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Professor David Watson is a leading academic and clinician at Flinders University, serving as Head of the University Department of Surgery at Flinders Medical Centre since 2002. His work bridges clinical practice in upper gastrointestinal and oesophageal surgery with groundbreaking research in laparoscopic/endoscopic techniques and randomized clinical trials.
- Qualifications: MBBS, MD, PhD, FRACS (General Surgery), FRCSEd (hon), FAHMS
His research focuses on surgical innovations for gastro-oesophageal reflux, oesophageal cancer, and motility disorders, supported by 19 major grants from NHMRC, MRFF, and NIH since 1997. He has authored over 450 peer-reviewed papers and book chapters.
Professor Watson holds significant professional roles, including Foundation President of the Australia & New Zealand Gastric & Oesophageal Surgery Association (ANZGOSA), President of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus (ISDE), and senior editorial roles for journals like the ANZ Journal of Surgery and World Journal of Surgery.
- Scientific Awards: John Mitchell Crouch Fellowship, British Journal of Surgery Lecturer, James IV Traveling Fellowship, Chinese Anti-Cancer Association Science and Technology Award, and multiple honorary professorships and memberships.
As a media expert, he specializes in Barrett's oesophagus, gastric cancer, and oesophageal cancer. Contact details include david.watson@flinders.edu.au and Flinders Medical Centre address (GPO Box 2100, Adelaide, SA 5001).
