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RantingJules · 07-30-2004, 12:10 AM

Hi! I just moved to Melbourne from the US about two months ago, so I am totally lost on doctors. My spouse visa hasn't gone through yet, so I can't get medicare just yet. (Out of pocket SUCKS!) I live in the Doncaster area. About how far away are Wickhan Terrace and Carindale from me? I didn't even have a decent OBGYN in the States to go to, so I'd like to find someone good over here. (My PCP in the States diagnosed me with PCOS and was helping me until I moved.) If any of you also know a really good PCP in the area, please let me know.

One last thing...is it weird for any of you to go to a male OBGYN? I've always had this thing about women being better suited for treating women's problems, but I'm sure I'm totally off base. I'm willing to get out of my shell and try someone if they're good, especially since I haven't found a good woman OBGYN yet. So please...tell me more about this Dr. Lingard because I am very interested.

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally posted by Indi Queen
I have been to heaps of docs over the years but these i would truly recommend:

Dr David Lingard - just briliant - he is an gyn/ob doctor who also does infertility treatment like insems, ivf etc. He is truly a caring man and also so very PCOS understanding! He is based at Wickham Terrace but also goes to Carindale and i think he still goes to Everton Park as well.

Dr Winnifred Lee - endo - she is also great and works in conjunction with many of the QFG doctors. She is also an obstetric physician so she is looking after all the other hormonal things to do with pregnancy. She is at Wickham Terrace and Mater Medical Centre.

Thanks for the nudge Rhon!

Indi

Hayles · 09-03-2004, 09:05 PM

I Live in Ballarat which is near Melbourne and i too have had multiple drs that weren't much good. I now see Russell Dalton he runs ballarat ivf and he is a very good doctor. He is very up front with you and to the point which i love but if you like to be sugar coated try someone else!!!

Jul · 09-12-2004, 09:54 AM

Hi everyone,
I am a Naturopath specializing in PCOS. (I also have the condition myself). Here are my details:

INTRAHEALTH NATUROPATHIC CLINIC
Located in the Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia
( a little over an hour from Sydney)
email Julie at: julie@intrahealthclinic.com for further information.

colyol · 09-29-2004, 11:04 AM

I saw Professor Norman head of Repromed in Adelaide who was excellent and very knowledgeable.

I've also seen Dr Robert Woolcott in The Junction (suburb of Newcastle) .. he too was excellent and had a lovely manner.

Pale Pink Aura · 03-17-2005, 02:44 AM

I have been seeing a holistic gp at Carina. Her name is Dr Julia Sze-Wai Ooi at Your Health Integrative Medical clinic, 830 Old Cleveland Road, Carina. She is excellent - really good with diet, supplementation, dispenses natural progesterone cream etc - I'm really quite impressed with her. My acupuncturist Lynne Kershaw (also excellent -at Bulimba acupuncture and natural therapies on Oxford st Bulimba) recommended Dr Ooi to me.

Rum Lovin' Mummy · 03-17-2005, 03:12 AM

Hi gals

This is a little off-topic but if you are interested in a really good dietitician then Desi Laskaris at Woolloongabba is excellent.

She knows lots about PCOS and a PCOS diet and has an exercise physiologist working with her and a doctor who specialising in expert conditions like PCOS.

She is lovely and i am finally starting to lose weight with somebody!!

Fee

AussieJul · 03-17-2005, 03:52 AM

Hi,

I just wanted to post the website address for my clinic (I have a new username & email and previously posted as 'Jul').

website: www.intrahealthclinic.com
email: julie@intrahealthclinic.com

PCOS website: www.poweroverpcos.com

Also, if anyone has a PCOS success story they would like to share for my upcoming book, I would be happy to hear from you

Julie.

sleepydumpling · 03-21-2005, 07:25 AM

Hello!

I've just recently discovered Dr Jo Marjason at the Top of the Mall medical centre in George Street, Brisbane City.

After 32 years of being told I'm fat and lazy, she took one look at me and said "I think we've got a case of PCOS here." She asked me to keep a food/exercise diary while she sent off my blood tests, and when I went back, said to me "You eat very well and you're more than active - so let's look at those blood tests and I'll bet we've got PCOS." I sat there and cried in her office because she was the first to believe me when I said there was something wrong!

And already in the 5 weeks since that first visit, I'm losing weight, I feel great and I'm not scared anymore!

So I can highly recommend Jo!

