Dr Fred Clarke graduated from the University of Sydney in Medicine and Surgery in 2001. His training in Surgery was undertaken both in Sydney and across regional NSW. His Advanced training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery was completed in Sydney with an additional specialised training completed in Belgium and America. During his international fellowship he specialised in microsurgery, with a special focus on DIEP/TUG Reconstructive Surgery, as well as Oculoplastics and Body Rejuvenation. He was made a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (Plastic Surgery) in 2012.

Upon completion of his fellowship he was appointed to the position of Visiting Medical Officer at St Vincent’s Hospital in Darlinghurst. In addition to this appointment, he works at multiple private hospitals across Sydney, including North Shore Private Hospital, Hunters Hill Private Hospital, Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and the Skin Hospital, Darlinghurst. He is current Head of Plastic and Reconstructive surgery at North Shore Private and Hunters Hill Private Hospitals, and also appointed to the Medical Advisory Committee.