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Dr David Wetherell

MBChB DMedSci PGDipSurgAnat

Urologist

18 years of experience

Melbourne, 3002

(+3 more)

4.74

/5

(9 reviews)

18 years of experience

Melbourne, 3002

(+3 more)

Areas of expertise

Prostate Cancer
7
Kidney Stones
1
Transperineal Prostate Biopsy under Local Anaesthesia

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About Dr David Wetherell

Dr. David Wetherell is a Urologist in Melbourne, Australia specialising the diagnosis and managment of prostate cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer as well as kidney stones, benign prostatic enlargement and general urology. 

He is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) and has completed an advanced pelvic uro-onoclogy robotic fellowship in University College Hospital (UCH), London UK where he specialised in an innovative technique Retzius Sparing Robotic Radical Prostatectomy. He also has a specilist interest in Holmium Laser Enucleation  of the Prostate (HOLEP) for benign prostatic enlargement. 

Dr. Wetherell's research interests extend to biology of resistance mechanisms of prostate cancer as well as clinical research in all fields of urology.   


Subspecialties

  • Urological Oncology
  • General Urology
  • Benign Prostatic Enlargement

Areas of expertise

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Prostate Cancer
7
Kidney Stones
1
Transperineal Prostate Biopsy under Local Anaesthesia
Video Consultation
Vasectomy (Male Sterilization)
Ureteroscopy
Robotic Nephrectomy (Partial)
Robotic Nephrectomy
Robotic Pyeloplasty
Rigid & Flexible Ureterorenoscopy and Laser Fragmentation of Stones
Retroperitoneal Procedures
Prostatectomy (TURP)
Prostatectomy (Robotic)
Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
Prostatectomy (Radical)
Prostate Biopsy
PSA
Orchidectomy
Nerve Sparing Prostatectomy
Urological Cancers
Bladder Cancer
Nephrectomy (Partial)
Nephrectomy (Laparoscopic)
MRI-Fusion Biopsy
Priapism
Kidney Stone Prevention
Peyronie's Disease
Laser Lithotripsy (Stone Removal)
Male Infertility
Hydrocelectomy
Kidney Cysts
Blood in Urine (Haematuria)
Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP)
Green Light Laser Prostatectomy
Infertility
Bladder Stones
Circumcision
Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
Bladder Neck Incision
Bladder Instillation
Renal (Kidney) Cancer
Robotic Surgery

Registered with

Royal Australasian College of Surgeons

No. 187153


Education

University of Melbourne

Surgery - Prostate Cancer

Graduated 2019

University of Leeds

Medicine

Graduated 2008


Qualifications

Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Australia, 2023

Doctorate of Medical Science (DMedSci) Research Degree - University of Melbourne Australia 2019

Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery, University of Leeds, United Kingdom, 2008

Postgradute Diploma in Surgical Anatomy - University of Melbourne


Publications

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Read publications and papers written by this specialist.

28 / 06 / 2016

Sensitivity, Specificity, and Predictors of Positive 68Ga–Prostate-specific Membrane Antigen Positron Emission Tomography in Advanced Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Published in European Urology

15 / 12 / 2023

A novel two-stage approach to the treatment of renal cell carcinoma with intra-cardiac tumour extension and Budd–Chiari syndrome

Published in BJUI International

10 / 09 / 2021

Local versus general anesthesia transperineal prostate biopsy: Tolerability, cancer detection, and complications - PubMed

Published in BJUI Compass

01 / 01 / 2022

Urological Involvement in the Multidisciplinary Management of Placenta Accreta Spectrum in a Centralised, High-Volume Centre: A Retrospective Analysis

Published in Société Internationale d'Urologie


Languages spoken

  • English

Locations

Epworth Freemasons Hospital

320 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia, 3002

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Monday - Friday
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Monday - Friday
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Austin Health

Austin Health, 145-161 Studley Road, Heidelberg, Australia, 3084

0.00(0 reviews)

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Monday - Friday
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The Alfred Hospital

55 Commerical Road, Melbourne, Australia, 3004

0.00(0 reviews)

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Monday - Friday
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Sunshine Coast University Hospital

6 Doherty St, Birtinya, Australia, 4575

0.00(0 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Areas of expertise

Prostate Cancer
7
Kidney Stones
1
Transperineal Prostate Biopsy under Local Anaesthesia

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Reviews

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15 Feb 2026

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12 Oct 2025

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04 Jun 2025

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16 Apr 2025

Overall very satisfied with the whole process I experienced.

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16 Apr 2025

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Dr David Wetherell's overall patient rating is 4.74 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 9 reviews.

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Dr David Wetherell primarily practices at Epworth Freemasons Hospital, located at 320 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia, 3002
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