Qualifications

MBBS FANZCA

Dr Billy Drew completed his Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery at Sydney University.  He discovered his passion for critical care medicine & anaesthesia, completing his training at Royal North Shore Hospital & John Hunter Hospital.  After completing his specialist training in 2006, he & his young family moved to Sweden where he was offered the opportunity to complete a Fellowship in Anaesthesia for trauma, vascular, ENT & orthopaedic surgery at Uppsala Akademiska Hospital.

He returned to Newcastle & enjoys a mix of public & private practice.  He has fulfilled the roles of Director of Training in Anaesthesia at Maitland Hospital, Director of Anaesthesia at Hunter Valley Private Hospital, Executive Director of Newcastle Anaesthesia & Perioperative Service & Clinical Director of ECT at Warners Bay Hospital.

His main areas of interest include:

• Maxillofacial Surgery
• Paediatric & Adult ENT Surgery
• Orthopaedic Surgery
• Eye Surgery
• Gynae Oncology Surgery

When not at work, he enjoys spending time with his wife & 3 young boys playing soccer or cycling through the vibrant inner city of Newcastle.

Memberships

• Australian & New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
• Australian Society of Anaesthetists
• Australian Medical Association