Dr Hilary Martin

Dr. Hilary Martin is an exceptionally skilled medical oncologist specialising in breast cancer. With her private practice based at Hollywood Private Hospital in Perth, Western Australia, she also holds a public appointment at Fiona Stanley Hospital where she focuses on breast cancer subspecialty. Dr. Martin's expertise and clinical skills are highly regarded in the field, making her a trusted professional in the management of breast cancer.

Dr. Martin completed her medical degree at The University of Melbourne before pursuing oncology training at Flinders Medical Centre in Adelaide. She furthered her experience by working as a clinical fellow in the prestigious breast cancer unit at The Royal Marsden Hospital in London. Following this, she spent an additional year as a clinical fellow in breast cancer at Royal Perth Hospital. Prior to her appointment at Fiona Stanley Hospital, Dr. Martin worked as a consultant oncologist at Royal Perth Hospital.

Research is a key aspect of Dr. Martin's work, with a particular focus on predictors of recurrence in hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, specifically related to mammographic breast density. She obtained her Masters of Public Health from the University of Sydney and completed her Ph.D. at the University of Western Australia. She has been the principal investigator for numerous clinical trials and has published her research in both international and local publications. Dr. Martin actively contributes to her field by frequently writing for the invited Breast Cancer Research Review. She is also an active member of the Breast Cancer Trials Group and the Medical Oncology Group of Australia breast cancer interest subgroup.

Dr. Martin offers comprehensive advice on cases prior to referrals. Her expertise extends to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of breast cancer. Utilizing telehealth technologies, she caters to both metropolitan and rural patients. She ensures that letters and reports are promptly sent to patients' GPs via Health Link following consultations. While appointments at her clinic may have a known gap, Dr. Martin does not provide hospital admissions. Urgent cases receive priority, and her practice maintains a waiting list of up to one week.