Kim’s primary focus is on breast surgery, particularly reconstruction, breast reduction, breast augmentation and breast lift. She also enjoys treating patients who have won their battle with massive weight loss by performing body contouring surgery.
Dr. Kim Taylor
Our profile - Dr. Kim Taylor - Plastic Surgery Melbourne
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“I am passionate about excellence in plastic surgery, and my goal is to achieve the best possible surgical outcome for every one of my patients. I enjoy spending time with each patient, focusing on their reconstructive and cosmetic goals, so that I can
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Other membership:
- ASPS - Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons
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Education and practice
Dr Kim Taylor is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Re. Plastic Surgery. Born and educated in New Zealand, Kim completed her medical training at the University of Otago medical school in 1996. After graduating, she gained experience in all surgical specialities in New Zealand, before undertaking her Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Plastic Surgical training in Sydney between 2005 and 2008.
In 2009, Kim obtained Fellowships in Melbourne, working for six months at ARC Plastic Surgery focussing on breast reconstruction, body surgery and skin, then 12 months at the Royal Children’s Hospital performing hand surgery and microsurgery.
Kim has received considerable recognition for her work as a plastic surgeon. She won the ASAPS (Australian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery) Essay Prize in 2008, was the ASAPS Advanced Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Fellowship recipient in 2009, and was awarded the ASAPS Best Fellow / Maiden Presentation at the ASAPS Conference in Sydney that same year. Kim was also invited as a foreign scholar to the South Eastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 2010 Breast Surgery Symposium in the USA.
Did you know?
Kim was recently included in the RealSelf Annual Top 500 list for 2015 with only a handful of Australian Plastic Surgeons recognised for providing invaluable insight and expertise to those looking to make informed, confident choices in elective cosmetic procedures.
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Outside work, Kim is passionate about triathlons & can frequently be found cycling, swimming or running. She recently completed a full Ironman & usually has more fun travel adventures planned.
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