Dr Michael Findlay
BSc, MBBS, PhD, FRACS, FACS
28 years of experience
Canberra, 2605
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28 years of experience
Canberra, 2605
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About Dr Michael Findlay
Dr. Michael Findlay is a Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgeon, renowned for his expertise in cancer surgery, including head, neck, breast cancer, melanoma, non-melanoma skin cancers, as well as hand and lower limb resection and trauma. With a remarkable background as a translational surgical researcher, Dr. Findlay's contributions to the field are both clinical and academic.
He is a former Fulbright scholar and currently serves as the Director of Australasian Clinical Trials in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Dr. Findlay also leads the Program for Cellular and Molecular Innovation in Surgery at the University of Melbourne. His impressive academic journey includes roles as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Stanford University and the Inaugural Stanford Applied Regenerative Medicine Fellow. Notably, he was the first Australian appointed as a member of both the Association of Academic Surgeons and the Society of University Surgeons in the United States and became a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons in 2013. His significant contributions to clinical care and surgical practice were recognised with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017.
Dr. Findlay practices at multiple prestigious institutions, including the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Canberra Hospital, Epworth Freemasons, and the National Capital Private Hospital. He also maintains private rooms at Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Melbourne and Canberra. His educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree from The University of Queensland, advanced surgical training in general surgery, and a PhD from The University of Melbourne. Additionally, he completed a tenure as a Microsurgery Research Fellow and Honorary Fellow at St Vincent's Clinical School, and served as a Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Research Fellow. He has been a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons since 2008 and has held the position of Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgeon since 2009.
Subspecialties
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Skin Cancer
- Hand Surgery
- Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery
- Facial Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery
Areas of expertise
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Registered with
AHPRA
No. MED0001198356
Education
University of Queensland
Medicine
Graduated 1997
Qualifications
Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Australia, 2008
Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery, University of Queensland, Australia, 1997
PhD University of Melbourne 2009
Languages spoken
- English
Locations
Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Canberra
Suite 11A, Level 5, National Capital Private Hospital, Corner of Gilmore Crescent and Hospital Road,, Canberra, Australia, 2605
Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Melbourne
Unit 2/140 Clarendon St, Melbourne, Australia, 3002
Opening hours
Facilities
Reviews
AI Review Summary
This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews
Dr Michael Findlay is caring, kind, and warm. Patients feel at ease and comfortable. He explains everything clearly and listens to questions. His professional approach is valued.
Top line professional, very clearly explained procedures and outcomes, excellent bedside manner and made the experience very easy.
Absolute character and still able to put professionalism on a new level. I would consult with Dr Findlay again.
Dr Findlay was very receptive to my needs and concerns and made me feel completely at ease. He explained my potential procedure in detail and was happy to discus alternatives so I could make an informed decision.
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Great bedside manner, very kind and attentive. I came out of the appointment feeling really confident about the next steps.
Very caring and did everything to put me at ease and explained everything clearly.
Took his time to listen and understand and then provided a thorough explanation during the consultation. During the procedure he was calming and appropriately explained all that he was doing at the time.
He made me feel normal, safe and listened. Sometimes Dr forget we are people and not numbers. Dr M F is one of the good ones who actually listens and treats you like a human being.
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What are Dr Michael Findlay's reviews like?
Dr Michael Findlay's overall patient rating is 4.95 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 53 reviews.
What languages does Dr Michael Findlay speak?
Dr Michael Findlay speaks English
Where is Dr Michael Findlay located?
Dr Michael Findlay primarily practices at Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Canberra, located at Suite 11A, Level 5, National Capital Private Hospital, Corner of Gilmore Crescent and Hospital Road,, Canberra, Australia, 2605
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