Matthew Pugliese

Matthew Pugliese is an Adjunct Research Fellow at the UWA Medical School, Department of Surgery, contributing to clinical research in geriatrics, nephrology, and surgical outcomes. He also holds an external position as a Resident Medical Officer at Fiona Stanley Hospital.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD)

His research focuses on geriatric in-reach services, frailty assessment in nephrology, vaccine hesitancy, and postoperative complications. Key areas include clinical frailty, chronic kidney disease, and emergency surgical techniques.

Matthew's recent publications highlight cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses in nephrology, surgical imaging, and public health. Notable topics include frailty measurement, bile duct exploration, and rural health disparities in vaccine acceptance.

Current affiliations include the University of Western Australia and Fiona Stanley Hospital, with clinical expertise spanning geriatrics, surgery, and epidemiology.