Dr. David Hunter Smith

Biography

David Hunter-Smith is a Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon with a special interest in reconstructive breast and abdominal surgery, as well as hand surgery, particularly Dupuytren’s disease. His academic position is Professor of Surgery at Monash University. He also serves as the Deputy Director of Surgery and Director of Surgical Research at Peninsula Health Network in Melbourne, Australia. David examines Plastic Reconstructive Surgery for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and is involved in mentoring and training advanced Plastic Surgery trainees. He is a member of several professional societies including the Australian American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Australian Medical Association, the Australian Hand Surgery Society, and the International Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS). He is also a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. Davidson holds a Master’s degree in public health, which broadens his perspective on the integration of surgery and public health priorities. His research interests involve Dupuytren’s disease, augmented reality in surgery, and the quality of life outcomes for patients with Basal thumb arthritis. He contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and focuses on several research keywords including 3D/4D imaging, skin cancer, reconstruction, and microsurgery.

Research Interests