Gynaecology – Patient Information

Gynaecologists:

  • Dr Andrew McIntyre
  • Dr Sarah Van der Wal
  • Dr Emma Clifton
  • Dr Thomas Cairns

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What we do

Performs a wide range of operative and office-based gynaecological procedures:

  • Heavy menstrual bleeding
  • Painful periods/endometriosis
  • Ovarian cysts
  • Prolapse
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Abnormal pap smears

We do not currently offer support for Cosmetic gynaecology, reversal sterilization procedures, transgender and gender reassignment surgery or termination procedures.

How to access this clinic

You will need a referral letter from your GP or medical specialist to access this service

Your doctor will need to fax your referral, send it electronically or you can drop it into the clinic. When your referral is received it will be reviewed by the consulting team and categorised based on clinical urgency.

You will then be notified of your clinical urgency category and expected wait time for your appointment. The demand on specialist clinics is high. Consequently, waiting times for some specialties can be quite lengthy.

While every attempt will be made to provide you with the earliest possible appointment, the most urgent patients are given priority.

What to bring

  • Your appointment letter
  • Your Medicare care
  • A list of medications you are currently taking including herbal supplements and vitamins
  • Any relevant test results

Your appointment

Our Specialist Clinics is located in Echuca Regional Health, Building E, 25 Francis Street Echuca.

There is 2-hour parking on-street parking in Francis St and Leichardt St. Clearly signed disabled parking is also available.

A text message reminder will be sent to your mobile 24 hours prior to your appointment.

Please present to main reception desk on arrival to let staff know you have arrived.

If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment please contact reception on 03 5485 5864.

Fees

This is a free service. These clinics are a public funded out-patients clinic.


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