A/Prof Harry Merkur

A/Prof Harry Merkur is a consultant Obstetrician & Gynecologist and is a founding member and Director of the Sydney West Advanced Pelvic Surgery Unit (SWAPS).

Dr Merkur began his training at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and furthered his training in the UK.

Areas of specialisation include Colposcopy and management of abnormal PAP smears, Ultrasound and Minimally Invasive Surgery.

Dr Merkur remains heavily involved in the training of Gynaecologists and research in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery in Western Sydney.
 

Norwest Ph: (+612) 8887 0788
Blacktown Ph: (+612) 9622 8000

Dr Alan Tong

Dr Alan Tong is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and is a Visiting Medical Officer at Westmead Public and Private, Norwest Private, Strathfield Private and Blacktown Hospitals. He graduated from the University of Sydney and completed his specialist training at Westmead Hospital and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh in Scotland. He has a special interest in Infertility (Westmead Fertility Centre and IVF Australia), and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery

Dr Alan Tong is committed to training medical students (The University of Sydney and The University of Western Sydney), residents, GP trainees, and registrars. He was appointed as a Clinical Superintendent at Westmead Hospital during his final year of training. He is currently a Training Supervisor for Registrars and Residents at the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, and a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Sydney.

Strathfield Ph : (+612) 9763 1870
Westmead Ph : (+612) 9633 1553

Dr Greg Jenkins

Dr Greg Jenkins is an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist and is a Visiting Medical Officer at both Westmead & Auburn Hospitals. He commenced specialty training in Westmead hospital and undertook one year of advanced training in the UK before commencing speciality practice in Western Sydney in 1996. He has a strong interest in infertility (Sydney IVF) and endometriosis treatment. Dr Jenkins is also heavily involved in the recruitment and training of new Specialists in the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Western Sydney.

Dr Norman Blumenthal

Dr Norman Blumenthal is an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist and has been in private practice since 1984 in Western and Northern Sydney. Dr Blumenthal began his training in South Africa and furthered his training as Senior Registrar at Westmead Hospital and in laparoscopic surgery in France. Dr Blumenthal has a keen interest in Minimally Invasive Surgery such as operative hysteroscopy, laparoscopy and also the management of incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction. See www.blumenthalclinic.com.au

Dr Arifa Khan

Dr Arifa Khan is an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist specialising in Minimally Invasive Surgery. Following her graduation she joined Westmead Hospital. In pursuing her special interest she was the Fellow in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery at Sydney West Advance Pelvic Surgery unit. Dr Khan was awarded a traveling fellowship in 2004 and traveled to world-renowned centres for Endoscopic Surgery in France and Italy and has spent a year working in England.

Dr Seng Chua

Dr Seng Chua is an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist with a keen interest in Minimally Invasive Surgery. Dr Seng Chua is a consultant VMO (Westmead Hospital and The Children Hospital, Westmead) and has been in private practice since 2005. He is heavily involved in research in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. He is part of the Specialist Services Group with a multidisciplinary team of more than fifty Specialists and many consulting sites spread across north western Sydney. He is also the President of Australian Chinese Medical Association. His various publications can be obtained through Australian & New-Zealand Journal of Obstratrics and Gynaecology.

Dr John Pardey

Dr John Pardeyis an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist and Director of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Nepean Hospital He has been in private practice since 1989. He completed his specialist training in the UK and was the first to introduce operative hysteroscopy to Sydney. He is one of the few gynaecologists qualified at the highest level for both Hysteroscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery. He is trained in both vaginal and Laparoscopic mesh repair of pelvic injury. Dr John Pardey’s main interests are in the treatment of Endometriosis, Urogynaecology / prolapse and Minimally Invasive Surgery. He works closely with both psychologists and colorectal surgeons in a multi disciplinary approach to care. He continues to mentor junior doctors in specialist fields of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Dr George Hardas

Dr George Hardas is an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist and works in private practice and is a Visiting Medical Officer at Westmead and Blacktown Hospitals. In 2004, Dr Hardas completed the Fellowship with Sydney West Advance Pelvic Surgery unit and he has a special interest in the treatment of women with endometriosis, infertility (Sydney IVF) and in Urogynaecology. Dr Hardas runs the Endogynaecology Clinic at Westmead Hospital, which promotes the teaching and training of Minimally Invasive Surgery.

