Oh, that's a good point. I was thinking about it though, and, frankly, I'm not sure that I care. It's a solid argument, but if he's the best choice for an individual, I could care less about what he has (or has not) published. That's just my thought process; I'm in NO way saying I'm right!
There's something that intrigues me about his work, but I can't really pin point what. For me, it's kind of like how I feel about Joseph, in Florida. They've both peaked my interest. I live in the US, and I'm actually considering Coceancig. (I acknowledge the potential of a complete s**t show that can occur when working with a surgeon half a world away.)
It was just a thought for people already considering Australia.