DR MATTHEW STOKES

About Dr. Matthew Stokes

Dr. Matthew Stokes is a General Surgeon with international sub-specialist training in Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgery undertaken through the highly competitive AANZGOSA training program. He has specialist training in minimally invasive surgical techniques for oesophageal and gastric cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD), hiatus & diaphragmatic hernias, and metabolic and bariatric surgery, including revisional procedures. Dr. Stokes also manages general surgical conditions, including the surgical management of gallstone disease and hernias, and emergency general surgical disorders.

Dr. Stokes graduated from medical school in 2013. He commenced his medical career at Austin Health, after which he moved to Alfred Health where he completed his General Surgical Training. In 2020, he was appointed as the Principal Surgical Registrar at The Alfred Hospital. He obtained his Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in 2021.

Dr. Stokes then undertook an additional three years of post-fellowship specialist training to sub-specialise in Oesophago-Gastric, Bariatric, and General Surgery. His first year was at Frankston Hospital, Peninsula Health, employed as a Staff General Surgeon/Fellow, where he gained substantial experience in emergency and elective general surgery. In 2023, Dr. Stokes was selected for the AANZGOSA post-fellowship two-year training program. His first year was spent at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane, where he acquired extensive experience in minimally invasive techniques for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, hiatal and diaphragmatic hernias, and oesophageal and gastric cancer.

In 2024, Dr. Stokes relocated to the United Kingdom with his family and worked at The Royal Infirmary Hospital Edinburgh, Scotland. He served as a Consultant General and Benign Upper GI surgeon and as the Senior Clinical Fellow in Oesophagogastric cancer surgery. During this time, he performed a high volume of resections for oesophageal and gastric cancer, further enhancing his skills and knowledge in the management of both benign and malignant oesophageal and gastric conditions. He was awarded a Diploma of Membership of the International Postgraduate Deanary from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MIPDEd).

Dr. Stokes actively engages in clinical research in the field of Upper GI and general surgery. His current research interests include investigating the role of bacterial species in oesophageal cancer development and early postoperative complications, with the aim to improve outcomes and reduce peri-operative risks for patients undergoing oesophageal and gastric cancer surgery.

Dr. Matthew Stokes is dedicated to providing comprehensive Upper GI and General Surgical services to patients across South East Victoria. He has public appointments at The Alfred, Alfred Health (Melbourne) and Frankston Hospital, Peninsula Health, and private appointments at Peninsula Private Hospital, Frankston.

In his personal life, Dr. Stokes is a devoted husband to Jade and father to two young boys. He enjoys outdoor activities, particularly at Phillip Island with his family, and keeps active through swimming, bike riding, and hiking. A true Melbournian, he appreciates a good coffee, a new restaurant, and a fine glass of wine with close friends and family.