Leading his Field 

Dr Michael Lumsden-Steel    Anaesthetist

B.Med Sci 1998, MBBS (Hons) 2000 UTAS, FANZCA 2014

Michael’s name emerged during the ongoing debate as to the deficiencies of the Tasmanian health system. Michael attended St Virgil’s College from 1988-93.  Upon leaving the College, he attended UTas  and graduated from its Medical School in 1998.  He then went on to complete periods of Fulltime and Reserve Medical Service with the Royal Australian Air Force.

Michael returned to Tasmania with his family to undertake and complete five years of anaesthetic training within the Tasmanian Health System. He attained his Fellowship in Anaesthetics with the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists in April 2014. 

He worked in Hobart and Launceston as a specialist anaesthetist whilst also being a full-time Air Force Anaesthetist between 2014 and 2017. Michael is registered to work in all the private hospitals in Hobart and is actively involved with the Australian Society of Anaesthetists and the Australian Medical Association. 

Michael is a specialist anaesthetist with subspecialty interests including regional anaesthesia, obstetric anaesthesia and trauma anaesthesia. Outside the profession, he enjoys spending time with his family, exploring the outdoors, cycling and the occasional game of golf.