What we do
Across the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District we provide maternity, women's health and gynaecological care across two sites; Wollongong and Shoalhaven Hospitals. Our services are all accredited by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS)
We are dedicated to providing the highest standard of specialist health care in a supportive environment.
Our highly experienced obstetric and gynaecology teams care for women with a wide range of gynaecological conditions and obstetric related concerns.
Some reasons for referral
- Abnormal menstrual bleeding
- Painful Periods and endometriosis
- Ovarian Cysts
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- Fibroids
- Pelvic organ prolapse and Incontinence
- Postnatal clinics (after birth)
- Obstetric and Anal Sphincter (OASIS) Clinic
- Cervical screening and Colposcopy
- Pelvic pain and Infertility consultation
- Menopause
- Other women's health concerns
GP Referral
Your GP will send your referral and test results to the clinic via fax 4428 7621
Referrals are added to a ‘wait list’ depending on urgency.
What to bring to the appointment
Please bring the following to your appointment:
- Medicare card
- Copies of any tests that you have had done since the GP sent the referral, e.g. blood tests, ultrasounds or other investigations
Contact Details
Contact Details
Phone: 02 4429 1613
Fax: 02 4428 7621
Address: General Outpatients, Shoalhaven Street, NOWRA, NSW, 2540
Monday to Wednesday 8 am – 3.30 pm
Our Doctors
The Doctors who work in the Shoalhaven Gynaecology Clinic are:
Dr Roshini John
Dr Vanessa Tatham
[Dr Alison Porteous holds an OASIS clinic as required]
Handouts and Information
Handouts and Information
You might find RANZCOG handouts helpful for more information regarding procedures, please click here.
Contraception information link to Family Planning NSW website
Pelvic Floor information https://www.yourpelvicfloor.org/conditions/
Do you need an Interpreter?
Need an Interpreter? Professional interpreters are available if you need help to communicate with staff. Our staff can also ask for an interpreter. The service is free and confidential. We will book the interpreter for you. You can also call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 if you need to speak to us before your appointment. Click here for more information about the Illawarra Health Care Interpreter Service.