Dr Andrew Fantoni

Dr Fantoni has over 15 years of experience working in healthcare and a strong passion for improving cancer outcomes in Western Australia (WA). Initially trained as a Pharmacist at Curtin University, Dr Fantoni worked as a Pharmacist while pursuing a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery at the University of Western Australia. He then underwent Physician and Medical Oncology training through Royal Perth, Sir Charles Gairdner, and Fiona Stanley Hospitals.

 

Dr Fantoni's commitment to equitable healthcare is evident in his passion for improving cancer services in regional areas. In recognition of this, he was awarded a WA Cancer and Palliative Care Network Fellowship in 2023. This fellowship allowed him to conduct research aimed at improving lung cancer outcomes in regional populations throughout Western Australia.

 

Currently, he is serving as a Medical Oncologist at Esperance Hospital and Fiona Stanley Hospital, focusing on breast, genito-urinary cancers, and clinical trials. Dr Fantoni treats a broad range of cancer types with special interests in Genito-urinary cancers including prostate, kidney/renal and testicular cancers, Breast Cancer and Gastrointestinal cancers including pancreas, biliary and colorectal.

 

Dr Fantoni's approach to patient care is characterised by his background in pharmacology and his commitment to safe and appropriate prescribing of quality medicine use, and patient education. He believes in empowering his patients to make informed decisions about their cancer journey.