Specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

A/Prof Dean White is a highly experienced Specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon consulting at Epworth Eastern Hospital and Adeney Private Hospital in Melbourne. He also holds an academic appointment as Honorary Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne.

Qualifications and Training

A/Prof White graduated with a medical degree from the University of Melbourne in 1996, before completing a Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics and Epidemiology in 1999. In 2006, he was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

His specialist training included appointments at Box Hill, Geelong, Dandenong and Maroondah Hospitals, where he developed extensive experience in reconstructive procedures, hand surgery, breast surgery and skin cancer management.

In 2008, A/Prof White undertook further international training in London's renowned Harley Street, working alongside leading UK aesthetic and cosmetic surgeons. He also completed advanced cosmetic surgery courses in Dallas, Texas, further broadening his surgical expertise.

Following his international training, A/Prof White worked at the Skin and Cancer Foundation in Carlton, collaborating closely with specialist dermatologists and performing complex reconstructive procedures following Mohs surgery for skin cancer.

Clinical Expertise

A/Prof White provides specialist assessment and surgical management across a broad range of plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic procedures. His areas of clinical interest include:

• Breast Surgery – Aesthetic and reconstructive breast procedures
• Facial Aesthetic Surgery – Surgical procedures involving the face and neck
• Body Surgery – Surgical procedures to address body shape and excess skin
• Post-Bariatric Surgery – Body contouring procedures following significant weight loss
• Skin Cancer Surgery – Excision and complex reconstruction following skin cancer treatment
• Microsurgery – Specialised reconstructive techniques
• Trauma Reconstruction – Surgical management of traumatic injuries

A/Prof White takes an individualised approach to patient care, with a focus on comprehensive assessment, clear communication and evidence-based surgical planning.

Academic and Professional Development

Alongside his clinical practice, A/Prof White maintains a strong commitment to ongoing education, research and clinical leadership.

He holds a Specialist Certificate in Clinical Leadership from the University of Melbourne and is undertaking an Executive Graduate Certificate of Business through Monash Business School and the Harvard Macy Institute.

Consulting Location

The Avani Building
Suite 1, Level 1
12 Nelson Road
Box Hill VIC 3128

A/Prof White consults and operates at Epworth Eastern Hospital and Adeney Private Hospital.

For further information about A/Prof White, his areas of expertise or to arrange a consultation, please visit:

www.deanwhite.com.au