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Mr. George Koufogiannis is a Specialist Urologist with 10+ years of experience. He earned his medical degree from the University of Sydney in 2004, followed by postgraduate studies in Victoria and New South Wales. He obtained his Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in Urology in 2016.

Mr. Koufogiannis focused his training on urological cancers, specializing in minimally invasive surgical techniques. He gained expertise in male voiding dysfunction, laser prostate surgery, stone surgery, and advanced laparoscopic techniques during his fellowship year. He pursued further training in robotic surgery at the University of Southern California, USA, and Asan University in Seoul, Korea.

Returning to Australia, he underwent two years of mentoring by high-volume robotic surgeons, enabling him to perform robotic surgeries independently. He has conducted over 500 cases as a primary surgeon, proctor, or assistant, and he serves as an advanced proctor for Da Vinci robotic procedures, mentoring new robotic surgeons across Australia.

Mr. Koufogiannis is dedicated to teaching and is a member of the Academy of Surgical Educators. He actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings, audits, radiology sessions, and morbidity meetings to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Apart from his clinical work, he holds roles on committees including the medical advisory committee at Beleura Private Hospital, the robotic steering committee at Management Private Hospital, and theatre advisory committees at Knox, contributing to surgical practice advancement and patient care.