Meet Dr. Thomas Carins
(He/Him)
Thomas is an obstetrician and gynaecologist who lives locally in the Bendigo region. He completed a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Biomedical Science at Monash University, prior to completing his Doctor of Medicine at Melbourne University. Thomas then completed his internship and residency at Austin Health in Melbourne, prior to moving to Gold Coast and Brisbane to undertake obstetrics and gynaecology training. During his training he also completed a Master of Public Health specialising in Quantitative Research Methods at the University of New South Wales.
Thomas completed his advanced training in O&G in Bendigo in the O&G and Urology departments. He has completed advanced training in laparoscopy, colposcopy, and female pelvic floor surgery. Under the tutelage of A/Prof Janelle Brennan and other urological surgeons, he has completed a fellowship in Female Pelvic Floor and Reconstructive surgery to become an advanced female pelvic reconstructive surgeon. Recently Thomas undertook a 2-month clinical observership in Female Pelvic Reconstructive surgery in New York, California and Auckland. He has an interest in minimally invasive surgery.
Thomas has a very compassionate approach and customises his care to the unique needs of each of his patients. Thomas operates privately at St John of God Bendigo, and has public appointments at Bendigo Health, Castlemaine Health and Echuca Regional Health. In his spare time, Thomas enjoys going to the gym, travelling, and flying small planes.
He has an interest in minimally invasive surgery and performs laparoscopic and robotic procedures for gynaecological disorders, pelvic floor reconstruction and urinary incontinence. He is a member of the Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy and Surgery (AGES) Society, as well as the International Urogynecology Association (IUGA).
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
2024 Fellow
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of
Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
2016 - 2019 Master of Public Health (MPH)
University of New South Wales – Specialisation in
Quantitative Research Methods
2011 - 2014 Doctor of Medicine (MD)
University of Melbourne – Graduating Valedictorian
2007 - 2010 Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor
of Science
Monash University – Major in Genetics & Minor in
Chemistry
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Feb 2022– Jan 2024 Female Urology and Reconstructive Fellowship
Bendigo Health
Fellowship at public and private hospitals and
multiple hospitals, with A/Prof Janelle Brennan
as supervisor
May 2020 – Jan 2024 Obstetrics & Gynaecology Trainee
Bendigo Health
ITP trainee and advanced RANZCOG trainee,
rostered on for consultant shifts
Feb 2020 – May 2020 Obstetrics & Gynaecology Trainee
Logan Hospital
ITP trainee and advanced RANZCOG trainee,
rostered on for consultant shifts
Feb 2019 – Aug 2019 Busy gynaecology and obstetrics unit in
Brisbane with 3500 births per yer
Senior during nights rotation and afterhours,
responsible for supervising and teaching
junior registrars
Aug 2019 – Jan 2020 Gynaecology Trainee
Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital
6-month rotation in general gynaecology
and urogynaecology
Aug 2019 – Jan 2020 Obstetrics & Gynaecology Trainee
Gold Coast University Hospital
Busy tertiary unit with 5500 births per year,
predominantly working on labour ward and
Feb 2018 – Feb 2019 Obstetrics & Gynaecology Trainee
Gold Coast University Hospital
Busy tertiary unit with 5500 births per year,
predominantly working on labour ward and
and maternity assessment
Completed terms in gynaecology oncology,
maternal fetal medicine & colposcopy
Feb 2017 – Feb 2018 Unaccredited Registrar
Gold Coast University Hospital
Obstetrics and Gynaecology department,
created a position to allow me to remain
Jun 2016 – Jan 2017 Junior House Officer
Gold Coast University Hospital
Long-term resident in Obstetrics and
Gynaecology department
Jan 2015 – Jun 2016 Intern and Resident
Austin Health, Heidelberg Victoria
Rotations including Upper GI, Aged care,
Plastics surgery & Echuca Emergency Medicine
AWARDS
2019 Crown Street Medal
Awarded for best presentation by a trainee,
RANZCOG Regional Scientific Meeting
2015 New Investigator Award
Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand
(PSANZ)
2014 Valedictorian
Doctor of Medicine – University of Melbourne
2018 Dean’s List Fellowship Award
Monash University
PUBLICATIONS
Long-term outcomes after first-onset arrhythmia in Fontan physiology
Carins TA et al. Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (2016); 152(5), p1355-64.
Effectiveness and safety of 1 vs 4h blood pressure profile with clinical and laboratory assessment for the exclusion of gestational hypertension and preeclampsia: a retrospective study in a university affiliated maternity hospital
McCarthy EA, Carins TA, Hannigan Y, Bardien N, Shub Y & Walker SP. BMJ Open (2015); 5(11)
Unsatisfactory early and late outcomes after Fontan surgery delayed to adolescence and adulthood
Forsdick V, Iyengar AJ, Carins TA, et al. Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (2015); 27(2), p168-74.
COURSES
2022 Quality Supervision Course – Monash University
Short course on clinical supervision
2022 RoboSet International Medical Robotics Academy
Received award for highest Robotics Innate ability,
and fastest completion time
2022 Laparoscopic Dissection Course – AGES
2-day laparoscopic cadaveric dissection course
2021 Agora Laparoscopic Course
3-day laparoscopic skills workshop with didactic
lectures and extensive interactive simulations
Received aware for surgical skills
2021 NeoResus
Gold Coast University Hospital
2018 Obstetrics and Gynaecology Ultrasound
(5-day Course)
3-day laparoscopic skills workshop with didactic
lectures and extensive interactive simulations
Received aware for surgical skills
2018 NeoResus
Gold Coast University Hospital
2018 Mastering Doctor Patient Communication &
Challenging Interactions Workshop
Cognitive Institute
2017 Vacca Technique Standard Workshop in
Vacuum Assisted Delivery
Vacca Research
2016 NeoResus
Gold Coast University Hospital
2016 Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO)
Amare Australia
2015 Preparation in Maternity Safety (PIMS)
Amare Australia
2015 Paediatric Advanced Life Support
Austin Health
LEADERSHIP AND POSITION
2022 - 2024 Senior Registrar
Bendigo Health O&G Department
2016 Vice President
Austin Hospital Medical Officers’ Society
2013 – 2014 President
University of Melbourne Medical Students’ Society
2012 – 2014 Councillor
Australian Medical Association (AMA) – Victoria
2012 – 2014 Councillor
Australian Medical Students’ Association (AMSA)
