Hannah E. Barns-Evans is a paediatric surgeon based in Melbourne, VIC, Australia. She works with kids and families, and she focuses on conditions that need careful planning and gentle, practical care. Hannah’s clinic is in Melbourne, and she’s known for taking the time to explain what’s going on in plain language, especially when things feel stressful.
Her work often involves congenital and bowel-related problems. This can include Hirschsprung Disease, where the bowel doesn’t work the way it should, and VACTERL Association, a group of birth conditions that can affect more than one part of the body. She also helps children dealing with bowel incontinence, which can be hard for families to manage day to day, even when the child is otherwise well.
Hannah also looks after children who have blood vessel conditions, including arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVM). These can be rare, and treatment may involve working out the safest next step based on how the condition is behaving. In many cases, this means coordinating with other teams so care is smooth and consistent, not all over the place.
With ongoing clinical experience in paediatric surgery, Hannah brings a calm, hands-on approach to each stage of care. She has paediatric surgical training, with a focus on safe operations and recovery, and she stays up to date with new ideas and research that can improve outcomes for children. At times, families also ask about clinical trials. Hannah can talk through what’s relevant for a specific situation and whether there’s any trial option that might fit, if it’s appropriate.
If you’re looking for a surgeon who keeps things clear, listens, and treats the whole family with respect, Hannah E. Barns-Evans is a good fit. Her goal is simple: help children get the right care, as safely as possible, and give families solid answers along the way.
