Dr Michael Fanshawe

Dr Michael Fanshawe is a highly qualified Specialist Anaesthetist dedicated to providing exceptional perioperative care. With a focus on patient safety and comfort, he specialises in cardio-thoracic anaesthesia and advanced perioperative management. Dr Fanshawe is committed to delivering personalised care tailored to the unique medical needs of each patient undergoing surgical procedures.

Dr Fanshawe graduated from the University of Queensland in 1992, earning his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery with First Class Honours. He went on to complete his specialist anaesthetic training, becoming a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists in 2000. To further his expertise, he completed a post-graduate fellowship in cardiac anaesthesiology at a world-renowned hospital in New York City. Additionally, he is board-certified in trans-oesophageal echocardiography by the United States Board of Echocardiography.

Throughout his career, Dr Fanshawe has developed a particular clinical interest in perioperative coagulation management, focusing on techniques that minimise the need for blood transfusions and blood products. His extensive clinical work is complemented by his leadership roles within the medical community, having served as the Chairman of the Cardiovascular Thoracic and Perfusion Special Interest Group of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists. He has also held prominent positions as the Head of Cardiac Anaesthesia and Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee at a major private hospital.