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Dr

RENU EAPEN

MBBS FRACS (Urol) PhD

Urologist with specialist expertise in:

  • Uro-Oncology
  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
  • Kidney Stones
  • Incontinence & voiding dysfunction in men and women
  • Urodynamic studies
  • Male slings
  • Insertion of artificial urinary sphincters
  • Robotic Surgery
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Kidney Cancer
Cancer Specialists > Urology and Uro-Oncology > RENU EAPEN

Dr Renu Eapen is a Consultant Urologist who privately consults at Cancer Specialists.  Dr Eapen also consults and operates at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.

She completed her urology training with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2014, and then undertook research in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas. She went on to complete subspecialty Fellowship training in urodynamics, incontinence voiding dysfunction and reconstruction at the University of Toronto, Canada. Following this, Dr Eapen subsequently obtained her robotics and uro-oncology fellowship at University of California, San Francisco under the guidance of Dr Peter Carroll and Dr Matthew Cooperberg.

Renu has a special interest in the surgical and non-surgical management of prostate cancer, as well as kidney and bladder cancers. She is trained in open, laparoscopic and robotic approaches to cancer surgery. She is also trained in the treatment of benign conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and kidney stones. Additionally, she has an interest in the treatment of voiding dysfunction in men and women and subspecialty training in performing urodynamic studies and various procedures for female urinary incontinence as well as male slings and the insertion of artificial urinary sphincters.

Dr Eapen is undertaking a PhD, studying the use of a novel radionuclide agent, Lutetium PSMA in high risk prostate cancer. Her translational research will investigate how giving Lutetium PSMA before surgery in prostate cancer can alter the immune microenvironment of the tumour to reduce the risk of recurrence and improve long term survival.  She sits on the editorial board of several prestigious journals including the British Journal of Urology International (BJUI) and has been an invited speaker at national and international conferences. She has a particular passion for gender equity and promoting women in the fields of science, medicine and technology.

Renu is co-host of GU cast, a regular podcast series which features issues in Genitourinary Oncology. The podcast has attracted attention worldwide amongst medical practitioners, patients and the general public.

Dr Eapen is a member of the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand(USANZ), the American Urological Association (AUA), Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO) and Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine and Urogenital Reconstruction (SUFU).

Click here to visit Dr Renu Eapen’s personal website

 

Dr Eapen is an independent specialist practitioner who provides her services from the Cancer Specialists premises.

 
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Current Appointments

Private Practice

Cancer Specialists.

Consultant Urological Surgeon

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.

Consultant Urological Surgeon

The Austin Hospital.

 

Memberships

  • Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand(USANZ)
  • American Urological Association (AUA)
  • Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO)
  • Society of Urodynamics
  • Female Pelvic Medicine and Urogenital Reconstruction (SUFU)

 

 

Contact

CONTACT DETAILS

Phone (03) 9421 6425
Fax (03) 9421 6372
Email info@cancerspecialists.com.au
Post 1/84 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121

Richmond Practice
Level 1, 84 Bridge Rd,
Richmond VIC 3121

North Melbourne Practice
Ground Level, 23 Oxford St,
North Melbourne VIC 3051

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RICHMOND

Public Transport

Public transport is easily accessible as we are right on the 48 and 75 tram lines. The stop is 15 – Epworth Hospital/Bridge Road. The closest train stations are West Richmond and Richmond, we are only a short walk from either station.

Parking

Parking is also available (subject to availability) at the rear of the building. This can be accessed via Verity Street from Bridge Road. There is free 2 hour parking in the surrounding back streets of Rotherwood Street and Sherwood Street. Bridge Road parking is available at a cost, please pay attention to the Clearway times.

NORTH MELBOURNE

Public Transport

Tram No 58 (North Coburg)
Tram No 59 (West Coburg)
Bus No 401,  (Airport West)

For more Public Transport information, please contact Public Transport Victoria on 1800 800 007 or visit www.ptv.vic.gov.au

Parking

We do not have parking on site, however, there is some street parking available on Courtney Street, between Wreckyn Street and Bedford Street. Metered street parking is available on Wreckyn Street and Blackwood Street. Alternatively, you can try parking at any of the nearby hospitals.


 

 
AFTER HOURS CARE

For urgent after hours care our affiliated specialists can be contacted on (03) 9421 6425 via the Cancer Specialists personalised after hours phone service. For all emergency care Epworth Richmond Emergency Department is open 24 hours.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

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APPOINTMENTS

All appointments can be arranged by calling (03) 9421 6425, Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays) between 9:00am to 5:30pm or by email.

TO CANCEL AN APPOINTMENT

Please call on (03) 9421 6425 during office hours and let us know at least 24 hours in advance so we can give that time to another patient.

We understand that your time is valuable, and we make every effort to run on time; however, emergencies occur that cause schedule delays. We apologise in advance if we keep you waiting.

When you come to your appointment remember to bring the following:

  • Medicare or DVA (veteran affairs) card
  • A referral from your General Practitioner or specialist
  • All pertinent x-ray scans, reports and test results from your General Practitioner or referring physician
  • A list of all medications that you are currently taking
  • A list of any known drug allergies and the symptoms you may have from taking these medicines
  • If you have had surgery elsewhere, please bring a copy of your operation report
Patients requiring surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy or other interventions may be managed in the following locations:


EPWORTH HEALTHCARE – RICHMOND

89 Bridge Road, Richmond VIC 3121
Phone (03) 9426 6666
Fax (03) 9427 0353
www.epworth.org.au


EPWORTH HEALTHCARE – FREEMASONS

166 Clarendon Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Phone (03) 9483 3833
Fax (03) 9419 6018
www.epworth.org.au


EPWORTH HEALTHCARE – EPWORTH FREEMASONS DAY PROCEDURE UNIT

320 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Phone (03) 9418 8178
Fax (03) 9418 8108
www.epworth.org.au


ST VINCENTS PRIVATE HOSPITAL – EAST MELBOURNE

159 Grey Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Phone (03) 9928 6555
Fax (03) 9928 6444
www.svpm.com.au


ROYAL MELBOURNE HOSPITAL

Grattan Street, Parkville VIC 3052
Phone (03) 9342 7000
Fax (03) 9342 7802
www.rmh.mh.org.au


PETER MACCALLUM CANCER CENTRE

305 Grattan Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone (03) 9656 1111
Fax (03) 9656 1400
www.petermac.org

Our Cancer Specialists are co-located with the state-of-the-art Bridge Road Imaging centre in Richmond, offering unparalleled and convenient access to all imaging modalities including CT, MRI, ultrasound and PET/CT.


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