Prof. Matthew Read
MBBS FRACS PhD
General Surgeon
22 years of experience
East Melbourne, 3002
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2 connections in healthcare
22 years of experience
East Melbourne, 3002
(+3 more)
2 connections in healthcare
About Prof. Matthew Read
Prof. Matthew Read is an experienced general and upper gastrointestinal surgeon based at St Vincent’s Private Hospital, Fitzroy. He holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Hons) from Monash University (2003) and became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in 2017. His clinical expertise centres on minimally invasive and robotic surgery, with a subspecialty focus on oesophago-gastric and bariatric procedures.
Following his general surgical fellowship, Prof. Read completed advanced training through the Australian and New Zealand Gastro-Oesophageal Surgery Association (ANZGOSA) at St Vincent’s and The Alfred Hospitals in Melbourne. He later undertook a surgical oncology fellowship at the University Medical Center in Utrecht, the Netherlands, under Prof Richard van Hillegersberg, refining his skills in robotic surgery.
Prof. Read recently completed a PhD with the University of Melbourne and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, researching preclinical models of oesophageal cancer and Barrett’s oesophagus. His work has resulted in multiple publications, awards, and international collaborations. He now serves as a Senior Lecturer Fellow with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, sits on the advisory board of OESO, and represents younger fellows on the Academia Surgical Committee, reflecting his commitment to advancing surgical science and education.
Areas of expertise
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Registered with
AHPRA
No. MED0001201355
Education
Monash University
Medicine
Graduated 2003
Qualifications
MBBS Monash University 2003
Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) 2017
PhD University of Melbourne and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Languages spoken
- English
Location
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Reviews
Matt is honestly the most personable, caring and wonderful healthcare professional I have ever met! I feel incredibly lucky to be under his care.
Is as always very professional an excellent people skills
Matthew Read was the kind of surgeon we all need. He has great bedside manner and the ability to explain his craft to non-medical people succinctly.
A/Prof was clear and concise about my condition. He was very easy to talk to and answered all of my questions and concerns.
Ass Matthew Read is an especial Doctor in his field of expertise, I have had on going treatments with Dr. Read (lol). He truly cares about the individual and nothings ever to hard. Please support Matthew with all his future endeavours. Thanks Matt
A/Prof Read is always professional and empathetic. He is thorough with his diagnosis process and will refer when needed.
A/Prof Matthew Read is an excellent surgeon who has provided me with outstanding care on multiple occasions. He combines professionalism, deep knowledge, and genuine empathy with a down-to-earth approach that makes you feel truly heard and supported. His PA, Laura, also provides exceptional communication, ensuring all appointments and admissions are seamless. I’m very thankful for the excellent care A/Prof Read and his team have provided.
My recent visit and experience with A/Prof Matthew Read was as always excellent and Matthew went out of his way to accommodate me and to resolve an issue fitting me in to his busy schedule to assist whether it be a larger or smaller procedure. Matthew is always attentive, friendly, professional and efficient and does everything with great ease and competence. Matthew cares about his patients and is a great communicator and provides full information with sensitivity, awareness and empathy. Matthew has a great set up with his practice. The level of care and skillset is unparalleled and I’m so grateful he attended my emergency surgery in March 2021. Matthew saved my life and I attribute my positive attitude and excellent health with my medical condition to his outstanding surgical skills and the high level of quality of care he provides. I always feel safe in his care. I highly recommend A/Prof Matthew Read.
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Prof. Matthew Read's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 13 reviews.
What languages does Prof. Matthew Read speak?
Prof. Matthew Read speaks English
Where is Prof. Matthew Read located?
Prof. Matthew Read primarily practices at Gastrointestinal Surgical Specialists, located at Level 8/166 Gipps Street, East Melbourne, Australia, 3002
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Does Prof. Matthew Read accept new patients?
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