Dr Beverley Fosh obtained her Fellowship in General Surgery from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2011. She graduated in Medicine from the University of Dundee in 1997 and obtained her post graduate Doctorate in cancer surgery in 2005 whilst working at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide.
She practises as a General Surgeon with a special interest in Breast and Surgical Oncology.

After completing surgical training Beverley extended her experience in her chosen speciality through a Fellowship at Flinders Medical Centre in the Breast and Endocrine Surgical Unit.

Complementing her clinical practice she has continued her research, published numerous papers and given presentations at State and International Meetings and is involved with trials for Breast Cancer treatment. She is a Senior Clinical Lecturer at Flinders University and is supervising a PhD student project in Autologous Fat Transfer for patients with partial mastectomies. Her connection with The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons includes being a tutor and mentor for surgical trainees. She is also a lecturer for Medical Students.

Her special interest is Breast surgery, for assessment, diagnosis and treatment of both benign and malignant disease. She uses Oncoplastic surgery which combines techniques of plastic surgery and oncology surgery to remove the cancer whilst maintaining the natural shape of the breast.

She specialises in counselling carriers of the BRCA gene and patients with a strong family history of breast cancer. Dr Fosh works closely with the experienced team of plastic surgeons at APSA to give patients all possible options of breast reconstruction after mastectomy.

Dr Fosh sees patients that may require the following treatment:

Surgical Oncology
Breast surgery including;
• Total Mastectomy
• Skin Sparing Mastectomy
• Nipple Sparing Mastectomy
• Partial Mastectomy
• Therapeutic Mammaplasty
Sentinel node biopsy
Axillary dissection
Thyroid cancer
Melanoma Management
Skin lesions
Groin dissection
Infusaport insertion

General Surgery
Hernia repair
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Carpal tunnel release
Vasectomy
Ingrown toenails

Professional Memberships include;

• Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS)
• Member of Breast Surgery ANZ
• Senior Clinic Lecturer – Flinders University

SURGERY – PRIVATE PATIENTS
Dr Fosh will personally perform your operation. Dr Fosh will see you prior to the procedure on the day of the surgery. After surgery, you will be in the recovery room for 1-2 hours then transferred back to your ward or discharged to your home depending on your need. You will be given post-operative instructions for your care and a follow up appointment with Dr Fosh

SURGERY – PUBLIC PATIENTS
If you do not have private health cover we can arrange for a referral to a public hospital. A fee is charged for your consultation in the private rooms.

APPOINTMENTS/REFERRALS
Consultation is by prior appointment. This is either at Adelaide Plastic Surgery, Bensons Radiology North Adelaide, and Western Hospital. All appointments require a referral from a General Practitioner (valid for 12 months) or a Medical Specialist (valid for 3 months).

INFORMATION REGARDING THE PRACTICE
Adelaide Plastic Surgery Associates is a group of Surgeons consisting of 2 General Surgeons/Surgical Oncologists and 8 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.

OFFICE VISITS AFTER SURGERY
At 7-10 days after your operation, Dr Fosh will see you in her consulting rooms. At this visit your dressings will be taken off, your wound will be checked and sutures removed (if appropriate). Dr Fosh will discuss the details of post-operative care at this appointment and advise regarding any further associated treatment. Our nursing staff are available Monday to Friday 9-5 for any concerns you may have during your treatment. If you have an emergency outside of those hours Dr Fosh can be contacted by ringing the usual clinic phone number: 8213 1800.

FEES
Payment for consultation in full is required on the day.
All surgical and hospital fees are discussed prior to surgery. Facilities are available for cash, cheque, EFTPOS or credit card transactions. Fees are based on the complexity of the procedure.
Dr Fosh’s surgical fee includes your normal post-operative care, including the first post-operative visit and/or in hospital visits.
Detailed counselling of patients and unexpected follow-up is not considered normal aftercare and will be charged accordingly.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY CARE CONFERENCES
Multidisciplinary care conferences are used to discuss complex cases with other specialists that may be involved in your care, such as radiotherapists, oncologists, pathologists and radiologists. This provides an opportunity to coordinate and streamline your care with other relevant specialists. There is a charge for the care conference. A Medicare rebate is payable.

CLINICAL TRIALS
Patients with cancer are encouraged, where appropriate, to participate in clinical trials. Participation is voluntary. Not all patients will be eligible for a trial and trial availability can vary. Dr Fosh will be directly involved if a patient decides to participate in a trial.