Dr Robyn CoombeBreast Surgeon
Dr Robyn Coombe is a Breast and General Surgeon in Adelaide. She completed General Surgery training in South Australia, followed by specialist training in Breast Oncoplastic Surgery and is a member of Breast Surgeons in Australia and New Zealand (BreastSurgANZ)
Robyn completed her primary medical degree at Griffith University in Queensland in 2009, before returning to Adelaide for surgical training. Following this, she undertook sub-speciality training in breast cancer surgery and reconstruction through fellowships at Flinders Medical Centre and Guy's Hospital in London UK.
Robyn has completed a Masters in Advanced Breast Surgery and is involved in breast cancer research, for which she holds an academic title.
Robyn also has a part time public appointment at the Flinders Medical Centre where she is involved in the teaching of medical students and trainees.
Special interests
- breast cancer
- optimising cosmesis following breast cancer surgery
- implant based breast reconstruction
- delivery of multidisciplinary care in breast cancer
- risk reducing surgery for high risk individuals
- breast reduction (mammoplasty)
COVID-19 Update
The Breast & Endocrine Centre continues to focus on your safety.
Anyone with COVID cannot enter the centre for 7 days and must be asymptomatic when they do return
If you are unwell you should stay away until you are well. It is our duty of care to look after our staff and those patients who are undergoing chemotherapy or are immune compromised.
For surgery at any Adelaide private hospital, you may be required to undertake a RAT prior admission at the hospital concerned, please check in with your hospital.
In addition:
- Surgical masks are not currently mandatory but are recommended. They can be provided at reception is you would like to wear one.
- It is preferred that you do not bring children (under the age of 12 years old) to come to the centre.
- Social distancing must be maintained.