. Whether you are seeking advice regarding general gynaecology, infertility or a surgical problem I know that the health environment can be a stressful one. Its my job to make sure that your whole journey, from first contact to post surgical visit, is reassuring and efficient.

I have been a consultant anaesthetist for ten years and have experience in a wide variety of clinical settings. I hold a public appointment at Monash Medical Centre and work at several private hospitals around Melbourne. I have been working with Mr Thomas for over four years so am familiar with all of the surgical techniques he utilises. I am a careful and caring anaesthetist and my objective is to get you through surgery as easily and comfortably as possible.  I do this using the best and latest techniques and drugs. If you have any questions or concerns about my anaesthetic either pre- or post-operatively please don't hesitate to contact me, or visit our website www.canterburyanaesthetics.com.au

I am a specialist anaesthetist and have been involved in this field for over thirteen years in a variety of anaesthetic fields: general, ENT, vascular, orthopaedics, etc, but my greatest interest is in anaesthesia for obstetrics and gynaecology. I have been working with Dr Thomas over the past five years and have become familiar with his surgical procedures and therefore with his patient's needs regarding anesthesia.

My role as an anaesthetist is to assist you with any preanaesthetic health issue, to give you the anaesthetic for your procedure, to look after you during the entire procedure, and to monitor you postsurgery in your recovery period to make sure that you safely get over your surgical procedure. If you have any concerns or question about the anaesthetic part of your procedure you can contact me via Dr Thomas' room or via Canterbury Anaesthetic Services (CAS) on 98982744. Alternatively you can visit our CAS web site at: www.canterburyanaesthetics.com.au

I trained in Wellington, NZ, and I've worked in St Vincent's and Monash Medical Centre Melbourne, as well as in Linkoping in Sweden. I have over twenty years' experience in all fields of anaesthesia. I have a special interest in day stay anaesthesia with respect to minimising postoperative problems and maximizing the speed of your recovery. Any queries with respect to your anaesthetic requirements may be directed to me via our website: www.anaestheticservices.com.au