David Cook

David Cook graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1980 with a MBBS and was awarded FRACS(urol) in 1990. Fellowships in urologic oncology were then undertaken at The Royal Marsden Hospital and The Hammersmith Hospital, London, before returning to take up a post in Ballarat in 1992. He has a broad interest in urology, sub-specialising in prostate cancer, brachytherapy, stone disease, and vasectomy reversal. As well as practising in Ballarat, David also visits Melton/Bacchus Marsh on a weekly basis. 

Lachlan Dodds

Lachlan Dodds has been practising urology in Ballarat for almost 20 years. He has a broad experience in treating urological cancers with particular reference to prostate, kidney and bladder cancer and has skills in laparoscopy. He has a sub-specialty interest in paediatric urology and brachytherapy. Lachlan has been Chair of the Medical Advisory Committee at St John of God Hospital since 2010, is Head of the Urology Unit at Ballarat Health Services and has held leadership roles in the Urological Society for more than five years. 

Rob Forsyth

Rob joined Ballarat Urology in 2008, having undertaken further training in the UK and USA in laparoscopic surgery, reconstructive/urethral surgery, and prosthetic surgery for incontinence and erectile dysfunction. He has broad experience in general urology and the treatment of kidney, bladder and prostate cancer, as well as voiding and sexual dysfunction. Rob is currently Chair of Urological Training for Victoria and Tasmania. He also provides urology services to Castlemaine and Maryborough fortnightly.

Lydia Johns Putra

​Lydia has an interest in female urology, particularly urinary incontinence, over-active bladder and painful bladder syndrome. In addition, she sees patients with prostate, bladder and kidney problems such as cancer, infection or stones. Following completion of general urology training, she did a fellowship in Neurourology and Continence, and further training in Oxford, UK. Lydia is Deputy Chairperson of the Victorian Regional Training Committee for the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand. She operates and consults in Ararat on a regular basis.  

Richard McMullin

Richard McMullin graduated in Medicine from Melbourne University in 1983 and has practised at Ballarat Urology since 1993. He practices in all areas of General Urology with particular interest in andrology, paediatric urology and the management of urological malignancies. Richard has been working as an examiner in Urology for over five years. He visits Horsham on a fortnightly basis, providing a consulting and operative service.