Our Surgeons

Mr Michael Rowland
MB BS, FRACS
Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Mr Rowland received his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of NSW in 1986. He trained in all aspects of Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery and Transplantation under the guidance of the late Victor Chang at St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney.

He completed his Cardiothoracic Surgery training in 1996 and was awarded a Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Whilst training he attended the Baker Research Institute where he undertook research into the effects of ageing on the heart, and studied overseas at Harvard University's Beth Israel Hospital and Cambridge University's Papworth Hospital. He returned to Melbourne in 1998.

He serves on numerous Educational Committees for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons training the next generation of surgeons.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S., (UNSW 1986)

Speciality:

Adult Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery, Transplantation and mechanical support

Professional Memberships:

• Fellow of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
• Australian Medical Association
• Australasian Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons

Current Appointments

Currently he holds appointments at The Alfred Hospital and is Head of Thoracic Surgery at The Northern Hospital.

He also has admitting rights at Cabrini, Epworth, Knox and Epworth Eastern Hospitals.

Particular Interests:

• Aortic Valve and Mitral valve surgery
• Coronary Bypass Surgery
• Lung Disease..