Dr. Andrew J. Davidson, MBBS, MD, FANZCA, FAHMS

Andrew J. Davidson, MBBS, MD, FANZCA, FAHMS is an anesthesiologist based at Royal Children’s Hospital, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and University of Melbourne in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, recognised internationally for work in paediatric anaesthesia and clinical trials. He holds the position of Professor of Paediatrics and Medical Director of the Melbourne Children’s Trials Centre.

His principal interests are anaesthesia and the developing brain in infants and children, measuring consciousness and EEG in children and paediatric clinical trial design and conduct. Among the honours held by Dr. Andrew Davidson is the Robert Orton Medal, Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists.

Anesthesiologists are physicians who keep patients safe, comfortable and stable before, during and after surgery or another procedure. Within that specialty, Dr. Andrew Davidson is best known for paediatric anaesthesia and clinical trials.

Dr. Andrew Davidson Professional Snapshot

• Full Name And Credentials: Andrew J. Davidson, MBBS, MD, FANZCA, FAHMS
• Specialty: Anesthesiology
• Subspecialty Focus: Paediatric anaesthesia and clinical trials
• Current Position: Professor of Paediatrics and Medical Director of the Melbourne Children’s Trials Centre
• Institution: Royal Children’s Hospital, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and University of Melbourne
• Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Medical Training Record For Dr. Andrew Davidson

The training record below is drawn from the institutional and society sources listed at the end of this profile.

• Medical Degree: MBBS, University of Melbourne
• Specialist Training: Anaesthesia training in Melbourne, Nottingham, Rotterdam and Boston
• Fellowship: Paediatric anaesthesia fellowship, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne
• Further Degrees: Diploma of Biostatistics and Epidemiology and Doctorate of Medicine, University of Melbourne
• Specialist Certification: Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists

Where Dr. Andrew Davidson Focuses Clinically

Published professional sources describe the clinical and academic work of Dr. Andrew Davidson as centred on:

• Anaesthesia and the developing brain in infants and children
• Measuring consciousness and EEG in children
• Paediatric clinical trial design and conduct
• Postoperative nausea and vomiting in children
• Anaesthesia for paediatric airway surgery

Academic Leadership Of Dr. Andrew Davidson

• Senior Staff Anaesthetist, Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne
• Director of Clinical Research, Royal Children’s Hospital
• Head of Anaesthesia Research, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
• Medical Director, Melbourne Children’s Trials Centre
• Professor, Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne
• Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Anesthesiology
• Editor-in-Chief of Pediatric Anesthesia for nine years
• Chair of the Steering Committee for the Paediatric Trials Network for Australia and Deputy Chair of the ANZCA Clinical Trials Network
• Chief investigator of the GAS trial and the TREX trial on anaesthesia and the developing brain

Awards And Scientific Contributions Of Dr. Andrew Davidson

• Robert Orton Medal, Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists, for distinguished service to anaesthesia, perioperative medicine and pain medicine
• Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences, elected 2017
• Harry Daly Award, Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists, 2016
• ANZCA Lennard Travers Professor, 2011
• Led the GAS trial, the first randomised trial of whether general anaesthesia in infancy affects neurodevelopment, published in The Lancet

Hospital And Institutional Affiliation Of Dr. Andrew Davidson

Royal Children’s Hospital, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and University of Melbourne

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Clinical commitments at this institution are arranged through its departments and preoperative services. Confirm the current street address, department and telephone number with the institution before travelling, because academic appointments and clinic sites change.

Understanding Pediatric Anesthesia

Paediatric anesthesiology is anaesthesia for infants, children and teenagers, whose airways, drug handling and emotional needs differ markedly from those of adults. Alongside physical safety, this field pays close attention to fear and distress before an operation, and to how children recover afterwards. Preparing a child and their family well measurably improves the experience.

Specialists To Compare With Dr. Andrew Davidson

If you are comparing specialists, these anesthesiologists work in closely related areas:

• Dr. Zeev Kain, pediatric anesthesia at University of California, Irvine, and UCI Center on Stress and Health
• Dr. Admir Hadzic, regional anesthesia at NYSORA, The New York School of Regional Anesthesia, and Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg
• Dr. Alain Borgeat, regional anesthesia at University of Zurich and Balgrist University Hospital
• Dr. Ban Tsui, regional anesthesia at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen; Adjunct Clinical Professor at Stanford University

Browse the full anesthesiologist directory for more specialists.

How To Request An Appointment With Dr. Andrew Davidson

Anesthesiologists are usually brought into a patient’s care by a surgeon, a hospital preoperative clinic or a pain service rather than through direct booking. Insurance participation varies by hospital and by plan, and it changes over time. Check coverage with both the institution and your insurer before scheduling, and ask whether the named anesthesiologist will personally be involved in your care.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Andrew Davidson

Where did Dr. Andrew Davidson go to medical school?

MBBS, University of Melbourne. Full training details appear in the education section above.

What are the qualifications of Dr. Andrew Davidson?

Andrew J. Davidson, MBBS, MD, FANZCA, FAHMS. Anaesthesia training in Melbourne, Nottingham, Rotterdam and Boston.

Is Dr. Andrew Davidson board certified?

Anaesthesia training in Melbourne, Nottingham, Rotterdam and Boston. Patients and referring clinicians should confirm current licensure and certification status directly with the relevant medical board or hospital.

What position does Dr. Andrew Davidson hold?

Dr. Andrew Davidson is Professor of Paediatrics and Medical Director of the Melbourne Children’s Trials Centre, based at Royal Children’s Hospital, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and University of Melbourne.

What does an anesthesiologist do?

An anesthesiologist is a physician who plans and manages anaesthesia and pain control, and who monitors breathing, heart function, circulation and comfort during surgery and recovery. The role also covers preoperative assessment and critical care.

What is pediatric anesthesia?

Pediatric Anesthesia is the area of anesthesiology concerned with paediatric anaesthesia and clinical trials. Clinicians working in this area, including Dr. Andrew Davidson, aim to make surgery and recovery safer and more comfortable.

Source List For Dr. Andrew Davidson

• Murdoch Children’s Research Institute anaesthetics research group
• Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne, Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management
• Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences fellowship citation

Fact Checking Process For This Dr. Andrew Davidson Profile

This profile was compiled from the public professional sources listed above, including institutional faculty pages, hospital provider directories and specialty society records. Credentials, appointments and awards were checked against at least two independent sources where available. Last reviewed on 30 October 2026.

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Medical Information Notice For Dr. Andrew Davidson

Information only, not medical advice. Location, specialty, insurance and availability change, so confirm details with Royal Children’s Hospital, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and University of Melbourne.