Dr Matthew Hawthorne (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon)

Name: Dr Matthew Richards Hawthorne
Qualifications: FRACDS (OMS) 2006; MBBS TAS 2002; BDSc QLD 1994
Occupation: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Gender: Male
Medical Specialties: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

It was while working for the Mt Isa Base Hospital Dental Service and flying to the remote communities in the Gulf of Carpentaria that Dr Hawthorne was inspired to pursue a career as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. After these two years experience as a remote general dentist, Matthew commenced training at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital prior to completing his Medical degree at the University of Tasmania. Dr Hawthorne then returned to his home town of Brisbane for his residency at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital and in the subsequent year, he was offered the position of General Surgical PHO and Oral and Maxillofacial Registrar at the Ipswich Hospital.

After this extensive general medical experience, Dr Hawthorne began his Advanced Surgical Training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery working at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Princess Alexandra, and the Mater Hospitals. On obtaining his specialist qualifications in 2006, Dr Hawthorne accepted an appointment through the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital as a Visiting Medical Officer in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and is now based at Logan Hospital. Through this position, Matthew is involved in training the next generation of OMF surgeons through regular training sessions and participation in the public after hours on call roster. Dr Hawthorne holds a position on the Board of Studies for the RACDS and Chairs the Accreditation Committee for the Australia and New Zealand OMS training programs.