Cheers
Kath

Roobie · 05-30-2005, 04:21 AM

Just adding to the contacts list, htp.
QLD:
I think one of the Brissy cysters may have already mentioned Dr David Molloy from QFG, here is a link to his website, including PCOS info.
http://www.gynaecologymolloy.com/qfg.html

NSW:
Dr Greening has a practice in Wollongong, here is a link to his webpage.
http://www.davidgreening.com.au

Dr Cabot known for her diet books such as Syndrome X & Liver Cleansing.
Her website has linked to other Doctors & Naturopaths.
http://www.whas.com.au

Dr John Eden, Royal Hospital for Women in Randwick, also offices in Hurstville phone:95467868 (Dr Eden recently published a new pcos book)

If you can recommend a Doctor/Therapist/Clinic etc, anywhere in Australia please post if you can.

rach3kids · 06-09-2005, 10:09 AM

to all WA cysters having difficulty finding a dr with special interests in womens health . Dr Noel Partridge was recommended to me by the Womens Advisory Bureau(created by Sandra Cabot "liver cleansing diet") I suspected I had hormonal problems but none of the dr I had visited this year were able to dx me even though andregen index was way out. What threw them is the fact I have concieved easily and my cycles are very regular.Dr Partridge ordered the right tests a nd at last dx.My progesterone levels are extremely low so I have natural progesterone lozenges at night and 1000mg metformin for insuli n resistence. Found him to be extremely switched on to pcos. He has a practice in Mt Lawley and Stirling Lakes. Takes a few weeks to get an appointment. He told me he tries to treat the cause of the problem not just treat the symptoms, in my case---abdominal obesity,hirsutism,acne/oily skin,skin tags and quite recently dramatic thinning of the hair on my head.Ive got my fingers crossed1

Dreaming Wolf · 06-18-2005, 09:58 AM

Hi all,

Firstly, I tried to look up Dr Kidson's article and the link didn't work, but I found it on the MJA website (I think) http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/nov16/kidson/kidson.html

Also, I currently see Dr Ellen Campion in Maroubra (Sydney) who is very good. I have seen several doctors in Melbourne who didn't pick up my symptoms and should have, but let's not go there...

AusGal · 08-19-2005, 08:27 AM

This might seem strange me posting an Australian doctor that I've seen since I am in England.... but I am an Aussie and this doctor is the one I saw when I came home for a holiday last year.... She helped me understand PCOS better than any doctors from the UK ever did.

DR PENELOPE ISHERWOOD
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
25 Spendelove Ave Southport 4215 (07) 5532 8733

I hope this helps!!!!

miranda1977 · 09-09-2005, 10:06 PM

DR David Carey, endocrinologist, metabolic medicine specialist, Wesley Hospital,Brisbane.

Hi everyone,

This year I've been going to Dr David Carey, who is an endocrinologist, gp and professor of human movement studies specialising in weight management, metabolic medicine and diabetes. A few people at work had been seeing him to tackle their weight and when I saw he was also an endo I decided to give him a try. What I like about him is that he is the first endo I've seen who has really actively tried to help me lose weight (that's my goal...not trying for babies yet). So far I've lost nearly 10kg. He's got a great manner and is very encouraging.

I'd definitely recommend him.

Cheers,
Miranda

LeeDawson · 09-10-2005, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeeDawson

My Dr is,
DR Lee,
Royal Women's Hosptial, Brisbane, Qld gyno outpatients

You will need a referal from your local gp, but it's about a 4 month wait to see him.

PLease email me for the phone no,
lee993@hotmail.com

Dr Lee has now retired from the hosptial...
Now i usw Dr David Baartz in the private clinic

rachelle_olivia · 09-25-2005, 07:45 AM

Hey

First let me say how fantastic it is that a forum/ support group like this exists! You're all magnificent!

My doctor is Dr Warren De Ambrosis of the Queensland Fertility Group. He works from Wickham Tce, Brisbane. He is a brilliant doctor and has the uncanny ability to make you feel comfortable no matter what. In my opinion, he is as good as they get.

rachiebella

09-12-2004, 09:54 AM	#33 (permalink)
Jul Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 7 Points: 27.12 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 27.12 Donate	Naturopath-NSW Hi everyone, I am a Naturopath specializing in PCOS. (I also have the condition myself). Here are my details: INTRAHEALTH NATUROPATHIC CLINIC Located in the Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia ( a little over an hour from Sydney) email Julie at: julie@intrahealthclinic.com for further information. Last edited by Jul : 06-03-2006 at 10:52 AM.

03-17-2005, 02:44 AM	#35 (permalink)
Pale Pink Aura Loving life! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Oz Posts: 3,187 My Mood: Points: 6,211.72 Bank: 8,742.10 Total Points: 14,953.82 Donate	PCOS friendly holistic/integrative gp in Brisban I have been seeing a holistic gp at Carina. Her name is Dr Julia Sze-Wai Ooi at Your Health Integrative Medical clinic, 830 Old Cleveland Road, Carina. She is excellent - really good with diet, supplementation, dispenses natural progesterone cream etc - I'm really quite impressed with her. My acupuncturist Lynne Kershaw (also excellent -at Bulimba acupuncture and natural therapies on Oxford st Bulimba) recommended Dr Ooi to me. __________________ xx Pale Pink Aura To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. DD (6) - conceived via IVF (FET) after 2 years of infertility treatment DS (2) - conceived after 2 years of natural therapies Current meds: Fish oils, NPC, NTH, Milk thistle, globe artichoke, astragalus, dandelion; probiotic, slippery elm, psyllium, olive leaf, DIM (indolplex - antioestrogenic), kelp, chlorophyl, low-GI diet free from gluten and dairy.

