The History of WPRS
Read all about how Warrnambool Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery became the growing health practice you know today.
2012
The Start of WPRS
Dr Robert Toma founds WPRS and commences consulting as specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with expertise in microsurgery reconstructive breast surgery, hand surgery and cosmetic surgery
2016
Dr John Masters
Dr John Masters commences consulting from WPRS as a specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with expertise in hand and complete wrist surgery, following additional fellowships and a career in private practice in New Zealand
2017
Dr Werner Sinclair
Dr Werner Sinclair relocates from South Africa to Warrnambool and commences consulting from WPRS as a specialist Dermatologist following a career as head of academic dermatology at the University of
Free State in Bloemfontein.
MoleMap
WPRS obtains the license to offer MoleMap™ by Dermatologists services in Warrnambool.
2019
Dr Scholtz Wiggett
Dr Scholtz Wiggett relocates from South Africa to Warrnambool and commences consulting as a specialist General Surgeon with expertise in breast cancer and varicose veins.
South Coast Vein Institute
South Coast Vein Institute launches to offer surgical and non-surgical management of varicose veins to the South Western Victoria Region.
Mount Gambier
Mount Gambier Medical Consulting Suites launches to expand consulting and procedural services for the Limestone Coast Region of South Australia.
2021
SkinLab by WPRS
Dr Emma Renouf launches Skin Lab by WPRS, offering leading cosmetic injectables, Skin Health consultations and treatments to both South West Victoria and Limestone Coast patients.
South West Breast Clinic
Dr Scholtz Wiggett and Dr Toma team up to launch the South West Breast Clinic, offering comprehensive care in all stages of a breast cancer journey from diagnosis to reconstruction.
Dermatology Accreditation
The Australasian College of Dermatologists grants accreditation to WPRS to provide specialist training to Dermatology registrars.
Regional Collaboration
WPRS collaborates with the Skin Health Institute and the Alfred Dermatology clinic to offer regional training to Dermatology registrars under the supervision and guidance of Dr Werner Sinclair.
2022
Dr Robert Capstick
Dr Robert Capstick commences consulting from WPRS as a specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with expertise in management of skin cancer, hand surgery, microsurgery, burn management and maxillofacial surgery.
Dr Sara Sabourirad
Dr Sara Sabourirad relocates to Warrnambool, following work at the Skin Health Institute and the Alfred Dermatology clinic, to offer her expertise in Dermatology.
Celebrating 10 Years
In 2022 WPRS celebrated 10 years of providing world class health care to the South West Victoria and Limestone Coast communities. WPRS looks forward to the next decade of playing our part to ensure a healthy and safe community.
2023
MoleMap in Mount Gambier
WPRS launches MoleMap™ by Dermatologists services in Mount Gambier.
Relocating WPRS
WPRS Dermatology moves to its new home to expand consulting and procedural services for our Warrnambool patients.
2024
South West Healthcare Collaboration
WPRS collaborates with South West Healthcare to offer RACS accredited Surgical Education and Training to Plastic Surgery registrars
Dr Pradeep Kumar
WPRS welcomes Dr Pradeep Kumar following work at the Alfred Dermatology clinic, to offer his expertise in Dermatology.
Hand Therapy Clinic
WPRS Hand Therapy services opened at Horsham Health and Wellness
2025
Dr Richard Try
WPRS welcomes Dr Richard Try to WPRS Mount Gambier offering his expertise in Skin Cancer and Dermatology.
Dr Adam Gascoigne
Dr Adam Gascoigne commences consulting from WPRS as a specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with extensive experience across the breadth of plastic surgery, including reconstructive microsurgery, hand surgery, skin cancer surgery, craniofacial surgery, and paediatric plastic surgery.