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Meet Dr David Sofield

Dr David Sofield is a reconstructive urological surgeon with fellowship training and  25 years experience in genital reconstruction, having received training in Western Australia, the UK, USA and India. He has also spent time working with experts in the field of gender affirmation surgery in Australia and France.

He also has experience in managing postoperative complications for patients who have had reconstructions done elsewhere, including correction of urethral stricture, vaginal stenosis and cosmetic issues including wound problems and granulation tissue.

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Dr David Sofield

Meet Jemma Sterrett

Jemma is a Registered Nurse with over 30 years of clinical experience, predominantly within surgical nursing. Throughout her career, she has worked across a broad range of surgical specialties, developing extensive expertise in perioperative care, patient advocacy and recovery support.

She has a strong professional interest in trans health and is particularly committed to providing inclusive, informed pre and post operative education to support optimal patient outcomes. With more than 10 years experience in clinical education roles, Jemma brings a depth of knowledge in teaching, mentoring and translating evidence-based practice into meaningful, patient-focused care.

Jemma is passionate about supporting patients through their surgical journey, with a focus on enhancing recovery and quality of life.

Meet Louise Hug

Louise Hug is an APA Titled Pelvic Health Physiotherapist with over a decade of experience. She works closely with reconstructive urologist David Sofield and surgical nurse Jemma Sterrett, providing structured pelvic rehabilitation after surgery. Louise supports patients through vaginoplasty recovery, guiding dilation therapy to build confidence, comfort, and safe technique while promoting long-term tissue health.

After starting in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, she specialised in pelvic health, gaining extensive experience in complex urological, bowel, and gynaecological conditions with a focus on surgical rehabilitation. In 2024, she established Hug Pelvic Physio at Perth Reconstructive Urology in Palmyra, offering integrated care for gender-affirming surgery, prostate cancer treatment, pelvic pain, urinary disorders, and antenatal or postpartum recovery.

Louise also founded The Pelvic Health Store, providing physiotherapy-recommended products and resources. Her approach is holistic and patient-centred, combining education, empathy, and collaboration with surgical teams to optimise recovery and empower every patient.

Our Team

Dr David Sofield. FRACS FRCSE  Reconstructive and Robotic  Urological Surgeon (he/him)

Jemma Sterrett CN practice nurse (she/her)

Louise Hug, Specialist Pelvic Physiotherapist (she/her)

Denielle Zhenaid and Georgie : Our dedicated reception team  (she/her)

Our Commitment to Your Care

Rest assured, you will be treated with respect and compassion at all times. Our overriding concern is to ensure that you are as well-informed as possible in making what can be difficult choices about whether surgery is suited for your individual circumstances, and if so, what type of surgery is best.

We encourage you to ask as many questions as possible, take your time in making these important decisions, and have as many reviews with Dr Sofield, Jemma Sterret and Louise Hug pre-operatively as necessary to ensure you have the best possible understanding of the procedure, potential risks and benefits, and the requirements during the recovery process.

After surgery, both in hospital and at home after discharge, we will always have a member of our team available to assist if you have questions or concerns. In an emergency Dr Sofield can be contacted 24/7 via the hospital where you have your procedure.

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