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Emeritus Consultants Biographies
Chen Thomas was born in Kerala India, in 1931 the son of C.U.Varki, a builder-contractor and farmer, and Aleamma (nee John). He graduated B.Sc. from Kerala University and then studied medicine at Melbourne University graduating in 1958. He was elected Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons in 1966. Following a period at Darwin Hospital 1967-69, he was appointed Consultant Surgeon to the Royal Perth Hospital in 1969 and was also Consultant Surgeon at the Fremantle Hospital 1969-71, Princess Margaret Hospital 1969- 95 and Repatriation Hospital 1969-74. He had a major role in the development of microvascular surgery in Western Australia, including the setting up of training facilities. He has had a number of papers published in the Surgical Journals and has presented papers in Australia and China. In 1960 Chen Thomas married Rosmary Piggott and they had four daughters: Ranjeny MBBS, FRACP, MD a Rheumatologist working in Queensland, Catherine is an Occupational Therapist, Helen a B.Sc. majoring in micro-biology and biochemistry. Anna the fourth daughter works outside the medical field. Outside of medicine Chen Thomas is interested in drawing, oil painting, tennis and golf. He retired on the fourth of January 1997 and in recognition of his service to the hospital was appointed Emeritus Consultant Surgeon. |
