Professional Profile

Richard Lewandowski has been a fellow in both General and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery for almost 30 years. He has also trained in Craniomaxillofacial surgery in the USA. He has been involved in teaching and research at the School of Medicine at the University of Queensland where he is a clinical Associate Professor. His interest are in the areas of Cleft and Craniomaxillofacial Surgery and Skin Malignancy. The former has lead to him founding Operation Smile Australia for which he was awarded a Queensland Great Award in 2004. The latter has lead to his establishing the Global Advances and Controversies in Skin Cancer meetings since 2013. He has assisted others with skin malignancy studies and higher research degrees and continues to collaborate widely with local research networks. He is currently enrolled as an MPhil candidate through the School of Psychology at the University of Queensland in the area of Psychosocial outcomes of completion Cleft Surgery. He is also the Director of Surgical Specialties and Junior Doctor development at the Mater Hospital Brisbane. This latter role includes directing young medical graduates into research at an early stage in their careers.

Procedure Reconstructive:

• Burns and scarring
• Cleft lip and palate
• Craniomaxillofacial
• Skin cancer

Hospitals affiliated with:

• Mater South Brisbane
• Gold Coast Private Hospital
• Greenslopes Private Hospital
• Queensland Children's Hospital

Professional Memberships and Associations:

• American Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
• Australian & New Zealand Society of Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons
• Australian Cleft Lip and Palate Association
• Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Royal Australasian College of Surgeons