RNSH clinicians recognised in King’s Birthday Honours When Margaret Schnitzler started her medical career 40 years ago, she couldn’t have imagined she would go on to be considered by others as a trailblazer and receive the accolades she has. Holding the title of being the first female colorectal surgeon in Australia, Margaret can now add Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) after receiving the prestigious appointment in the King’s Birthday Honours. Margaret is one of four clinicians from Royal North Shore Hospital to be acknowledged for their services to the fields of medicine and research. A trailblazer in Australian surgery, she became the first female general surgeon appointed in Northern Sydney Local Health District and the first female colorectal surgeon in Australia. Other clinicians to receive a Medal of the Order of Australia were: Dr Luke Coyle, a haematologist at the Northern Sydney Cancer Centre, RNSH Dr Ross Macpherson, for his service to medicine as an anaesthetist Professor Suran Fernando for his service to immunology. Suran is the inaugural head of the clinical immunology and allergy department at RNSH since 2012. He has had more than 140 peer reviewed journal articles published and sits on many expert panels and advisory boards for immunology to share his expertise.
Professor Suran Fernando
Professor Margaret Schnitzler
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