Alongside his work in obstetrics, David has an active and extensive career in gynaecology. At the Mercy Hospital for Women, he was the inaugural fellow (i.e. first ever practitioner) of advanced, minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.
He then worked there for many years as one of the senior consultants.
At the Mercy, he also had attachments to the colposcopy unit managing abnormal cervical smears, the infertility unit and general gynaecology. He’s also done extensive work helping women manage endometriosis at Epworth’s endometriosis centre.
David’s vast experience makes him one of the most skilled gynaecologists in Australia, being particularly accomplished at minimally invasive, laparoscopic surgery.
David offers a broad spectrum of gynaecological services, including:
He offers consultations, office-based procedures and surgery.
David operates at St Vincent’s Private Fitzroy, Epworth Freemasons and Frances Perry hospitals. He uses excellent experienced anaesthetists and assistants. For in hospital services and surgery David uses the health insurance no gap claim system so there will be no out-of-pocket cost to you for his services.
David likes to take a patient, considered approach to your needs, to individualise your care and discuss all treatment options that are appropriate. If you would like to discuss any issues further, please make an appointment by clicking the button below.
David believes it’s essential you’re given the time and space to describe what’s going on and what outcome you are seeking. You can’t do that in 5 minutes. That’s why he prides himself on not rushing his consultations. Because once he has your full story – you’re in the best position to work together to achieve your desired solution.
David has decades of experience working across the full array of gynaecological problems – from endometriosis, menstrual pain and disorders, menopause, PCOS… and everything in between.
He knows each case is different, and will consider your specific case, as well as what you’re thinking and feeling, before steering you towards a treatment option.
David is an expert in all treatment options: non-invasive surgery, in-room procedures, theatre surgery and non-surgical interventions. That means you have the full range of options at your disposal.
When you’re able to choose from all available treatment options, it gives you the best chance to resolve your health problem in the most satisfying way.