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Gynaecology

Care and support for women’s reproductive health across all life stages

What we do

Gynaecology is focused on the female reproductive system's health, including the uterus, ovaries, and vagina, treating conditions and providing preventive care.

Our caring team provides comprehensive women's gynaecological health care in a comfortable, supportive environment. We offer expert diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of gynaecological conditions, from routine check-ups to specialised procedures.

Whether you're dealing with menstrual concerns, pelvic pain, or require surgical care, we're here to help. Our experienced professionals are committed to providing personalised, respectful care tailored to your individual needs throughout every stage of your life.

Who we care for 

We care for and treat people with:

  • Contraception
  • Dysplasia/abnormal cervical screening test
  • Endometriosis
  • Ovarian and other adnexal pathology
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse
  • Persistent or unexplained intermenstrual bleeding
  • Persistent pelvic pain
  • Persistent, heavy menstrual bleeding
  • Post-coital bleeding
  • Post-menopausal bleeding
  • Pregnancy choices
  • Urinary Incontinence

Exclusions  

The following conditions/procedures are not routinely seen at Bayside Health Wonthaggi & Phillip Island:

  • Reversal of Tubal Ligation
  • Second Trimester Termination
  • IVF
  • Gynaecological Cancers

How to access this service

Referral to this service can be made by your general practitioner (GP), another medical specialist or a healthcare professional, as well as hospital-based staff in the emergency department, inpatient wards and other areas of the hospital.

Referrals can be made via the telephone, email, fax or post as follows.

Phone: (03) 5671 3175
Email: access@basscoasthealth.org.au
Fax: (03) 9102 5307
Address: Access Team, P.O. Box 120, Wonthaggi, Vic, 3995

We will contact you within clinically recommended timeframes. If there’s no waiting list, you’ll receive an appointment booking letter or we’ll call to arrange a convenient time.

Clinically recommended guidance and resources for Health Professionals in the Gippsland region are available through Gippsland Pathways.

What to bring

Every time you come:

  • Medicare card
  • Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
  • Private health insurance card (if applicable/if you want to use it)
  • Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
  • Previous X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports
  • Medicines you need to take while you are here
  • List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you have bought without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins
  • Glasses, hearing aid(s) and/or walking frame if needed

For a clinic appointment:

  • Your appointment letter
  • Any special items listed on your letter
  • TAC or WorkCover claim number (if relevant)

Bringing these items helps us give you the best care possible and ensures your visit goes smoothly.

Clinic consultants

  • Dr Carmen Brown - Clinical Director of Women’s Services
  • Dr Sarah Beck - Obstetrician
  • Prof Sonia Grover - Gynaecologist
  • Dr Jessica Holden - Gynaecologist
  • Dr Iruka Kumarage - Gynaecologist
  • Dr Yasir Ramahi - Gynaecologist
  • Dr Carolyn Wilde - Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Wonthaggi Hospital
Address

235 Graham St
Wonthaggi VIC 3995

Phillip Island Community Hospital
Address

50 – 56 Church St
Cowes VIC VIC 3922

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