Dr Philip Thomas
Fertility Specialist & Gynaecologist
MBBS | FRANZCOG | FRCS (Edinburgh) | MMed (Reproductive Medicine)
About
Dr Philip Thomas - Expert Fertility Specialist and Surgical Educator
Dr Philip Thomas is a specialist gynaecologist and one of Melbourne's leading fertility specialists with Monash IVF. His main areas of practice encompass infertility, endometriosis and its surgical treatment, menstrual disorders, and minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. As Chairman of the RANZCOG Surgical Skills Training Group, he plays a pivotal role in educating the next generation of fertility specialists.
Training and Background
Dr Thomas completed a Masters Degree in Reproductive Medicine through UNSW in 2011. His qualifications include FRANZCOG, FRCS (Edinburgh), and Masters of Reproductive Medicine. Upon returning to Australia, he undertook a fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery at the Royal Women's Hospital, working as a staff specialist before entering private practice. He now trains other specialists and senior registrars in advanced laparoscopic techniques.
Leadership and Academic Roles
Dr Thomas is Chairman of the RANZCOG Surgical Skills Training Group, where his main role is to supervise and mentor specialists in training. This leadership position reflects his commitment to advancing surgical education and maintaining the highest standards in reproductive surgery across Australia and New Zealand.
Areas of Expertise
Dr Thomas is especially skilled in managing complex surgical cases including stage 4 endometriosis with significantly distorted anatomy, colorectal endometriosis, large and multi-fibroid uteri, and difficult total laparoscopic hysterectomy. His advanced laparoscopic skills enable minimally invasive treatment of complex gynaecological conditions.
Why Patients Choose Dr Thomas
Patients choose Dr Thomas for his exceptional surgical expertise, his leadership role in specialist training, and his ability to manage complex fertility and gynaecological cases. His position training other specialists demonstrates recognition as one of Australia's leading fertility surgeons.
Conditions Treated
- Male and female infertility
- Endometriosis (including stage 4)
- Colorectal endometriosis
- Uterine fibroids
- Menstrual disorders
- Tubal factor infertility
Services
- In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)
- Advanced laparoscopic surgery
- Endometriosis excision surgery
- Colorectal endometriosis surgery
- Fibroid removal (myomectomy)
- Total laparoscopic hysterectomy
- Fertility investigations