Dr jennifer Kong
About Dr Jennifer
Kong
Perth urologist Dr Jennifer Kong
Qualifications
Dr Kong was trained here in Western Australia after having significant surgical experience in Melbourne.
Dr Jennifer Kong holds the following qualifications:
MBBS, BAO, BA, FRACS (urol)
Dr Jennifer Kong is a WA-trained urologist and a member of the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand.
She obtained her medical degree at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, and returned to Australia in 2011 having gained an insight into the Irish medical system.
After fellowship, Dr Kong did a sabbatical in Glasgow, Scotland and Birmingham, UK in functional and reconstructive urology.
Dr Kong is a trained robotic surgeon offering this minimally invasive technique in both her private and public practices.
Dr Kong has a strong interest in men’s urological health with particular interests in:
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH or enlarged prostate)
- Robotic surgery and laparoscopic surgery
- Prostate Cancer
- Post prostatectomy incontinence
- Urethral stricture disease
- Complex stone disease and management
- Bladder dysfunction and overactive bladder
Dr Kong also sees female patients and has experience with a wide range of general adult urology concerns. She has a particular focus on functional urology, helping both men and women manage bladder issues and pelvic floor dysfunction.
Choosing Dr Jennifer Kong
Why Dr Jennifer Kong
Dr Kong chose urology because it offers a unique mix of conservative and surgical measures to provide meaningful improvement in people’s quality of life.
Her training in both Australia and Ireland exposed her to a wide range of specialties and health systems. However it was the broad variety and tech- forward field of urology, along with its strong team culture and work-life balance that made her decision easy.
Dr Kong sees her work as a privilege. Every patient has a different journey, and she takes pride in offering practical, thoughtful, and respectful care.
Expertise Dr Jennifer Kong
Other experiences
Dr Kong was the WA Regional Training Supervisor for the training Board of Urology in a rewarding role as the youngest and only female surgical representative. Dr Kong believes in maintaining the highest standards when training specialists and nurtures a strong passion for training the surgeons of tomorrow.
She sat on the curriculum review committee for the Board of Urology, developing a contemporary and practical training program for training urologists.
Dr Kong strongly supports an inclusive and fair working environment in medicine. She was a prior representative for Women in Surgery on the WA Royal Australiasian College of Surgeons committee and is a mentor for the UWA surgical society mentorship program.
Private urologist Dr Jennifer Kong
About Dr Kong’s private practice
In her practice, Dr Kong strives for individualised patient centred care. She advocates for patient’s autonomy in decision making and encourages questions and open discussion regarding options and possible outcomes. Seeing her patients get better is one of the most rewarding aspects for her as a surgeon.
Dr Kong believes in empowering you and counselling you in your treatment. She wants her patients to make informed decisions and sees her role as making sure you understand the risks and benefits of whatever you choose. She believes that as the patient, you will be happy with your decision if you choose the right one for you. She will help you make that decision.
Contact
Kong Urology | Dr Jennifer Kong
Get in touch
Dr Jennifer Kong consults in
West Leederville close to SJOG Subiaco
164 Cambridge Street
WEST LEEDERVILLE WA 6007
Australia
Healthlink EDI: jennkong