Dr Edward Cooper

Edward obtained his Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery with First Class Honours from the University of Sydney. He subsequently completed his general surgical training and was awarded a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.

Recognising the complexity and importance of colorectal surgery, Edward pursued further specialisation in this field. He was accepted into the highly competitive training program with the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSSANZ). This is the only recognised colorectal training program in Australia and enabled him to complete two years of sub-speciality colorectal training at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Perth, WA, and St George Hospital in Sydney, NSW.

Upon obtaining full membership with CSSANZ, and with a desire to further refine his colorectal skills, Edward completed a colorectal robotic fellowship at the prestigious Oxford University Hospitals in the United Kingdom. This intensive training has provided him with the expertise needed to manage a wide range of complex colorectal and general surgical conditions.

Throughout his career, Edward has contributed significantly to the advancement of colorectal surgery. He has published numerous journal articles, presented at national and international conferences, and actively participated in research endeavours aimed at improving surgical techniques and patient outcomes. Edward is also involved in training the doctors and surgeons of the future. He has held formal teaching positions at the University of Oxford, the University of Sydney, and the University of New South Wales.

Outside of the operating theatre, Edward values the time spent with his wife and two young daughters. He is an avid sports fan and, in his spare time, enjoys running and rugby.