Women’s Health
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. We have female GPs and credentialed cervical screening nurses at all our practices and we understand that many women appreciate having a dedicated women’s health service.
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| Dr Ruth MitchellMeet Dr Ruth Mitchell. Ruth works from our 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. Whether you choose our Capel Sound clinic or your preferred GP at one of our four practices be assured we’ll provide you with respectful care and sensitive advice.
Dr Ciara FlynnMeet Dr Ciara Flynn. Ciara is usually located at our 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 Hazel AddisonMeet Dr Hazel Addison. Hazel is a female GP working from our Rye (Monday and Tuesday) and Dromana (Wednesday) clinics. Hazel is a womens health general practitioner and is an accredited implanon and mirena provider as well as a shared care provider. Hazel also provides skin cancer checks and minor surgeries at our Rye and Dromana clinics.
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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.
Our team 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 your ‘Well woman check’
We believe in building long term relationships that protect and enhance our patients’ health.
If you’re ready to meet a dedicated GP who’s committed to keeping you as well as you can possibly be, a ‘well woman check’ is a great place to start.
Book your well woman check with Dr Mitchell now.
Why choose us
We will continue to champion women’s healthcare by providing a safe space, welcoming environment and outstanding medical care in our dedicated women’s health clinic and our four general practices.
Book an appointment
Book an appointment via our booking portal at the top our website or give us a call on 03 5986 2155.
Download a new patient registration form
Hand your completed form to our friendly administrators at your first appointment. If you have questions about filling in the form they will be happy to answer them.
Meet our women’s health team
