Dr Lachlan Baxter is a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist with 10 years of experience in medical practice and clinical expertise in minimally invasive surgery, obstetric care, and gynaecological oncology.
He has worked extensively across public and private sectors in Western Australia and completed specialist training through King Edward Memorial Hospital. His practice includes general gynaecology, operative laparoscopy, and complex obstetric care in high-volume maternity settings.
Dr Baxter is involved in clinical leadership and education, serving as a lead clinician in early pregnancy care and obstetric emergency training. He is actively engaged in surgical research and has presented widely at national and international conferences. His research interests include ovarian cancer, cervical pathology, and surgical competency in gynaecology.
Qualifications
2009 Bachelor of Science (Anatomy & Cell Pathology), University of Sydney
2015 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Honours), University of Notre Dame Australia
2019 Bachelor in Endoscopy, European Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy
2025 Master of Minimally Invasive Surgery, European Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy
2024 Fellow, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Current Positions
Consultant Staff Specialist, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Armadale Hospital
Clinical Lead, Early Pregnancy Assessment Service, Armadale Hospital
Lead Clinician, PROMPT and Emergency Simulation Training, Armadale Hospital
Previous Positions
Senior Registrar, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, WA Health (2020–2024)
RANZCOG Training Registrar, King Edward Memorial Hospital (2019–2022)
Registrar, King Edward Memorial Hospital (2018)
Resident Medical Officer, King Edward Memorial Hospital (2017)
Intern, Fiona Stanley & Fremantle Hospital Service (2016)
Areas of Clinical Expertise
- Minimally invasive gynaecological surgery
- General obstetrics and high-risk pregnancy management
- Early pregnancy assessment and emergency gynaecology
- Gynaecological oncology and colposcopy
- Surgical education and simulation