About Dr Preda

Holding an MBBS from the University of New South Wales and a Master of Medicine (Surgery) from the University of Notre Dame Australia, Dr Preda is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS). Dr Tamara Preda combines extensive clinical experience with a strong academic and research background, contributing to both surgical practice and medical education.

Dr Tamara Preda currently practices as a Consulting Surgeon at Sydney Breast Clinic and serves as a Visiting Medical Officer with BreastScreen across Northern Sydney and the Central Coast. Previous roles include Visiting Medical Officer in breast, endocrine, and general surgery at Liverpool Hospital. Dr Preda has completed comprehensive surgical training through the Australasian SET program, with rotations across major tertiary and regional hospitals in New South Wales, gaining broad expertise in general surgery as well as advanced training in breast and endocrine surgery.

Further subspecialist development includes accredited fellowships with Breast Surgeons of Australia and New Zealand (BreastSurgANZ), completed at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Perth and Royal Adelaide Hospital in South Australia. These fellowships provided advanced experience in breast, endocrine, and surgical oncology, supporting Dr Tamara Preda's current clinical focus.

In addition to clinical practice, Dr Preda is actively engaged in medical education and professional development. She is a Clinical Lecturer in Surgery at the University of Notre Dame Australia, contributing to curriculum development, assessment design, and teaching of undergraduate medical students. Dr Tamara Preda also serves as a clinical examiner and has been an external examiner for postgraduate research presentations.

Dr Tamara Preda holds several professional memberships, including Breast Surgeons of Australia and New Zealand, General Surgeons Australia, and the Australian and New Zealand Endocrine Surgeons.

Dr Tamara Preda maintains an active research profile with numerous peer-reviewed publications spanning surgical oncology, endocrine surgery, bariatric surgery, and surgical education. Recent work includes publications in the American Journal of Surgery, Surgery Open Science, and ANZ Journal of Surgery, with research ranging from artificial intelligence in surgical skills assessment to clinical outcomes in endocrine and gastrointestinal surgery. Dr Tamara Preda has also contributed to a textbook chapter on parathyroid surgery.

Dr Tamara Preda adheres to RACS continuous professional development frameworks through activities such as attendance at national and international conferences as well as specialised surgical workshops. In addition, interdisciplinary medical school research collaborations have been undertaken.

Through a combination of clinical excellence, academic contribution, and commitment to education, Dr Tamara Preda continues to play an active role in advancing surgical practice and training in Australia.

Dr Tamara Preda is committed to delivering thoughtful, personalised care, with a focus on achieving the best possible outcomes while supporting patients every step of the way.