Dr James French

Dr. James French is a senior staff specialist and clinical lecturer at the Westmead Breast Cancer Institute, located at Westmead Hospital, where he leads the breast surgery division. He is affiliated with the University of Sydney and has a private practice in breast and thyroid/parathyroid surgery at Westmead Private and Norwest Private hospitals, through specialist services.

After attaining his general surgical training, Dr. French embarked on two additional fellowship years of training to specialize in breast and thyroid surgery. Over the last eight years, he has focused solely on these surgical fields, and his expertise has been instrumental in developing oncoplastic techniques for breast surgery.

Dr. French offers a wide range of options for women who are suitable or interested in undergoing breast-conserving surgery, such as adaptive mammoplasty (a combination of breast reduction and breast-conserving surgery), along with multiple implant-based options for women who want post-mastectomy implant-based breast reconstruction. He also has a close relationship with plastic and reconstructive surgeons to provide the best possible treatment options for those who choose tissue-based reconstruction.

Dr. French manages all his breast cancer patients in a multi-disciplinary setting in both public and private sectors by chairing and discussing cases, ensuring that everyone has access to multiple specialist opinions regarding their cancer management.

As a clinical lecturer at the University of Sydney, Dr. French is involved in the teaching of medical graduates, from medical students to postgraduate surgical fellows. He has contributed to 44 peer-reviewed articles and is involved in several local and international clinical trials, solidifying his position as an expert in the field of breast and thyroid surgery.