Southern Highlands Private Hospital
Dr Michael Kernohan is a Plastic Surgeon who provides a broad range of services from skin cancer to cosmetic surgery. He also offers complex reconstructive procedures following trauma and cancer treatments utilising the most innovative and up-to-date treatment options.
38 Merrigang St
Bowral, NSW, 2576
02 8310 4576
02 8007 0459
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Dr Michael Kernohan is a Plastic Surgeon who provides a broad range of services from skin cancer to cosmetic surgery and offers complex reconstructive procedures following trauma and cancer treatments utilising the most innovative and up-to-date treatment options.
Dr Kernohan has an unparalleled depth and breadth of surgical training. Qualified with fellowships in both medicine and dental surgery, he has directed his career towards cancer, trauma and cosmetic surgery. His initial undergraduate and speciality training took place in prominent UK hospitals before further sub-speciality training in Sydney.
Dr Kernohan is able to care for public and private patients and currently has appointments in both St Vincent’s and Liverpool hospitals and has an additional leadership role as Director of Surgical Specialities in the South Western area. He has led the development of a melanoma service for the Southwest LHD improving access for surgery treatment and trial to public and private patients. He is an active member of the Head & Neck Surgery multidisciplinary teams in St Vincent’s and the Southwest.
Dr Kernohan has a keen interest in teaching and has presented widely at a departmental, regional, national and international level, as well as ongoing Undergraduate training with Western Sydney University and the University of New South Wales.
Areas of Interest: • Complex Skin Cancer and Melanoma Surgery • Face, Nose and Eyelid surgery, Cosmetic and Reconstructive • Breast Reduction, Augmentation and Reconstruction • Body contouring surgery – abdomen, arms, thighs • Head and Neck Surgery including salivary glands
Sub- speciality fellwship experience includes: • Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstruction – Royal Prince Alfred • Reconstructive Microsurgery – St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney • Cosmetic Surgery – King Edward VII Hospital and Harley St, London
International Experience • Consultant Plastic Surgeon specialising in Head and Neck and Breast Reconstruction, NHS UK
Philosophy of Care: “To provide individualised care to meet the needs and expectations of every patient. To provide optimal results using the safest and most up to date techniques. To apply the highest standards of ethics by offering choice, experience and compassion.”