Registration or licensing is required.

• Consults with patients to obtain comprehensive medical histories
• Examines and evaluates patients to determine if surgical treatment of illnesses, conditions and injuries are required, and explains risks to patients
• Requests laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures, and interprets findings
• Performs surgery and procedures in operating theatres and treatment rooms
• Prescribes post-operative care and observes patient progress
• Provides specialist advice to generalist Medical Practitioners or other specialists
• Prescribes medication and recommends preventative action to treat illness or injuries
• Maintains patient records

Registration or licensing is required.

• Assesses patients' medical conditions and determines the need for cardiothoracic surgery
• Utilises diagnostic tools such as imaging tests, electrocardiograms and blood tests to assess patients' conditions and determine appropriate treatment plans
• Performs surgical procedures on the heart and lungs, including bypass surgery, valve repair or replacement, and oesophagus, trachea and lung transplantation
• Advises and counsels patients and families about patients' conditions, treatment options and recovery

Registration or licensing is required.

• Assesses patients' medical history and performs physical examinations to diagnose neurological disorders
• Performs surgical procedures such as brain surgery and spinal surgery to correct neurological disorders
• Prescribes treatments and medications following diagnosis of neurological diseases, illness or injuries
• Collaborates with other medical professionals such as Neurologists, therapists and rehabilitation experts

Registration or licensing is required.

• Consults with patients to diagnose orthopaedic conditions and determines the need for surgical intervention
• Performs surgical procedures to treat musculoskeletal diseases and injuries
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, such as X-rays and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning for muscular and skeletal diseases
• Prescribes treatments and medications following diagnosis of orthopaedic diseases or injuries

Registration or licensing is required.

• Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist
• Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon
• Head and Neck Surgeon
• Otorhinolaryngologist

• Examines patients and interprets diagnostic test and medical histories to determine the best surgical treatment
• Diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat
• Performs surgical procedures to correct ear, nose and throat conditions
• Prescribes non-surgical treatments, medications and preventative advice for ear, nose and throat conditions

Registration or licensing is required.

• Examines babies, children and adolescents to determine medical conditions, reviews referrals, and reports on patients' physical conditions and medical histories
• Determines the need for operations, explaining risks to families, and selecting the best operational procedures
• Requests and interprets diagnostic tests, and prescribes treatments and medications
• Performs surgical operations, procedures and transplants, prescribes post-operative care, and observes patients' progress
• Instructs other medical, nursing and associated staff regarding the preparation of patients, and instrument and equipment requirements

Registration or licensing is required.

• Examines patients' conditions and determines surgical needs
• Performs reconstructive surgery for congenital deformities, and muscle and tissue injuries
• Performs cosmetic surgery and procedures for aesthetic enhancement
• May perform gender affirming surgery

Registration or licensing is required.

• Urological Surgeon

• Diagnoses patients with kidney, urinary tract, bladder, urethra and male reproductive system disorders
• Performs surgical procedures and non-surgical treatments for urological conditions
• Conducts physical examinations and diagnostic tests to assess patients' urological health
• Provides guidance, support and education to patients regarding urological conditions and treatment options
• Provides post-operative care, and monitors and evaluates the progress of patients undergoing urological treatment
• Collaborates with other Health Professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients

Registration or licensing is required.

• Assesses patients to determine the nature of diseases and problems within the vascular system, and diagnose vascular conditions
• Requests laboratory and diagnostic tests to diagnose the extent of the vascular disease
• Performs surgical procedures to repair or remove blockages in arteries and veins, such as angioplasty, bypass surgery and endarterectomy
• Performs non-invasive procedures such as cosmetic treatment of veins