Dr. Lewis Blennerhassett

Dr. Lewis Blennerhassett has 11 years of experience in plastic surgery, having completed his MBBS in 2010 from the University of Melbourne and his FRACS (Plast) in 2017. After completing his medical degree, Dr. Blennerhassett worked as an intern and resident at Royal Melbourne Hospital and The Alfred Hospital, where he gained extensive experience in general surgery and plastic surgery.

Dr. Blennerhassett specializes in reconstructive surgery, aesthetic surgery, hand surgery, burn care and reconstruction, and craniofacial surgery. He has extensive expertise in performing cosmetic enhancements, trauma reconstructions, post-burn care, and pediatric craniofacial procedures. He is well-regarded for his precision in reconstructive surgeries, particularly in microsurgery and complex wound healing.

Dr. Blennerhassett has been providing plastic and reconstructive surgery services to the Wagga Wagga community since 2018, focusing on patient-centered care and customized surgical solutions to restore both function and aesthetics.

Dr. Blennerhassett has been involved in plastic surgery research, particularly focusing on burn care, reconstructive techniques, and aesthetic surgery outcomes. His research has contributed to advances in wound healing, microsurgical techniques, and the management of post-surgical scars. Dr. Blennerhassett has published articles in plastic surgery journals and has presented his findings at national and international conferences.

• Excellence in Reconstructive Surgery (Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, 2019)

• Best Plastic Surgeon of the Year (Wagga Wagga Healthcare Group, 2020)

• Outstanding Contribution to Aesthetic Surgery (Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2021)

Dr. Lewis Blennerhassett has authored several research articles in plastic surgery journals, focusing on burn care, cosmetic surgery innovations, microsurgery advancements, and wound healing techniques. His work has been featured in The Australian Journal of Plastic Surgery and Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Dr. Blennerhassett’s research has led to innovative techniques in microsurgical repairs and enhanced post-surgical recovery for patients undergoing complex reconstructive procedures.