Choosing to see a different GP is appropriate for women of any age and for those who already have a regular doctor but would prefer to manage their women’s health issues in a more individual way with a female practitioner. There are female GPs and credentialed cervical screening nurses consulting at all of the South Coast Medical facilities and we understand that many women appreciate having a dedicated women’s health service.
Dr Ruth MitchellMeet Dr Ruth Mitchell. Ruth consults from the Capel Sound clinic. Ruth has many years of experience in general medicine with a particular interest in womens health. Ruth also has an interest and experience in healthy ageing and mental health. Dr Ciara FlynnMeet Dr Ciara Flynn. Ciara consults at the Rye clinic. She enjoys all aspects of General Practice with a special interest in Women's Health and Preventative Health. She is an accredited affiliate of Peninsula Health's Shared Care Maternity Program. Dr Shauna CheongMeet Dr Shauna Cheong. Dr Shauna Cheong relocated from the UK to the Mornington Peninsula in 2022 and has began consulting from South Coast Medical rooms in Dromana in 2025. Dr Shauna Cheong has a particular interest in women's health and preventative medicine. Dr Shauna Cheong provides consultations for menopause and peri menopause assessments, contraceptive options and general womens health Dr Meera RamananDr Meera Ramanan has been offering womens health consultations on the Mornington Peninsula for a number of years, including menopause and perimenopause assessments and weight management. Dr Meera Ramanan consults from the Rosebud clinic. Dr Hazel AddisonMeet Dr Hazel Addison. Hazel is a female GP consulting from the Rye clinic on a Friday mornings. Hazel now only consults for skin cancer checks and minor surgeries at the Rye clinic. |
Comprehensive women’s health care
Relationships, family, work, self-care, sexuality, general wellbeing, all of these things and lots of others influence a woman’s health.
A cohesive group of doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals will help you manage health issues in all of these areas:
- period problems including heavy, painful or irregular periods
- menopause with safe natural options
- pelvic and vaginal pain
- continence, bladder and bowel health
- polycystic ovarian syndrome
- endometriosis, adenomyosis
- breast checks, breast lumps and pain
- contraception including insertion and removal of IUDs and implants
- sexual issues and sexually transmitted infection screening
- cervical screening tests.
- osteoporosis with accurate bone density testing
- pre-pregnancy, early pregnancy care and genetic screening
- mental health issues
- weight management
- access to experienced gynaecologists and obstetricians
Book an appointment
New patients can register using the QR Codes below
Hand your completed form to the friendly administrators at your first appointment. If you have questions about filling in the form they will be happy to answer them.
