Urology
Subspeciality
Incontinence, Uro-oncology
Areas of Interest
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), Complex stone surgery, Erectile dysfunction, Laparoscopic surgery, Laser and Lithotripsy, Laser surgery for BPH including Greenlight and HOLEP, Robotic urology, Stone disease, Vasectomy reversal
Mr. James Sewell is a specialist Urological Surgeon. He is committed to providing the highest quality care to his patients through an empathetic approach, using the latest scientific research and surgical techniques. He enjoys taking the time to explain conditions and surgeries to patients and their families in a way that is comprehensive but easy to understand.
James holds public appointments as the Clinical Lead for Endourology (minimally invasive urological surgery for stones and cancer) at Monash Health in Berwick, Moorabbin, and Clayton, and is a Consultant Urologist at Peninsula Health in Frankston, and at Barwon Health in Geelong. He is an Adjunct Lecturer at Monash University.
James trained in the advanced use of the surgical robot for minimally-invasive surgical management of urological conditions over two years at Barwon Health, as well as undertaking further training in laparoscopic and robotic surgery in Strasbourg, France.
James has published widely in the scientific literature, and has ongoing research interests in urological cancers and stone disease. He has presented his work locally and internationally. He teaches courses for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, and is a valued mentor to junior surgical doctors. He passes on his knowledge and experience to the next generation of urologists through his activities training urology registrars.
Outside of work, James enjoys spending time with his wife and twin boys, and is an avid tennis player and bushwalker.
Appointments at
Consulting Location
Epworth Eastern - East Wing Tower
Consulting Location
Sewell Urology
Consulting Location
Sewell Urology
Epworth locations
Qualifications
- MBBS, University of Melbourne
- FRACS (Urol), Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS)
- Urological cancers
Education and Training
- Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
- Adjunct Lecturer at Monash University
Research
- Endourology
- Stone disease
Professional Associations
- Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand
Public Appointments
- Monash Medical Centre (Clayton Campus) and Monash Children’s Hospital
- Monash Medical Centre (Moorabbin Campus)
- Frankston Hospital
Clinical institutes
- Urology and Vascular Clinical Institute
- Cancer Services Clinical Institute
