About Dr Benjamin Scott
FRACS, MBBS (Deakin), MHM (USYD), BMedRadSc (Newcastle) GDipSurgAnat (Melb)
Specialist General Surgeon & Endoscopist - a decade of experience.
Dr Benjamin Scott is a Specialist General Surgeon with a decade of training dedicated to meeting the healthcare needs of patients in regional Australia. Dr Scott grew up in the Hunter Valley and then travelled to Victoria to pursue his medical studies. He completed his Fellowship in General Surgery with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons across major regional hospitals in Geelong, Ballarat, Warrnambool, Colac and Hamilton. He advanced his surgical expertise with a Fellowship in Northern NSW where he served the communities of Lismore, Ballina and Casino.
Dr. Scott’s understanding of the unique needs of people in non-metropolitan areas has driven his active involvement in the Rural Surgical Section of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, where he contributes to policies that support patients and healthcare professionals. His commitment to the field has been recognised with the Geoffrey Royal Prize for Surgery and his nomination for the prestigious John Corboy Medal during training.
Dr. Scott provides an extensive range of surgical procedures including gallbladder surgery, hernia repairs (groin and abdominal), colonic resections, varicose vein treatment, carpal tunnel surgery, skin cancer surgery and endoscopic procedures (colonoscopy and gastroscopy).
He prioritises minimally invasive techniques to reduce recovery time and improve patient outcomes. Dr. Scott is committed to clear and compassionate communication, taking the time to discuss each procedure thoroughly with patients and their families both before and after surgery. His goal is to ensure that they feel informed and supported throughout this process.
Outside of his professional commitments, Dr. Scott is a devoted husband and father who treasures quality time with his family. In his free time he enjoys mountain biking, running, golf and perfecting his baking skills. The beautiful natural landscape of the Manning Valley has drawn Dr. Scott and his family to the area where they are active members of the local community.
Education & Qualifications
2024 - Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS), Royal Australian College of Surgeons
2020-2023 - Surgical Education and Training, Southwest Regional Training Hub: Victoria
2023 - Gastroscopy & Colonoscopy Accredited - GESA
2022 - Anatomy of Surgical Exposure Course, James Cook University
2017 - Generic Surgical Science Examination, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
2017 - Graduate Diploma in Surgical Anatomy, The University of Melbourne
2012-2015 - Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery, Deakin University
2009-2011 - Master of Health Service Management, University of New South Wales
2005-2007 - Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Radiation Therapy)
Professional Development
2024 - ANZ Hernia Meeting, Brisbane
2023 - Provincial Surgeons (PSA) ASC, Margaret River, WA
2023 - General Surgeons (GSA) ASM, Gold Coast, QLD
2023 - RACS ASC, Adelaide, SA
2022 - Definitive Surgical Trauma Care Course (DSTC), Melbourne, VIC
2022 - Management of Surgical Emergencies Course (MOSES), Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS)
2022 - General Surgeons (GSA) ASM, General Surgeons Australia
2022 - Breast Cancer Trials Annual Meeting, Breast Cancer Trials
2021 - Provincial Surgeons (PSA) Virtual ASC, General Surgeons Australia
2021 - Abdominal Wall and Reconstruction Europe Workshop, AWRE
2018 - Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient (CCrISP), Westmead Hospital, Sydney
2018 - Acute Surgical Interpretation of CT, Lightbox Radiology, Sydney
2018 - RACS ASC, Sydney
2018 - I-STAR Surgical Skills Program, Institute of Academic Surgery
2017 - Australia and New Zealand Surgical Skills Education and Training (ASSET), Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS)
2017 - Assessment and Support in Intensive Care (BASIC), Royal Melbourne Hospital, Victoria
2017 - Early Management of Severe TRauma (EMST), Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS)
Publications
2022 - De Garengeot hernia: A case managed with combined open and laparscopic repair in a regional hospital, IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences. Dr Laura Devenson, Dr Benjamin Scott, Dr Yui Kaneko, Mr Sujith Krishnamoorthy, Mr James Ross.
2021 - Can the alcohol withdrawal scale be applied to post-operative patients?, ANZ Journal of Surgery. K. Underwood MBBS; D. Stupart MBChB, PhD, FRACS; F. H. Morgan MBBS; B. Scott MBBS; R. Moxham-Smith MBBS; E. M. Moore BSc Hons; D. Friedman MBBS, FRACP
2021 - SARS-CoV-2 vaccination modelling for safe surgery to save lives: data from an international prospective cohort study, British Journal of Surgery. Scott, B. Data Collection, Colac Area Health, COVIDSurg Collaborative, GlobalSurg Collaborative.
2021 - Timing of surgery following SARS-CoV-2 infection: an international prospective cohort study, Anaesthesia. Scott, B. Data Collection, Colac Area Health, COVIDSurg Collaborative, GlobalSurg Collaborative.
2021 - Resolution of hypertension following water-clear cell parathyroid adenoma excision, ANZ Journal of Surgery, Shipra Sankpal BSc, Benjamin Scott MBBS, MHM, Henry R. E. Drysdale MBBS, FRACS, Mark Kotowicz MBBS, FRACP, Sonal Nagra MBBS, FRACS, David A. Watters ChM, FRACS
2020 - Bradycardia and syncope: the case of the torted gallbladder, ANZ Journal of Surgery. Benjamin Scott MBBS, MHM, MRS, Ahmer Hameed MBBS, PhD, Robert Knox BSc (Med), MBBS, MS (Colorectal) FRACS
2020 - A Pilot Study Evaluating the Effectiveness of Biofeedback Based Anal Strengthening Exercise in Treating Radiotherapy-Related Faecal Incontinence. Scott B P, Candido J, Young CJ, et al. (November 01 2020). Cureus 12(11): e11285. DOI 10.7759/cureus.11285.
2018 - Current practice of Barrett’s Oesophagus Surveillance in a regional centre. Are we performing to the guidelines and practicing cost-effectively? Poster presentation at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific Congress.
