Robert MacMahon AM, MB BS, MS, FRCS, although publicly renowned as a paediatric surgeon, was far more — teacher, innovator, a family man with a delightful sense of humour, and founding governor of the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Throughout his career, Bob contributed to 10 textbooks and authored more than 60 research articles.
In 2010, he was made a Member of the Order of Australia.
After he retired from medicine, he enjoyed camping in the bush, surfing and golf.
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- Robert J Stunden
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