Fertility specialist, Obstetrician, Gynaecologist
From advanced laparoscopic surgery, tailored fertility plans and IVF through to personalised antenatal care and delivery, he provide the high-level expertise patients need at each step along the way. It also means that he can offer outstanding continuity of care, allowing his patients the confidence of knowing they’ll always be looked after by the same person – from bump to bub and beyond.
Dr Russell’s training as a private obstetrician and gynaecologist began in 2004 at Box Hill Hospital. It has since taken him to many of Melbourne’s finest women’s hospitals, with his principal training being at the Mercy Hospital for Women in Heidelberg.
He currently work as a consultant at the Mercy Hospital Reproductive Biology Unit, and he is a lecturer at the University of Melbourne.
Fertility and IVF, Advanced Endoscopic Surgery, Endometriosis
Dr Vadim Mirmilstein is a consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a special interest in female and male fertility and IVF, Advanced Laparoscopic (“keyhole”) Surgery, General Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Cosmetic Vaginal Surgery.
Vadim has more than 20 years of experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. He was trained as an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne, and then completed a Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery at the Royal Women’s Hospital and training in infertility at the Melbourne IVF Reproductive Biology Unit and City Fertility Centre.
Through continuous self-education and training Dr Vadim Mirmilstein offer his patients the modern and the most appropriate treatment options. Vadim is understanding doctor who does his best to assist women and their partners to get an appropriate and individual care they need. He believes that the patients should play an active role in decision making and guarantees that you will not feel like a number
Laparoscopy, Hysteroscopy, Hysterectomy, Myomectomy, Ovarian cyst removal and Endometrial ablation
Dr Kent Kuswanto is a specialist gynaecologist specialising in women’s health issues, practising in Melbourne, Australia. Kent sees his private patients in Epworth Freemasons Private Hospital in East Melbourne. He also consults in Box Hill and Werribee.
Kent specialises in minimally invasive gynaecology surgery. This includes laparoscopic surgery and using the latest in surgical and robotics technologies – da Vinci Robotic Surgery.
Dr Kuswanto has extensive experience in treating women’s health issues and a full range of gynaecological problems including abnormal heavy or irregular periods, ovarian cysts, fibroids, adenomyosis and endometriosis, abnormal pap smears to name a few.
Maternal medical disorders, Diabetes, Hypertension, Autoimmune disorders, Cardiac disease, Multiple pregnancy, Problems in past pregnancies, Fetal problems including growth restriction, Fetal developmental abnormalities and Isoimmunisation Vaginal birth after caesearean section, Pre-pregnancy consultations
Shelley is an obstetrician and maternal fetal medicine specialist. She is accredited to deliver your baby at the Epworth Freemasons Hospital, St Vincents Maternity Hospital, France Perry House and the Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne. Shelley received her medical degree (MBBS) from Monash University in 1985 and her qualifications in obstetrics and gynaecology (RANZCOG) in 1995. In 1999, she was the first obstetrician in Victoria to qualify in maternal fetal medicine. She is also qualified in obstetric ultrasound and works in private ultrasound practice at East Melbourne Ultrasound.
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery (Keyhole Surgery), Urogyaecology, General and complex gynaecological disorders, Painful periods, Endometriosis, Infertility, Uterine fibroids, Menopause
Dr Gopalan Poovalingam has provided superior specialised gynaecology expertise to women across Melbourne for over a decade. His advanced gynaecology experience has allowed him to manage various gynaecological issues such as excessive and painful periods, endometriosis, infertility, uterine fibroids and menopause amongst others. His specialist training in urogynaecology has not only given him the skills and knowledge required to treat complex cases of vaginal prolapse, but also allowing him to draw on his extensive experience to identify, treat and manage the different subtypes of urinary incontinence in women. Dr Gopalan is a member of the Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy & Surgery society (AGES), International Urogynaecological Association (IUGA) and Urogynaecological Society of Australasia (UGSA).