Dr Matthew Wilson

Dr Matthew Wilson is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and is a Visiting Medical Officer at both Westmead and Blacktown hospitals. In addition to placing first in the postgraduate examinations for obstetrics and gynaecology (Australia wide) he has undertaken intensive training in advanced pelvic surgery. He has a keen interest in obstetrics, infertility (in association with Sydney IVF) and minimally invasive surgery. His article on laparoscopic hysterectomy was published in The Journal Of Minimally Invasive Gynaecology in March 2008. Dr Wilson continues to be involved in research and the training of junior staff in obstetrics and gynaecology. He is in private practice in North Western Sydney. www.drmatthewwilson.com.au

Dr Apputhurai-Anbu Anpalagan

Dr Anpalagan is an obstetrician and Gynaecologist, works at Westmead, Westmead private and Norwest private hospitals. At Westmead hospital he supervises a multi-disciplinary Gynaecology clinic.

Dr Anpalagan is a trained advanced laparoscopic surgeon through Sydney West Advanced Pelvic Surgery unit. He has therefore, a strong interest in endoscopic surgery. He also has a strong interest in research and published in The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynaecology.

Dr Luice Wang

Dr Luice Wang is a Gynaecologist specialising in minimally invasive surgery and treatment of endometriosis. She is a visiting medical officer at both Nepean and Blacktown Hospitals. Dr Wang has undertaken 3 years of intensive training in advanced endoscopic gynaecology having completed her fellowship year in 2008 with Sydney West Advanced Pelvic Surgery unit, and further 2 years of fellowship training at Monash Medical Centre in Melbourne, with the Monash Endosurgery unit, where she was heavily involved in advanced laparoscopic, hysteroscopic and urogynaecological training.

Dr Wang was awarded the travelling fellowship in 2009 where she travelled to world renowned endoscopic and robotic surgery centres in the USA. Dr Luice Wang runs a gynaecology clinic in Blacktown and Nepean Hospitals. She is in private practice in Eastwood and Kingswood.

Dr Yogesh Nikam

Dr Yogesh Nikam.
is a fully qualified Australian Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology with a particular expertise in Advanced Gynecological Endoscopic Surgery.

His postgraduate qualifications include F.R.A.N.Z.C.O.G Australia, Master of Surgery (M.S O&G) India, Diploma in Advanced Endoscopy Germany & a Fellowship in Laparoscopy from Singapore & India. He has also completed a 2-year fellowship (2010- 2012) in advanced Gynaecology with the Sydney West Advanced Pelvic Surgery (SWAPS) group in Australia.

He has a keen interest in minimally invasive surgery such as operative hysteroscopy, complex laparoscopy involving Pelvic pain & Infertility (endometriosis), removal of fibroids (myomectomy) and removal of the uterus (hysterectomy). He also has an interest in the management of involuntary leakage of urine (incontinence), weakening & prolapse of pelvic organs (pelvic floor dysfunction).
 
Along with his keen interest in laparoscopy, he has an equal interest in clinical work, research and teaching. He has six international publications to his credit so far.

His other interests include photography, reading and travel.

His current commitments are as 
VMO  Norwest Private Hospital | Westmead Private Hospital | SAN Hospital Wahroonga
VMO Westmead and Blacktown Hospital
Conjoint Senior Lecturer, University of Western Sydney & Sydney University 

He runs a Gynaecology Clinic at Westmead 

His Gynaecology private consultation rooms are at

Norwest:  Suite 206, Q Central Building, 10 Norbrik Drive, Bella Vista 2153
Wahroonga: Suite 207,  SAN Clinic Tulloch, 185 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga 2076 
Blacktown: 6 Kempsey St, Blacktown 2148
Westmead: Suite 11, Westmead Specialist Centre, 16-18 Mons Road, Westmead 2145

Dr Vivian Yang

Dr Emeil Kamel

Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Dr Sean Burnett

Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

Dr Warren Chan

 Dr Warren Chan is a Fertility Specialist and Advanced Laparoscopic Gynaecological Surgeon practicing in Sydney’s Hills District.
 
