Gynaecology Outpatient Clinic

The Sutherland Hospital Gynaecology clinic is known for exceptional gynaecology services.

Our specialist team consists of highly experienced, multi-skilled and dedicated surgeons.

Together, they offer women a range of gynaecological treatment and surgical options:

  • Abnormal bleeding (heavy/irregular bleeding/fibroids/laparoscopic (keyhole) myomectomy, hysterectomy)
  • Colposcopy - abnormal cervical screening (Pap smear)
  • Contraception (including intrauterine device insertion/removal)
  • Incontinence (leaking urine)
  • Menopause symptoms 
  • Ovarian cyst 
  • Pelvic pain 
  • Prolapse

 

Referral Template

Specialist

Specialty

Dr Amani Harris  General Gynaecology, Endometriosis
Dr John Breen  Gynaecology, Colposcopy
Dr Chandra Krishnan General Gynaecology
Dr Dean Conrad General Gynaecology, Pelvic Floor

Day 

Time 

Every 2nd Monday  13.30-16.00
Every 2nd Thursday  14.00-16.00
Every 2nd Friday  9.40-12.00

Clinic day allocation is based on clinical presentation.

Patients greater than age 16*

*Unless previously specified by Sutherland Gynaecology Team 

The process for referring a patient is: 

  1. GP/referrer to send through referral (email preferred to expedite referral) 
  2. The referral will be checked to ensure it is valid, if not extra information will be sourced from the referrer;
  3. If valid the referral will be triaged by clinic doctor;
  4. Appointment made as per doctor’s recommendation; Clinic day allocation based on clinical presentation 
  5. Patient notified by confirmation letter as well as a text/call 1 week prior to appointment.

PLEASE NOTE: A decision tree will be available on the website to explain the process to GPs and patients.

A valid referral requires:

  1. Written by a medical practitioner in a private practice or an SMO;
  2. Written to a named Doctor within the clinic;
  3. Signed and dated by referring practitioner and include their Provider Number and place of practice;
  4. Include length of referral, unless it is a 12 month referral;
  5. Patient to have signed financial consent form.

Yes. All referrals are prioritised and allocated according to criteria.

If you hold a valid Medicare card the visit is Bulk Billed.

If you do not hold a Medicare card a fee will be charged on arrival, please contact the clinic for further information.