Dr Padmini Menon is compassionate and committed to a patient-centred approach to her care. With expertise in both Medical Oncology and Palliative Medicine, she provides personalised, holistic treatment that supports both physical and emotional well-being. Dedicated to research and education, she strives to improve outcomes and provide the best possible care for her patients.
Biography
Dr Padmini Menon is a dedicated Medical Oncologist at Icon Cancer Centre Chermside and Icon Cancer Centre North Lakes. Dr Menon was born and raised in India. She completed her tertiary studies at the University of Calicut, Kerela, India obtaining a Bachelor of Science, a Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery. Dr Menon became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians after undertaking training in both Medical Oncology and Palliative Medicine. She underwent five years of supervised training at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Gold Coast University Hospital, St Vincent’s Private Hospital, the Redcliffe Hospital, and the Tweed Heads Hospital.
Throughout her career Dr Menon has been actively involved in the training of medical students and medical trainees. She is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland School of Medicine, an Associate Lecturer with Griffith University, and an examiner for the Royal Australian College of Physicians (RACP) recognising her involvement in medical education and research. She maintains an active involvement in research and has presented her work at several local and international conferences. She also participates in GP education forums.
Dr Menon is a member of the EVIQ Reference Committee and is extensively involved in their activities including protocol developments for oncology and palliative care treatments. She has a keen interest in clinical trials and has been extensively involved in several trials during her training. She is also a member of the Medical Oncology Group of Australia (MOGA), Australian Gastrointestinal Trials Group (AGITG), Australia and New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group (ANZGOG), and Australia and New Zealand Urological and Prostate Clinical Trials Group (ANZUP).
Dr Menon accepts referrals for all cancer types and has a special interest in breast, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, and head and neck cancers. She also has completed her training in Palliative Medicine and provides holistic cancer care to her patients.