Mr David Speakman

Dr David Speakman is an experienced Surgeon with over 22 years of sub-specialist expertise in Breast Disease and Melanoma. He is highly engaged in the minimally invasive treatment of breast cancer through breast conservation, oncoplastic techniques, sentinel node biopsy, and neo-adjuvant therapies. As a Fellow, he received training in breast reconstructive techniques and collaborates with dedicated Breast Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Dr Speakman is well-experienced in benign Breast Disease and currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. He is a Senior Surgeon in both the Breast and Skin and Melanoma Units and emphasizes the importance of connecting with patients and their treating team to achieve the best outcomes for those with cancer.

Dr Speakman played a significant role in the design, construction, and coordination of the new State-of-the-art cancer facility for Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. This saw him establish government support, interactive tendering, extensive infrastructure design, and ultimately the coordination of the redevelopment project from a clinical service perspective. He has also contributed significantly to the successful bid, design, and implementation of the Parkville Precinct Electronic Medical Record (EPIC). 

David was appointed State Clinical Director of Breast Screen Victoria in 2021, after a long-standing involvement with the breast screening program through assessment clinics and Chair of Breast Screen Victoria's Quality and accreditation Committee. He has represented both the skin cancer and melanoma and surgical oncology groups on the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA) Council.

David has been honored for his remarkable contributions to Cancer Medicine, particularly cancer, with an appointment to the Order of Australia at the 2022 Queen's Birthday Honours.