Dr Prassannah Satasivam is a consultant urologist with a subspecialty interest in urologic oncology. He has a particular focus on the management of prostate, kidney, and bladder cancers, including minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgical techniques. His practice spans both public and private sectors across several major institutions in Victoria, Australia.
Dr Satasivam completed his medical degree and a Bachelor of Medical Science at the University of Melbourne, followed by urology training through the Victorian section of the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand. He undertook advanced fellowship training in general urology at Monash Health and a prestigious Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO) accredited fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr Satasivam holds several leadership roles including Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Melbourne, Urology Research Lead and Training Supervisor at Northern Health, and Lead Reviewer for the Cancer Council’s ‘Understanding Bladder Cancer’ guide.
He has a strong academic presence, with over 30 peer-reviewed publications and numerous conference presentations. He has received multiple research awards and maintains an active interest in surgical education, intercultural competency in healthcare, and improving regional access to cancer care. Outside of work, he enjoys yoga and various creative pursuits.
Dr Prassannah Satasivam is available for appointments in relation to independent medical examinations, workplace injuries, transport accidents, public liability matters, total permanent disability and medical negligence claims. Dr Satasivam is available for complex case discussion, file review and telemedicine assessments.
