Dr Brendan Dias — Consultant Urologist & Robotic Surgeon
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DrNB (Urology), IntFRCS (England), FUSANZ, FRACS (Urology)
Professional Summary
Dr Brendan Dias is a Melbourne-trained Urologist and Robotic Surgeon committed to providing comprehensive care across all areas of general urology. He is internationally trained and among the few urologists to hold specialist qualifications across three countries, reflecting a career built on rigorous surgical training and a genuine commitment to patient outcomes.
After completing his foundational training in General Surgery, Urology and Renal Transplantation, Dr Dias undertook an advanced robotic surgery fellowship at the OLV Hospital in Aalst, Belgium, under Professor Alexandre Mottrie, an internationally recognised pioneer in robotic uro-oncology. He subsequently moved to Australia for further fellowship training at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and Western Health in renal transplantation, advanced laparoscopic uro-oncology and endourology.
Qualifications & Training
MBBS
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
MS (General Surgery)
Master of Surgery in General Surgery
DrNB (Urology)
Doctorate of National Board in Urology
IntFRCS (England)
International Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
FUSANZ
Fellow of the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand
FRACS (Urology)
Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (Urology)
Fellowship & Sub-Specialty Expertise
Dr Dias completed an advanced robotic surgery fellowship at OLV Hospital, Aalst, Belgium under Professor Alexandre Mottrie, followed by fellowship training at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and Western Health in renal transplantation, advanced laparoscopic uro-oncology and endourology.
His sub-specialty expertise spans uro-oncology, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, vascular access surgery, and male and female reconstructive and functional urology, with a particular clinical focus on the surgical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and kidney stone disease.
Hospital Appointments
Western Health
Consultant Urologist & Cancer Surgeon
Manages prostate, bladder, kidney and penile cancers; pioneered the introduction of Day Case Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) at Western Health, driving a shift toward safer, faster same-day care for men with benign prostatic enlargement.
Epworth Healthcare
Visiting Medical Officer
Provides robotic and general urological surgery across the Epworth network.
Healthscope (Melbourne Private Hospital)
Visiting Medical Officer
Consultant urological surgery, including robotic procedures.
Ramsay Health Care (Northern Private Hospital)
Visiting Medical Officer
Played a central role in establishing a HoLEP program at Northern Private Hospital for men in Melbourne's northern suburbs.
St Vincent's Private Hospitals Melbourne
Visiting Medical Officer
General and robotic urological surgery.
John Fawkner Private Hospital
Visiting Medical Officer
Helped establish a HoLEP program to expand access to advanced BPH surgery in Melbourne's north-western corridor.
Research & Publications
Dr Dias has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed publications across the fields of uro-oncology, robotic surgery and endourology, and has co-authored a book chapter on robotic prostatectomy in kidney transplant recipients.
A full, itemised publication list with journal citations is being compiled for this page — please contact the practice for a current CV and publication list.
Teaching & Academic Roles
Alongside his clinical work, Dr Dias holds an academic appointment as Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Melbourne. He also serves as an examiner for both the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) and the University of Melbourne, contributing to the training and assessment of the next generation of surgeons.
Professional Memberships
RACS
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
USANZ
Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand
EAU
European Association of Urology
AUA
American Urological Association
Areas of Clinical Focus
Practice Locations
Western Urology Consulting Suites
Suite 1, 132 La Scala Avenue, Maribyrnong VIC 3032
Bundoora Specialist Suites
Suite 12, 240 Plenty Road, Bundoora VIC 3083
St Vincent's Private Werribee
240 Hoppers Lane, Werribee VIC 3030
Northern Private Hospital
12 Osburn Place, Epping VIC 3076
The Elms Family Medical Centre
Suite 1, 160 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh VIC 3340
Sydenham Specialist Suites
574 Melton Highway, Sydenham VIC 3037