Dr Robert Witherspoon
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr Witherspoon is an experienced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with honours degrees in both Medicine (University of Newcastle) and Dentistry (University of Queensland). He discovered his passion for the specialty while working as a junior doctor and went on to complete advanced training at major hospitals including John Hunter, Prince of Wales, Canberra, Westmead, and the Austin Hospital in Melbourne. He was awarded his Fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2012.
Alongside his surgical career, Dr Witherspoon has served as a Regimental Medical Officer in the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps, with deployments to East Timor, Bougainville, and Iraq.
Currently, Dr Witherspoon works in both public and private practice. He is a Consultant Surgeon at The Canberra Hospital and is actively involved in teaching and mentoring junior surgeons through his roles with the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons.
Committed to providing the highest standard of care, Dr Witherspoon combines his extensive experience with a compassionate, patient-focused approach.