His areas of expertise include – Assisted Reproductive Techniques (IVF, ICSI, PGD), Female Infertility (PCOS, Ovulation Disorders, Recurrent Miscarriage), Male Infertility & Advanced Laparoscopic Gynaecological Surgery (Endometriosis, Fibroids, Tubal & Ovarian Pathology).
 
After obtaining first class honours in his medical degree at UNSW, Dr Chan completed his specialist training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Westmead Hospital. This included several years of intensive training in complex gynaecological surgery involving minimally invasive techniques. He has also completed postgraduate studies in Reproductive Medicine.
 
Apart from his clinical expertise, Dr Chan is heavily involved with teaching junior doctors with commitments at Westmead Hospital and Westmead Children’s Hospital. He is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Western Sydney in Infertility.
 
Dr Chan performs his Assisted Reproductive procedures at Genea and Reproductive Gynaecological Surgery at Norwest Private Hospital.
 
Dr Chan’s consulting rooms are located at:

• Address: Suite 101, 10 Norbrik Drive, Bella Vista, NSW 2153
• Phone: (02) 8919 8000
• Website: www.drwarrenchan.com.au

Dr Christopher Smith

Christopher completed a two-year Fellowship in Gynaecological Endoscopy with the Sydney West Advanced Pelvic Surgery Unit. He received the Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy and Surgery / Covidien Travelling Fellowship, gaining expertise in the field of robotic surgery at the Global Robotics Institute, Florida USA. He was also heavily involved in clinical research and teaching, being awarded the 2013 RANZCOG Shan S Ratnam Australian Young Gynaecologist Award. Christopher is now a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at North Shore Private Hospital, the Mater Hospital, and Royal North Shore Hospital. He has a strong interest in the surgical management of infertility, endometriosis, pelvic floor dysfunction, and urinary incontinence. Christopher is also an Adjunct Lecturer at Notre Dame University.

Contact details:
Suite 3a, Level 3
North Shore Private Hospital
St Leonards NSW 2065

t. 9439 7210
f. 9906 2957
e. info@drchristophersmith.com.au
w. drchristophersmith.com.au

Dr Imad Mahmoud

• Norwest Private Hospital Medical Centre, Bella Vista
• Johnston Street Specialist Centre, Windsor

• Norwest Private Hospital
• Westmead Private Hospital
• Blacktown Hospital

Dr Naim Arrage

Dr Victoria Qin

Dr Victoria Qin.
is a fellowship trained & obstetrician and specialist gynaecological surgeon.

She specializes in the minimally invasive gynaecological surgery, including advance laparoscopic and robotic surgery. She also specializes in high-risk pregnancy and birth. Now she is able to offer her expertise in OBGYN and minimally invasive surgery at Blacktown Hospital, Norwest Private Hospital and Westmead Private Hospital.

Her education and expertise to date includes:
  Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery and Bachelor of Medical Science with Honours at the University of Melbourne in 2004;
  Obstetrics and Gynaecology specialist training in Royal Hospital for Women and Westmead Hospital in Sydney;
 Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy and Surgery (AGES) Fellowship in laparoscopy surgery, with Western Sydney Local Health District and Sydney West Advanced Pelvic Surgery (SWAPS) unit;
  Member of American Association of Gynaecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL);
  Master of Advanced Gynaecological Surgery, University of Western Sydney;
  Deans Medal, University of Western Sydney, 2014.
  Conjoint lecturer, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Western Sydney;

Dr Qin looks forward to being involved in the care of your patients.

Dr Bassem Gerges

Bassem Gerges (Bas) is an obstetrician and gynaecolgoist who understands the importance of providing high level care in a supportive environment. He has an interest in proiding the appropriate gynaecological treatments and surgery in the least invasive way with quality, specialised obstetric care to support women throughout their pregnancy journey.

Bas undertook a research fellowship in Gynaecological Ultrasound during which time he had multiple papers published with leading journals (Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, JMIG, IUGJ, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology) and presented his research at national and international conferences in Las Vegas, Montreal and Rome (AGES, AAGL and ISUOG).  Bas is particularly interested in gynaecological and “endometriosis” ultrasound, allowing him to provide women with holistic care. 