Obstetrician, Gynaecologist, Normal and high risk pregnancies, Management of menstrual disorders, Surgical gynaecology, Minimally-invasive laparoscopic surgery
Samantha has over 20 years experience in women’s health. She specialises in both normal and high risk pregnancies, management of menstrual disorders, in office and surgical gynaecology and has an avid interest in minimally-invasive laparoscopic surgery. As well as being in private practice Samantha is also an educator who holds a position as Senior Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist at the Royal Women’s Hospital and at Epworth Freemasons where she is involved in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical students and midwifery students. Samantha is increasingly interested in ‘giving back’ by supporting and fundraising for colleagues who work in the third world, particularly Africa and improving education of doctors in Mongolia.
Obstetrician, Gynaecologist, MonaLisa Touch treatment, Adolescent health, Menopausal health, General gynaecological surgery, Sexual health, Colposcopy
Dr Marcia Bonazzi is a female obstetrician and gynaecologist based in Melbourne. She grew up in Brazil and completed her Bachelor of Medicine degree at PUCC in Campinas, Sao Paulo. After graduating she trained for three years in Brazil and one year in Milan, Italy as a specialist gynaecologist. Following this she undertook further training in Australia in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology, first gaining her MRANZCOG followed by her FRANZCOG in 2003. Marcia is a Fellow of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, the Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society (AGES) and the Australian Menopause Society. Marcia’s main practice is located at Level 1, 143 Victoria Parade Fitzroy where she offers obstetric care, gynaecology consultations and treatments, and MonaLisa Touch treatment. She also consults fortnightly on Tuesdays in Essendon and three times monthly on Fridays at Reservoir Private Hospital.
Management of abnormal uterine bleeding, Pelvic pain, Modern laparoscopic surgery, Endometriosis, Fibroids, Adhesions and cysts, Hysteroscopic procedures, Microwave endometrial ablation for management of dysfunctional uterine bleeding, Vaginal and vulval irritations
Dr Nicole Ong is a Melbourne Gynaecologist in private practice with consulting suites in Brighton and operating privileges at Linacre Private Hospital in Hampton, Victoria. Her major interests are the management of abnormal uterine bleeding and pelvic pain. She uses modern laparoscopic techniques for the treatment of endometriosis, fibroids, adhesions and cysts; and hysteroscopic procedures including endometrial ablation and microwave endometrial ablation for management of dysfunctional uterine bleeding. As a Gynaecologist in Melbourne Nicole also manages general gynaecological problems including vaginal and vulval irritations, cysts, lumps and bumps; polycystic ovarian syndrome, premenstrual tension, menopausal problems and any abnormal bleeding and pain.
High Risk and complicated pregnancies, Multiple pregnancies, Normal pregnancies, General Gynaecology, Abnormal pap smears and colposcopy, Diagnostic / Laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery, Management of pelvic pain, Contraception, Menopause, Menstrual dysfunction (heavy, painful or irregular periods), Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), Vulval and vaginal disorders including skin disorders
Dr Len Kliman OAM, MBBS, FRANZCOG is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist practising in Melbourne, Australia. Dr Kliman won a Commonwealth Scholarship from The University of Melbourne and graduated from there in 1977. He was a Resident Medical Officer at The Royal Melbourne Hospital for two years. He completed his Obstetric and Gynaecology training at The Royal Women’s Hospital and then spent two years at The Royal Hampshire County Hospital in the United Kingdom. In 2017 Dr Kliman received a Medal of the Order of Australia for service to medicine in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology. Dr Kliman has been a Member of the RANZCOG (Royal Australian College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology) since 1983 and a Fellow of the RACOG since 1985. He was a Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist at The Royal Women’s Hospital from 1986 – 2000. Awarded The Tracy Maud Travelling Scholarship in 1987, he worked in a number of hospitals in New York specializing in High Risk pregnancies, Chemical Dependency and HIV management in pregnancy.
Obstetrician, Gynaecologist, Low and high risk pregnancies, Pap smear, Colposcopy, Menstrual disturbance, Pelvic pain, Contraceptive, Fertility advice
Dr John How, a specialist OB, is a practising Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in Melbourne, Australia. Having graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1985, he underwent training at various hospitals in Melbourne including the Royal Women’s Hospital and Mercy Hospital for Women. He then completed two years of further training at St John’s Hospital in Essex, UK. Since 1998, Dr How has been a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. Dr How practises in the inner city of Melbourne, having consulting rooms in Spotswood (inner west, between Williamstown and Yarraville) and St Vincent’s Private Hospital.