Dr Akbar Ashrafi
Urological and Robotic Surgeon
BHB, MB ChB, FRACS (Urol.)
Dr Akbar Ashrafi is an internationally recognised dual Australian and United States-trained urological surgeon. He specialises in managing general adult urological conditions and is a fellowship-trained sub-specialist in minimally invasive surgery and advanced robotic surgery.
Values
Dr Ashrafi is passionate about providing the best possible evidence-based and patient-centred care throughout the healthcare journey. Dr Ashrafi believes that every patient is unique and deserves an individualised treatment plan. His patients are central to the decision-making process in determining the best treatment plan. Once an informed treatment decision is made, Dr Ashrafi is committed to delivering the treatment plan with the utmost care, precision, and technical expertise.
Qualifications and Training
After graduating from Auckland Medical School with the Senior Scholar Award, Dr Ashrafi completed his Internship and Basic Surgical Training at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. He was nominated for Victorian Junior Doctor of the Year and became a national finalist for the Rhodes Scholarship to pursue higher study at the University of Oxford. He then completed six years of Advanced Surgical Training in Urological Surgery and graduated as a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS).
Dr Ashrafi's commitment to delivering world-class cutting-edge care to his patients led him to pursue further fellowship training and sub-specialty expertise. He completed a 12-month Australian Fellowship at St George Hospital in Sydney. He then passed four exams for the United States Medical Licensing Exams and gained ECFMG certification, enabling him to practice as a Urologist in the US. He was selected from a global pool of applicants for a Fellowship in Advanced Robotic Surgery and Urologic Oncology at the world-famous University of Southern California (USC) Institute of Urology in Los Angeles. Dr Ashrafi completed an additional three years of subspecialty training, during which time he worked alongside and was mentored by world-renowned leaders in robotic surgery and urologic oncology, including the distinguished innovator and pioneer in the field, Dr Inderbir Gill. While at USC, Dr Ashrafi served as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Urology. Dr Ashrafi was the recipient of the major Australasian Urological Foundation Scholarship for his Fellowship at USC.
Dr Ashrafi is the only urologist in South Australia with 3 years of overseas subspecialty fellowship experience. He is the only USC fellowship-trained urologist and the only United States-trained robotic surgeon in South Australia.
Specialist Services
Dr Ashrafi manages a wide range of adult urological conditions including elevated PSA, benign prostate enlargement, kidney stones, haematuria (blood in the urine), and kidney lesions. He has a sub-specialty clinical interest in the management of prostate, bladder, kidney, and testicular cancers. Dr Ashrafi’s subspecialty training in robotic surgery allows him to perform complex operations through small incisions with the use of a sophisticated robotic-assisted system, resulting in less post-operative pain, shorter hospital stays, faster recovery times, and earlier return to daily activities.
Education and Research
Education and research are key components of Dr Ashrafi's practice. Dr Ashrafi has over 50 peer-reviewed journal publications and over 150 conference presentations and abstract publications. His research has been presented at international conferences around the world, including the North American Robotic Urology Symposium, Society of Urologic Oncology, American Urological Association, European Association of Urology, World Congress of Endourology, and Société Internationale d'Urologie meetings. He has contributed to book chapters on the latest robotic surgery and urologic cancer management techniques. He serves as a reviewer for several journals and holds the honorary academic title of Clinical Senior Lecturer with the School of Medicine at The University of Adelaide and Flinders University. A summary listing of Dr Ashrafi’s publications can be found here. He is dedicated to educating and training medical students, junior doctors, nursing staff, and future generations of urological surgeons. He is the supervisor of Intern, RMO and registrar training at the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network. Dr Ashrafi is the recipient of numerous research grants, scholarships and awards for his dedication to teaching and academia.
Affiliations and Memberships
Dr Ashrafi is a member of multiple professional societies and organizations including:
Other Interests
Outside of work, Dr Ashrafi enjoys spending time with his family and pursuing his interests which include soccer and travel.
Contact Us
Phone: (08) 8119 0961
Email: admin@adelaideurologycare.com
“Each patient is unique. My goal is to understand you and your condition, and partner with you to deliver a personalised treatment plan with utmost care, precision, and expertise.”
DR AKBAR ASHRAFI
ADELAIDE UROLOGIST AND ROBOTIC SURGEON