He then completed a two fellowship with the Sydney West Advanced Pelvic Surgery (SWAPS) group in advanced gynaecological laparoscopic surgery.  During this fellowship, he also obtained a Masters of Surgery in Advanced Gynaecological Surgery, graduating with Distinction.  Bas’ fellowship is accredited with the Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy & Surgery Society (AGES) where he currently serves on the Board of AGES as Director.

Bas has appointments at both public and private hospitals, including Blacktown Hosptial, Westmead Hospital (Obstetrics), Westmead Private Hospital, Norwest Private Hospital and Sydney Adventist Hospital.

Contact details:
Norwest Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Suite 304, Q Central Building
10 Norbrik Drive,
Bella Vista 2153


T:   02 9680 9669
F:   02 9475 5433
E:   reception@norwestobgyn.com.au
W:  www.norwestobgyn.com.au

Dr Mark Ruff

Mark Ruff is an obstetrician and gynaecologist working on Sydney’s Northern Beaches and North Shore. Mark has a strong belief in patient centred care, ensuring individualised management plans tailored to each patient’s needs and desires.

In his final two years of specialist training, Mark pursued an interest in advanced laparoscopic gynaecological surgery, successfully obtaining a fellowship position with the Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy & Surgery Society, which he undertook with the Sydney West Advanced Pelvic Surgery Unit (SWAPS). While completing this fellowship, he also obtained a Masters of Advanced Gynaecological Surgery from Western Sydney University, graduating with distinction. Combined, these higher level qualifications give him both the knowledge and surgical skill to tackle complex operative gynaecological issues in the best manner for his patients.

Mark operates in public and private hospitals, with official appointments at Mona Vale Hospital, North Shore Private Hospital, The Mater Hospital and Sydney Adventist Hospital. In addition to English, Mark is able to speak  conversational Japanese, which means most consultations can be performed in Japanese if required.

Contact details:
Suite 12,17 Bungan St
Mona Vale 2103

t. 9979 6133
f. 9979 6054
e. info@drmarkruff.com.au
w. www.drmarkruff.com.au

Dr Clare Wong

Dr Jason Chow

Gynaecologist, Obstetrician & Laparoscopic Surgeon

Dr Chow is a gynaecologist and obstetrician, interested in the management of pain in the pelvis and the body. He has a longstanding interest in the promotion of health in women, providing care for endometriosis, menstrual problems, infertility, preconception and early pregnancy care, urinary incontinence, prolapse and abnormal Pap smears.

After completing his medical degree at the University of New South Wales, Dr Chow went on to train as a specialist at the Royal Hospital for Women. He undertook further surgical training in laparoscopy and pelvic surgery at the AGES accredited SWAPS unit in Sydney.  He then undertook pain specialty training in the management of pelvic and perineal pain under the tutelage of Professor Vancaillie, and postgraduate specialist training in general pain management at Prince of Wales Hospital. 

Dr Basia Slusarczyk

Dr Tim Chang

Dr Tim Chang is a gynaecologist, endoscopic surgeon and fertility specialist. He consults exclusively in Campbelltown and is a consultant Visiting Medical Officer at Macarthur Health Services, and Campbelltown Private Hospital.

Tim's main interest is managing gynaecological conditions with minimal invasive techniques. This includes using laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery and hysteroscopic (surgery inside the womb) surgery to avoid major abdominal incisions. Today many gynaecological conditions can be managed with keyhole surgery, including hysterectomy, severe endometriosis, incontinence and vaginal prolapse.

Tim also has a major interest in infertility. He deals with all aspects of infertility including major endometriosis surgery and IVF associated with GENEA ( formerly Sydney IVF).

Dr Andrew McIntyre

Dr Maree Wallwork

 

Dr Maree Wallwork, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Maree is an experienced and highly skilled Obstetrician & Gynaecologist who has a focused interest in Advanced Gynaecological and Endoscopic Surgery through Nepean Hospital and the Sydney West Advanced Surgical Unit, along with an interest in high risk pregnancies.

On a personal note, in 2020 Maree gave birth to her second child, a Beautiful Baby Girl.

Dr Stanley Santiago