Dr Lipi Shukla

I am a specialist plastic and reconstructive surgeon with a particular interest in melanoma and skin cancer, breast and hand surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, and microsurgical reconstruction. I have a subspecialty focus on treating neuralgia-related headache disorders, including occipital neuralgia—an underdiagnosed cause of chronic migraines and head pain.

I completed my medical degree at Bond University in 2010, receiving multiple academic awards, followed by a Postgraduate Diploma in Surgical Anatomy. I hold a PhD from the O’Brien Institute, where my research explored radiotherapy-induced tissue injury and the regenerative role of fat grafting.

In 2023, I undertook advanced training in peripheral nerve surgery through clinical observer ships in the USA, UK, and Europe. I remain actively involved in research and education, with ongoing contributions to both clinical and laboratory-based projects.

I hold public appointments at The Alfred and St Vincent’s Hospitals and consult privately across multiple locations in Melbourne, Cabrini Brighton being one of them. Outside of work, I enjoy dance, martial arts, and staying active.