Dr Bernard Beldholm M.B.B.S, B.Sc (Med), FRACS
Specialist surgeon
Expertise
Dr Bernard Beldholm is a specialist cosmetic surgeon. The path to this was a demanding and highly complex one with the letters after Dr Beldholm’s name representing over 11 years of rigorous training. Following completion of his basic medical studies and qualification as a medical doctor, Bernard underwent specialist surgical training in a wide range of surgical fields such as plastic surgery; ear, nose and throat (ENT); urology; neurosurgery and vascular surgery. Next, an advanced traineeship in general surgery offered extensive experience ranging from difficult trauma procedures to elective surgery.
Having completed the Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) specialist qualification, Bernard undertook a further two years training with the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery (ACCS). The ACCS is the only College in Australia offering formal training and accreditation in cosmetic medicine and surgery. Along with its demanding academic program, the College provided opportunities for him to operate with prominent cosmetic surgeons while introducing him to a strict Code of Conduct designed to protect patients. This Code is the only one of its kind in Australia. Dr Beldholm is a fellow of the ACCS, thereby being able to use the post nominal FACCS.
Adding artistry to expertise
However, to be an outstanding surgeon was only ever a part of Bernard’s aspirations. He wanted to help all his patients achieve the best result they could from cosmetic surgery and Bernard realised this needed an artist’s eye for creating beauty as well as a surgeon’s knowledge and technical skills. He therefore set out to enhance his artistic skills. This included attending sculpture classes and undertaking hours of sketching. He also developed his photographic skills to the point where his work was accepted for sale on istockphoto.com, a professional photography website.
More than 6,000 operations later
Today, Dr Beldholm has performed more than 6,000 operations. Of these, more than 1,000 have been cosmetic surgery procedures. Committed to patient safety, he chooses the least invasive procedures that minimise the impact of surgery and undertakes continuous medical education in his chosen discipline.
Dr Beldholm is an associate lecturer at the University of NSW and has co-authored a number of articles for the ANZ Journal of Surgery and the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. He regularly attends ACCS conferences where he is a speaker on a wide range of topics.
Constant improvement is the key to superior results. This is why Dr. Beldholm is constantly learning. In addition to presenting on many cosmetic surgery topics he also attends several conferences and courses throughout the year to make sure that the treatments that he provides are the most up to date.
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