The Two Words You Need to Look for When Searching for a Men’s Health Provider 

When seeking a men’s health provider in Australia—particularly for issues like erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease, penile implants, or male infertility—it’s crucial to ensure your specialist is properly trained and accredited.

The Two Words: FRACS (Urology)
 
The most important qualification to look for is Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons—or FRACS—in Urology. This credential signifies that the doctor is a fully qualified specialist urologist in Australia or New Zealand. It’s not a weekend course, or a marketing title—this is years of rigorous training, peer assessment, and surgical expertise.
 
To obtain FRACS (Urology), doctors must complete a competitive and intensive training program through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS), followed by further specialty training through the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand (USANZ). This ensures deep knowledge and safe surgical practice across the full range of urological conditions.
 
Why It Matters
 
Sadly, in today’s landscape, many clinics use vague terms like “men’s health expert” or “sexual health doctor” without formal urological training. These terms aren’t regulated, and many of the practitioners behind them may not be trained in surgery—or even in urology at all.
 
Only FRACS-certified urologists are recognised by the Medical Board of Australia as specialist surgeons in urology. If someone is offering you injections, implants, or surgery without this title, it’s worth asking more questions.
 
What About Andrology or Sexual Health?
 
Some FRACS urologists go on to complete additional fellowship training in andrology, microsurgery, or sexual medicine—gaining even deeper expertise in male reproductive and sexual health. But without the FRACS foundation, “fellowship” or “men’s health training” means very little.
 
How to Check Credentials
1. Search the doctor’s name on AHPRA to confirm their registered specialty.
2. Look for “FRACS (Urology)” under their qualifications.
3. Check for membership in USANZ (Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand).
 
Why This Matters for You
 
Whether you’re considering penile injections, implant surgery, or treatment for Peyronie’s disease, your provider’s qualifications directly impact your safety, results, and long-term health. Don’t settle for less than a fully trained specialist.
 
A Leader in the Field: Dr Christopher Love
 
Dr. Christopher Love is one of Australia’s most experienced and respected urological surgeons, with over 35 years of practice. He holds FRACS (Urology) and is internationally recognised for his expertise in penile implant surgery, Peyronie’s disease, and men’s sexual health. He pioneered the MINT (Minimally Invasive No Touch) penile implant technique—now used worldwide—and continues to train other urologists in advanced prosthetic surgery. Based in Melbourne, Dr Love offers care through Restore Urology at Holmesglen Private Hospital. 
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