A/Prof. Peter O'Brien

Peter O'Brien is a radiation oncologist with more than 20 years' experience in the treatment of cancer and research into improving treatment. He has a particular interest in the management of breast and gynaecological cancer, sarcoma and lymphoma and is actively involved with multi-disciplinary care for all of these tumour types.

Peter has authored more than 60 scientific peer reviewed papers and book chapters and is a reviewer for a number of international journals. He collaborates in current clinical trials and for many years was the Scientific Advisor for the Trans Tasman Radiation Oncology Group receiving the "Outstanding Contribution Award" for his efforts in research. More recently he was appointed to the local therapies group of the Australian and New Zealand Breast Cancer Trials Group and has been an invited speaker at a number of national and international scientific forums.

Specialist oncology consultation is available in Port Stephens

Consulting specialists have the support of Ramsay Health Care’s local network of facilities located at Lake Macquarie Private Hospital and Warners Bay Private Hospital, providing patients with added choice, convenience and easier access to a strong network of health care.

Training and teaching have formed an important part of his professional role and he has been an examiner for the Faculty of Radiation Oncology (RANZCR) and a Board Member. Quality Assurance in daily practice and clinical trials has become an increasing area of interest particularly with increasing complexity in radiation oncology.

• Andrew E. P., David C, Bradley W, Peter O’B., et al. & on behalf of the National Dermatology Radiation Oncology Registry (NDROR) investigators and sites (2022) ‘Preliminary efficacy and safety analysis: 12-month results in 83 patients using a novel approach of widefield radiation therapy for extensive skin field cancerization with or without keratinocyte cancers’