Prof Brice Antao

Professor Brice Antao qualified as a Consultant Paediatric Surgeon in the UK in 2011. He trained in world–leading paediatric surgical centres including Great Ormond Street Hospital and King’s College Hospital, London. He obtained the prestigious Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh fellowship to undertake further training in minimally invasive and robotic surgery for children at Blank Children’s Hospital, Iowa, USA.

Professor Brice Antao is a Consultant Paediatric Surgeon at Beacon Hospital and CHI at Crumlin. He brings with him pioneering surgical techniques combining cutting-edge surgical technology with evidence-based medicine, to provide the highest standard of care for all his patients. Professor Antao established the Beacon Pectus Service, which is the first and only specialised service on the Island of Ireland, providing the most innovative non-invasive treatment for children with chest wall deformities. Professor Antao manages all common general paediatric and neonatal surgical problems. He has specialist expertise in gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, thoracic, minimally invasive (laparoscopic), robotic surgery and chest wall deformities.

Furthermore, Professor Antao has a strong academic profile having published 2 books, 24 book chapters, 50 peer-reviewed journal articles and over 70 presentations at national and international scientific meetings. In addition to his clinical and academic achievements, Professor Antao has held leadership roles as Paediatric Network Lead, and has been a member of several national and international Steering Groups and Committees and has led on the development and implementation of the National Model of Care for General Paediatric Surgery in Ireland, to deliver the highest standard of surgical care to children across the country.