Dr Robyn Maina

MBBS, FANZCA

Dr Robyn Maina is a specialist anaesthetist trained in Adelaide and Melbourne. She has sub-specialty interests in paediatric anaesthesia, anaesthesia for ear / nose / throat surgery, dental surgery, breast and endocrine surgery, gynaecological / fertility surgery, plastics and reconstructive surgery, interventional radiology and general surgery.

Robyn completed a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Adelaide, and completed her specialty anaesthesia training in Adelaide's major tertiary and trauma hospitals. She gained her paediatric anaesthesia sub-specialty training through the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne and the Perth Children's Hospital, WA. She additionally has sub-speciality training in anaesthesia for ophthalmic and ear/nose/throat surgery via the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital. She has worked as a specialist anaesthetist at the University Hospital Geelong, The Westmead Children's Hospital in Sydney, the Royal Dental Hospital Melbourne, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and the Eastern Health network (Box Hill, Maroondah and Angliss Hospitals).

Robyn currently works in private practice across most of Melbourne's private hospitals including the Epworth, St Vincent's Private, Healthscope and Ramsay Private networks, caring for both paediatric and adult patients.

Robyn is a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists, a member of the Society for Paediatric Anaesthesia in New Zealand and Australia (SPANZA), and also a member of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists. Robyn actively participates in the continuing professional development program of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists to maintain an updated and evidence-based practice.

Her commitment is the provision of a safe, calm, informed and positive experience for her patients, engaging with them ahead of their procedure, advocating for and caring for them to aid their comfort and ensure their well-being and safety.