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Emeritus Consultants Biographies
John Lekias was born in Northem the son of Sios and Despina Lekias. He received his early education at Christian Brothers College (Perth W.A) and later the University of Queensland. He joined the Royal Perth Hospital as a Resident Medical Officer in 1946. After undertaking further studies in the United Kingdom, he returned to the Hospital in 1954 as Clinical Assistant Neurosurgeon. In 1974 he was appointed Senior Neurosurgeon. John Lekias was a member of the Hospital Board of Management for six years and served on a number of the Board's Advisory Committees. He was Chairman of the Clinical Staff 1973-75 and President of the AMA (WA Branch) 1976-77 and a member of the Federal Council at that time. John retired in 1983 when, in recognition of 30 years outstanding service to the hospital he was appointed Emeritus Consultant Neurosurgeon. John married Delecia Narracott in 1946 they have two sons Roger Maurice and Michael Simon. John Lekias died in 1983. |
