Andrew Korda Explained

Andrew Robert Korda AM
Nationality:Australian
Occupation:Medical Doctor, Surgeon, Gynecologist
Years Active:1967-present
Known For:Pelvic floor dysfunction research

Professor Andrew Robert Korda AM (MA, MBBS, FRCOG, FRANZCOG, FACLM) is an Australian medical specialist obstetrician and gynecologist. He is a subspecialist in urogynaecology and in 2011 became a Member of the Order of Australia for his outstanding contributions to medicine.[1]

Early life

Andrew Robert Korda was born to parents Tibor and Tereze Korda, who immigrated to Australia from Hungary in 1957. He attended Randwick Boys High School from 1957 - 1959 where he is listed as a notable alumnus.

Career

Following graduation in Medicine (MBBS) from the University of Sydney,[2] Professor Korda did his specialist training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney, with further training in Oxford, United Kingdom and New York City. During his career as a specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, he has held positions as Senior Surgeon, Chairman, Senior Gynaecological Reviewer for Sentinel and Critical Events, Head of Department and Consultant Emeritus at leading hospitals, as well as treating patients in his own private practice and being an expert witness.[3] He has also held senior research and teaching positions at universities and hospitals in several countries, including the position of Chief Examiner in Urogynaecology of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Foundation Professor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Western Sydney University and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.[4]

After studying at the Beth Israel Medical Center Urodynamic Unit, Professor Korda approached the administration at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and received funding to set up a urodynamic unit, which he co-ordinated with the Departments of Urology and Radiology. This was the first urodynamic Unit set up outside Richard Millard's unit, operating from the X-ray department of what was then King George V Memorial Hospital.

As part of the Urodynamic Unit at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in 1981, he became an accredited subspecialist in pelvic floor muscle disorder and reconstructive pelvic surgery in 1989. By recognising the prevalence of bladder and pelvic floor issues amongst women, and the importance of treatment based on specific and accurate diagnosis, Korda became a founding partner of the Sydney Urodynamic Centre in 1980.[5]

He has received master's degrees in both art and health law from the University of Sydney and is currently a guest speaker,[6] Consultant Emeritus at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Trustee of the Australian Bladder Foundation and Conjoint Professor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Western Sydney University.[7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12]

Awards

Personal life

Professor Korda has an interest in classical music and is a patron of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.[13] He is also a collector of Australian, South East Asian and Aboriginal art.

Selected publications

Professor Korda has contributed substantially to education and training and is the author of 104 original articles[14]

Some examples are listed below:

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Academics in the Australia Day 2011 honours list. The Australian. 2 March 2015.
  2. Web site: KORDA ANDREW ROBERT. Alumni. The University of Sydney. 2 March 2015.
  3. Web site: DANKS. KATHERINE. Surgeon's fatal error inquest evidence. The Daily Telegraph. 2 March 2015.
  4. Web site: Public Register of Fellows and Members . https://www.webarchive.org.uk/wayback/archive/20150122034426/https://www.rcog.org.uk/globalassets/documents/patients/public-registers/public-register-december-1.pdf . dead . 22 January 2015 . Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists . RCOG . 2 March 2015 .
  5. Web site: Jenkins. Rebecca. Incontinence: young women leak too. Abc.net.au. 2 March 2015.
  6. Web site: GAILMC 15 - PAPERS - Andrew Korda. lmconference.com.au. 2015-10-23. https://web.archive.org/web/20151117033236/http://www.lmconference.com.au/papers/2015/korda.html. 2015-11-17. dead.
  7. Web site: Professor Andrew Korda. Staff Profiles. University of Western Sydney. 2 March 2015.
  8. Web site: Round two: the fight over how to treat female pelvic prolapse continues. Financial Review. 2 June 2015 .
  9. http://m.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/concerns-about-obese-women-getting-ivf-despite-health-risks-for-mums-and-bubs/story-fni0cx12-1227634330568
  10. Web site: The medical device implanted into hundreds of women which is now no longer legal to use. Matt. Wordsworth. 19 May 2016. 19 November 2021. Abc.net.au.
  11. Web site: Women left in chronic pain after having now-banned TFS device implanted. 19 May 2016. 19 November 2021. Abc.net.au.
  12. News: Should women need to 'consent' to a natural birth?. Caroline. Zielinski. 15 June 2019. The Sydney Morning Herald. 19 November 2021.
  13. Web site: Our Patrons. Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Sydney Symphony Orchestra. 2 March 2015. 24 February 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150224133315/http://www.sydneysymphony.com/support-us/how-individuals-can-help/why-donate/our-patrons.aspx. dead.
  14. Web site: Sydney Urodynamic Centres publications, reports, thesis, articles. urodynamic.com.au.

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