Mr. Stephen Lindsay is a Urological Surgeon in Bendigo, Australia.
Mr. Stephen Lindsay was born and brought up in Warrnambool, Victoria. His dad was a Chemist and mum was a nurse. He moved to Melbourne in 1982 to attend Medical school at Monash University, graduating in 1987.
Surgical training
After residencies at Prince Henry’s, Royal Melbourne Hospital and Monash Medical Centre, he was accepted into the Advanced Urology Training Program in Victoria in 1993. He worked in Urology training positions at Geelong, Ballarat, Royal Melbourne and St Vincent’s Hospitals. Stephen then went on to work at Royal Gwent Hospital in Wales, UK doing clinical research into Urological oncology and Prostate Cancer screening. He gained his Fellowship of the Australasian College of Surgeons (Urology) in 1998.
Urology in Bendigo
Stephen moved to Bendigo in 1998 with his wife and three children. He joined Mr Michael McClatchey to provide Urology services at Bendigo Base Hospital. He worked at Bendigo Hospital as a Urology consultant for 10 years, including 5 years as Chair of the Senior Medical Staff.
Bendigo Urology is a private Specialist Urology practice which he started in 1998. It was located at St John of God Hospital from 1998-2008 and on Level 1 at Bendigo Day Surgery from 2008 to present. We have provided visiting consulting and surgical services to Kerang since 1998-present, Echuca (1998-2008), Kyabram (1999-2022) and Shepparton (1999-2002). He also operates at Epworth Freemasons (2018-present).
In 2008 he was one of a group of local Specialists who started Bendigo Day Surgery. BDS is now owned by the CURA group, and we do nearly 5000 operations a year. He has been involved in Clinical Governance as part of the Medical Advisory Committee since opening in 2008, and was Chair from 2016 to June 2026.
In 2012 he convened the highly successful Victorian State Meeting of the Urology Society of Australia and New Zealand, attracting over 100 Urologists and Urology Trainees, Urology Nurses and other delegates to Bendigo from Australia and internationally.
Medical Education
Mr Stephen Lindsay has been actively involved in teaching Medical students since 1990. In 2002 he was part of the initial Planning and Steering Groups that started the Monash Rural Health Medical School in Bendigo.
His Academic and teaching appointments include:
- Anatomy Demonstrator, Monash University 1990
- Clinical Supervisor, Monash Clinical School at Prince Henry’s and Monash Medical Centre 1990/91
- Senior Lecturer in Anatomy and Surgery, Stanford University Palo Alto, USA 1991
- Senior Lecturer/Clinical Tutor, Monash Rural Health 2002 – present
- Academic Lead, Foundation Clinical Year, Monash Rural Health coordinating the blended teaching program for Year 3B Medical Students from Monash University and MD2 students from the University of Melbourne 2016-2024
He is still teaching (and learning from) the newest cohort of Medical students in Bendigo and trying to inspire them to work as doctors in rural and regional Australia!
Men’s Health Promotion
Mr Stephen Lindsay has been involved in the Men’s Health movement as a supporter and speaker.
He has been speaking at Men’s Health nights, Prostate cancer support groups and the Bendigo’s Big Blokes Lunch, GP Education and Nursing and Allied Health professional Education for nearly 30 years. He teaches Medical Students about Men’s Health as a Clinical Tutor at Monash Rural Health Bendigo.
He has a passion to deliver high quality education to men of all ages in Bendigo and the surrounding area.
About Brittany
Brittany has been a part of the Bendigo Urology team for 14 years. Throughout her time, she has worked as a receptionist at our clinic, whilst undertaking her Bachelor of Nursing Degree at Australian Catholic University. Brittany now works part time in our clinic as a Receptionist and Practice Nurse. Brittany also works as a Registered Nurse and Hospital Co-Ordinator at St John of God Bendigo.
Brittany is married and has two young children. In her spare time Brittany enjoys caravanning with her young family and landscaping.
About Jessica
Jessica joined Bendigo Urology in 2022 as one of our receptionists, she is often one of the first friendly faces patients see, welcoming them to the practice and ensuring they feel supported throughout their visit. Jessica is also currently studying for her Diploma of Practice Management, further developing her skills and knowledge within the healthcare industry.
Outside of work, Jessica enjoys spending time with her husband, their two children, and their much-loved fur-baby, Frankie. Whether she’s cheering on her daughter at hockey, helping her son discover new fishing spots, or exploring the region with her husband.