Dr Charles Jenkinson’s work sits at the intersection of patient care, surgical education, and systems improvement. As a cardiothoracic surgeon based in Perth, Western Australia, his practice reflects a commitment to technical excellence, thoughtful judgement, and complex care delivered within safe and accountable healthcare systems.
Approach to Patient Care
Dr Jenkinson is committed to providing careful, patient-centred care grounded in clinical experience, sound judgement, and the best available evidence. He works closely with patients and their families to ensure a clear understanding of their condition, treatment options and expected outcomes. His approach emphasises open communication, thoughtful decision-making, and respect for each patient’s individual circumstances and goals.
Surgical care is delivered within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, with a strong focus on safety, perioperative optimisation, and long-term wellbeing. Through this approach, Dr Jenkinson aims to provide treatment that is not only technically precise, but also considered, transparent, and tailored to the needs of each individual.
Academic and Educational Work
Alongside clinicalpractice, Dr Jenkinson contributes to surgical training and academic teaching as a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Western Australia and Charles Sturt University. His academic interests include cardiovascular physiology, aortic pathology, extracorporeal life support, and the evaluation of emerging technologies in cardiothoracic surgery. He maintains a particular interest in how innovation can be responsibly and equitably integrated into established clinical practice.
Clinical Governance and Professional Engagement
Dr Jenkinson is actively engaged in national clinical governance and quality improvement. Through leadership and committee roles within the Australian and New Zealand Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons and participation in clinical quality registries, he contributes to initiatives aimed at improving transparency, benchmarking, and measurable outcomes across the specialty.
He has a longstanding interest in professional standards, equity of opportunity, and fostering inclusive environments within healthcare systems. His involvement in professional advocacy reflects a belief that strong institutional culture, responsible leadership, and constructive dialogue are essential to maintaining public trust in surgery.
Personal Perspective
Raised in Western Australia, Dr Jenkinson remains committed to serving the community in which he was trained. Outside the hospital environment, he values family life and the perspective it brings to both medicine and leadership.
