Gynaecology Services

Overview

What we do

Across the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District we provide maternity, women's health and gynaecological care across two sites; Wollongong and Shoalhaven Hospitals. Our services are all accredited by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS)

We are dedicated to providing the highest standard of specialist health care in a supportive environment.

Our highly experienced obstetric and gynaecology teams care for women with a wide range of gynaecological conditions and obstetric related concerns.

These conditions may relate to:

  • Prenatal Diagnosis Clinic and genetic counselling
  • Abnormal menstrual bleeding 
  • Painful Periods and endometriosis
  • Ovarian Cysts 
  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome 
  • Fibroids 
  • Pelvic organ prolapse and Incontinence 
  • Postnatal clinics (after birth)
  • Obstetric and Anal Sphincter (OASIS) Clinic 
  • Early Pregnancy and Loss (EPAS) service (Wollongong)
  • Contraceptive advice
  • Cervical screening and Colposcopy
  • Pelvic pain and Infertility consultation
  • Menopause
  • Other women's health concerns

 

How to access this service:

Wollongong Hospital

Your GP will send your referral and test results to the clinic via fax 4222 5698

Referrals are added to a ‘wait list’ depending on urgency, this may take 4 weeks to 6 months

You will receive a text from the clinic, please ring the clinic on Ph. 4222 5417 if you do not receive this text message

Shoalhaven Hospital

Your GP will send your referral and test results to the clinic via fax 4429 1607 

Referrals are added to a ‘wait list’ depending on urgency, this may take 4 weeks to 6 months

You will receive a text from the clinic, please ring the clinic on Ph. 4423 9292 if you do not receive this text message

This phone number is only answered on Monday and Thursday. Please leave a message.

What to bring

Your GP referral and copies of any tests, e.g. blood tests, ultrasounds or other investigations

Telehealth services

Some of our consultations may be over the phone, we will talk to you about these options.

Handouts and Information

You might find RANZCOG handouts helpful for more information regarding procedures, please click here.

 

Our Doctors

Click here to find out more about our specialist obstetrician and gynaecologist doctors

 

Need an Interpreter? Professional interpreters are available if you need help to communicate with staff. Our staff can also ask for an interpreter. The service is free and confidential. We will book the interpreter for you. You can also call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 if you need to speak to us before your appointment. Click here for more information about the Illawarra Health Care Interpreter Service.

 

Contact Information

Level 2 Block C, Wollongong Hospital. Loftus Street WOLLONGONG NSW 2500

Monday to Friday 8 am – 4.30 pm

Parking

Wollongong Hospital Carpark.: Access to the North and South Carpark entrances via New Dapto Road or Dudley Street.
Outpatient Clinic has limited access for clinical assessment if unable to independently mobilize. Call at booking and discuss with team.