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Copson, Sean

Dr Sean Copson

Specialist Gynaecologist, King Edward Memorial Hospital; Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon, AGES; Facilitator, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Dr Sean Copson is a specialist gynaecologist and AGES Accredited Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon. Dr Copson has completed a prestigious two-year AGES Fellowship in the Endoscopy Unit at King Edward Memorial Hospital. Dr Copson’s clinical interests are endometriosis, pelvic pain, menstrual disorders and complex laparoscopic surgery.

Dr Copson has a special interest in the management of endometriosis and in complex laparoscopic surgery. He also has expertise in the management of fibroids and menstrual disorders in the form of both medical management and minimally invasive surgical options.

Sean graduated Medicine from the University of Western Australia and was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. Sean completed an AGES Accredited Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery with the Endoscopy Unit at King Edward Memorial Hospital.

Dr Copson also holds a public appointment as a Specialist Gynaecologist at King Edward Memorial Hospital. Dr Copson is passionate about endometriosis research and is currently working with researchers from UWA to try and reduce delays in the diagnosis of endometriosis and develop new treatment strategies. Sean also has a special interest in surgical training and the prevention and management of surgical complications.

Dr Copson is a facilitator of a number of surgical courses including the Anatomy of Complications Workshop. He is an invited facilitator of the Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Through facilitating these courses, Dr Copson is involved in the training of the next generation of surgeons in Australia.

Dr Copson strongly believes in the holistic management of women with pelvic pain and endometriosis. He has a passion for trying to reduce the delays in women being diagnosed with endometriosis and working with them to find solutions for their pain so that they can maximise their quality of life.

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