Gynaecological oncologist & gynaecologist
Dr Shaun McGrath
MBBS, FRANZCOG, CGO, MHLM
About Dr Shaun McGrath
Shaun is a subspecialist gynaecological oncologist and gynaecologist with expertise in the management of cancer, benign conditions, and advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery. He is committed to providing compassionate, individualised and evidence-based care.
Shaun graduated from the University of Queensland and completed specialist training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, obtaining FRANZCOG in 2017. He subsequently undertook subspecialty training in Gynaecological Oncology in Brisbane and Melbourne, obtaining CGO in 2021.
Shaun is a Staff Specialist in Gynaecological Oncology at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital and a Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland. He is actively involved in teaching medical students, specialist trainees and gynaecological oncology subspecialty fellows.
Shaun holds a Master of Health Leadership and Management from the University of New South Wales, awarded with Excellence. He contributes to statewide cancer quality assurance and clinical advisory committees through Cancer Alliance Queensland and Queensland Health, and serves as Secretary of the Australian Society of Gynaecological Oncologists.
Shaun believes in ensuring patients are fully informed and involved in decisions about their care, with an emphasis on individualised treatment, careful surgical planning and high-quality outcomes.
Clinical interests
- Diagnosis and management of gynaecological cancers and precancerous conditions
- Advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery
- Benign gynaecological conditions, including abnormal uterine bleeding, postmenopausal bleeding, adenomyosis and ovarian masses
- Colposcopy and management of lower genital tract abnormalities
- Hereditary cancer syndromes and risk-reducing surgery