Specialist Connect

Dr John Carneys qualifications include graduating from the University of Adelaide in 1961 and completing FRACS Plastic Surgery in 1972. Dr Carneys past appointments include, visiting Plastic Surgeon and Head of Unit, Royal Hobart Hospital 1972 specialising in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Facio-maxillary Surgery and Hand Surgery. Dr Carney now works part-time from Specialist Connect, performing local anaesthetic procedures associated with skin cancer.

Dr. Stitz is a Senior Surgeon in the Colorectal Unit at the Royal Brisbane Hospital and at the Wesley Hospital. He is currently the Director of Colorectal Services at Specialist Connect, Professor of Clinical Surgery at RBWH and Head of the Surgical Discipline for the University of Queensland. He has a major interest in training, particularly in advanced laparoscopic surgery and has additional research interests in inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal carcinoma and complex anal fistulae.

Graduated from the University of Queensland in 1975 and undertook his residency and medical registrar training at Princess Alexandra Hospital. He spent the next 5 years in country general practice before commencing his Dermatology studies rotation through the Princess Alexandra, Royal Brisbane and Greenslopes Hospitals. He has held various roles within the College of Dermatologists and the AMA and has contributed significantly during his career to government review and advisory committees.