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Geoffrey Kohn is an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor at Eastern Health Clinical School, Monash University, and a practicing Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Melbourne. He operates at Cabrini Hospital, Knox Private Hospital, and Eastern Health, and serves as director of the MUGISG oesophageal physiology laboratory. He completed his medical degree and surgical qualifications at Monash University and advanced fellowships in the United States at the University of North Carolina and the University of Southern California.
- Academic Affiliation: Monash University, Eastern Health Clinical School
- Clinical Practice: Cabrini Hospital, Knox Private Hospital, Eastern Health
- Leadership: Director, MUGISG Oesophageal Physiology Laboratory
- External Roles: Former President of ANMA (2018–2020), Guideline Committee Co-chair at SAGES
Dr. Kohn’s research and clinical interests focus on advanced management of upper gastrointestinal diseases, with a strong emphasis on minimally-invasive and endoscopic techniques. His key areas include:
- Cancers of the oesophagus and stomach
- Diagnosis and treatment of oesophageal motility disorders (e.g., achalasia via POEM)
- Management of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
- Hiatal hernia repair
- Bariatric surgery (sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass)
- Gastroparesis treatment (G-POEM)
His recent publications reflect a strong trend in evidence-based medicine, particularly in the development of international clinical guidelines and meta-analyses for GERD and hiatal hernia. These works, often published in high-impact surgical journals like Surgical Endoscopy, emphasize consensus-driven, multidisciplinary approaches to complex foregut conditions.
Scientific awards and recognitions include:
- SAGES Best Fellow's Research Paper (2009)
- D.S. Rosengarten Surgical Trainee Research Prize (2001)
- Robert Power Scholarship in Surgery (1997)
- Box Hill Hospital Prize in Medicine (1997)
- Australian Orthopaedic Association Prize (1997)
Dr. Kohn is actively involved in academic and professional service, including editorial responsibilities, guideline development, and supervision. He has contributed to national and international conferences as an invited speaker and session chair. While no formal PhD students are listed, his non-HDR supervisions and thesis examination roles indicate mentoring activity. His leadership in professional societies and guideline committees underscores his influence in shaping clinical practice in gastrointestinal surgery.
He leads the MUGISG oesophageal physiology laboratory, which conducts advanced diagnostics such as high-resolution manometry and pH/impedance studies, supporting both clinical care and research in motility disorders.
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