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Dr Karen McKertich

Urologie Melbourne

Dr Karen McKertich

8 jaar ervaring

7,353+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Karen McKertich at a glance

Dr Karen McKertich is an Urologie practitioner based in Melbourne, Australië, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2014). Serves patients in Melbourne, Australië and the surrounding area.

Over

Dr Karen McKertich specialises in urology and consults at the Australian Urology Associates in Malvern and the Cabrini Hospital in Malvern and Brighton. Her public appointment is at the Alfred Hospital and she also runs the Bayside Urology Continence Clinic at Caulfield Hospital. Dr McKertich treats all areas of general urology with specialisation in the following conditions:

Stress urinary incontinence in men and women
Urge urinary incontinence and overactive bladder in men and women
Neurological conditions affecting the urinary tract e.g. related to spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis
Female urology including prolapse

Dr McKertich offers a comprehensive assessment including evaluation with fluoroscopic urodynamics. She is dedicated to improving the quality of life for those affected by urological conditions and focuses on non-surgical treatments and minimally invasive surgical procedures such as slings, botulinum toxin, and interstim neuromodulation. Dr McKertich graduated top of her class in 1991 from the University of Melbourne Medical School and completed her postgraduate training in female urology, neuro-urology, and voiding abnormalities, obtaining her fellowship in urological surgery from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) in 2000. She then further specialised in female urology, neurourology and urodynamics, prolapse and incontinence surgery.

Dr McKertich has a passion for teaching and lectures at undergraduate and postgraduate level. She is also involved in clinical research into incontinence.

Dr McKertich is a member of the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand (USANZ) and is currently the chair of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Urological Surgeons (ANZAUS).

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Karen McKertich

Opleiding & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Melbourne (AU)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Urologie
    UAB Barcelona, Melbourne (AU)
  3. 2018–2019 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Urologie

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-49223 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Urologie
#EB-928E3902 · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 1,706
Annual physical exam 99395 2,068
Vaccination administration 90471 388
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,995

Diensten & prijzen

DienstDuurModaliteitPrijs
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 120 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

Karen McKertich
HEADSHOT
Karen McKertich in consultation
IN OFFICE
Karen McKertich with the team
WITH TEAM
Karen McKertich at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 130s
Meet Karen McKertich

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 14 · i10: 6

  1. European registry analysis of Urologie outcomes
    Karen McKertich, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5839/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30829580 · geciteerd door 162
  2. Outcomes of Urologie in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Karen McKertich, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4453/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36914332 · geciteerd door 160
  3. European registry analysis of Urologie outcomes
    Karen McKertich, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9347/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 36260619 · geciteerd door 54
  4. Outcomes of Urologie in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Karen McKertich, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.2714/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 36998308 · geciteerd door 164

Uitgenodigde lezingen

  • Practical updates in Urologie European Annual Congress (Urologie) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Urologie National Society Meeting · Melbourne · 2023 · oral abstract

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 Top-rated Urologie — Melbourne · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Lidmaatschappen

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2019
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2019

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to Urologie
  • Awareness When should you see a urologie?

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · karen.mckertich@euroclinics.example

Locatie

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Karen McKertich's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Karen McKertich treats, with the size of the national pool of Australië doctors offering the same care.

Urologie

Kidney, bladder and prostate conditions including stones, incontinence, prostate cancer and male fertility.

Dr Karen McKertich is one of 386 urologie doctors indexed in Australië. Browse urologie doctors in Australië →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Melbourne matters

Medical practice in Australië is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Australië medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Melbourne carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Karen McKertich specialise in?

    Karen McKertich specialises in Urologie in Melbourne, AU.

  • What conditions does Karen McKertich treat?

    Karen McKertich treats conditions within Urologie. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Karen McKertich practise?

    Karen McKertich practises in Melbourne, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Karen McKertich speak?

    Karen McKertich speaks English.

  • How do I book an appointment with Karen McKertich?

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