Biography
Dr Kendrick Koo believes in providing thoughtful, evidence-based care tailored to each person’s individual needs and priorities. He values clear, open communication and works collaboratively with patients, their families and multidisciplinary care teams throughout treatment. His approach brings together clinical expertise and research-informed practice, with a focus on helping patients feel informed, supported and confident in their care decisions.
Dr Kendrick Koo is a radiation oncologist at Icon Cancer Centre Mulgrave, Holmesglen, Richmond and Freemasons. Dr Koo completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at the University of Melbourne in 2010, including a Bachelor of Medical Science by thesis in functional neuroimaging. He subsequently completed a Postgraduate Diploma of Surgical Anatomy, receiving a Certificate of Merit for outstanding performance in head and neck anatomy. In 2019, he was awarded a PhD from the University of Melbourne for his research into the genomics of oral cavity and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. He attained Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists in 2023.
Before specialising in radiation oncology, Dr Koo gained clinical experience as a registrar in otorhinolaryngology (ENT), general surgery, and urology. He undertook specialist radiation oncology training through the Victorian and Tasmanian Radiation Oncology Training Network, with appointments at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Alfred Hospital and Launceston General Hospital. This included a year as Senior Registrar at Alfred Hospital.
Alongside his clinical work, Dr Koo continues clinical and translational research through multiple institutions. His academic experience includes university and hospital research appointments, journal editorial work, peer review of research grants and anatomy teaching. His published research spans head and neck, kidney, lung and prostate cancers and stereotactic radiation therapy, and he has a particular research interest in cancer genomics and molecular biology.
Dr Koo brings this broad clinical and academic experience to his practice, supporting patients with clear information and an individualised approach to radiation therapy.