03-17-2005, 03:12 AM	#36 (permalink)
Rum Lovin' Mummy Thomas' and Angus' Mummy Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brisbane, Q Australia Posts: 1,318 My Mood: Points: 5,184.92 Bank: 74,194.73 Total Points: 79,379.65 Donate	Dietitician in Brisbane Hi gals This is a little off-topic but if you are interested in a really good dietitician then Desi Laskaris at Woolloongabba is excellent. She knows lots about PCOS and a PCOS diet and has an exercise physiologist working with her and a doctor who specialising in expert conditions like PCOS. She is lovely and i am finally starting to lose weight with somebody!! Fee __________________ Fee (36) dh - David (43) MUm to Thomas Edward 26/11/03 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. MUM TO ANGUS RICHARD 8lb 1oz 15/02/06 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-17-2005, 03:52 AM	#37 (permalink)
AussieJul Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 78 My Mood: Points: 2,736.19 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 2,736.19 Donate	naturopath Hi, I just wanted to post the website address for my clinic (I have a new username & email and previously posted as 'Jul'). website: www.intrahealthclinic.com email: julie@intrahealthclinic.com PCOS website: www.poweroverpcos.com Also, if anyone has a PCOS success story they would like to share for my upcoming book, I would be happy to hear from you Julie. Last edited by AussieJul : 09-28-2007 at 09:40 PM.

03-21-2005, 07:25 AM	#38 (permalink)
sleepydumpling Romantic Cyster Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 6,070 Points: 21,870.75 Bank: 257,819.06 Total Points: 279,689.81 Donate	Lovely GP - Brisbane Hello! I've just recently discovered Dr Jo Marjason at the Top of the Mall medical centre in George Street, Brisbane City. After 32 years of being told I'm fat and lazy, she took one look at me and said "I think we've got a case of PCOS here." She asked me to keep a food/exercise diary while she sent off my blood tests, and when I went back, said to me "You eat very well and you're more than active - so let's look at those blood tests and I'll bet we've got PCOS." I sat there and cried in her office because she was the first to believe me when I said there was something wrong! And already in the 5 weeks since that first visit, I'm losing weight, I feel great and I'm not scared anymore! So I can highly recommend Jo! Cheers Kath

09-03-2004, 09:05 PM	#32 (permalink)
Hayles Mum2be AGAIN! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 3,003 My Mood: Points: 110,365.00 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 110,365.00 Donate	I Live in Ballarat which is near Melbourne and i too have had multiple drs that weren't much good. I now see Russell Dalton he runs ballarat ivf and he is a very good doctor. He is very up front with you and to the point which i love but if you like to be sugar coated try someone else!!!

09-29-2004, 11:04 AM	#34 (permalink)
colyol Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Australia Posts: 5 Points: 77.00 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 77.00 Donate	I saw Professor Norman head of Repromed in Adelaide who was excellent and very knowledgeable. I've also seen Dr Robert Woolcott in The Junction (suburb of Newcastle) .. he too was excellent and had a lovely manner.

05-30-2005, 04:21 AM	#39 (permalink)
Roobie Join date: Feb 2003 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 380 Points: 3,950.21 Bank: 16,343.30 Total Points: 20,293.51 Donate	NSW & QLD Doctors Just adding to the contacts list, htp. QLD: I think one of the Brissy cysters may have already mentioned Dr David Molloy from QFG, here is a link to his website, including PCOS info. http://www.gynaecologymolloy.com/qfg.html NSW: Dr Greening has a practice in Wollongong, here is a link to his webpage. http://www.davidgreening.com.au Dr Cabot known for her diet books such as Syndrome X & Liver Cleansing. Her website has linked to other Doctors & Naturopaths. http://www.whas.com.au Dr John Eden, Royal Hospital for Women in Randwick, also offices in Hurstville phone:95467868 (Dr Eden recently published a new pcos book) If you can recommend a Doctor/Therapist/Clinic etc, anywhere in Australia please post if you can. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Me - PCOS; IR. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Dh - MF. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Furbaby Downunder at The Dog To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association of Australia To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by Roobie : 07-08-2005 at 10:31 AM.

06-09-2005, 10:09 AM	#40 (permalink)
rach3kids another Aussie cyster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Perth Western Australia Posts: 188 Points: 721.00 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 721.00 Donate	to all WA cysters having difficulty finding a dr with special interests in womens health . Dr Noel Partridge was recommended to me by the Womens Advisory Bureau(created by Sandra Cabot "liver cleansing diet") I suspected I had hormonal problems but none of the dr I had visited this year were able to dx me even though andregen index was way out. What threw them is the fact I have concieved easily and my cycles are very regular.Dr Partridge ordered the right tests a nd at last dx.My progesterone levels are extremely low so I have natural progesterone lozenges at night and 1000mg metformin for insuli n resistence. Found him to be extremely switched on to pcos. He has a practice in Mt Lawley and Stirling Lakes. Takes a few weeks to get an appointment. He told me he tries to treat the cause of the problem not just treat the symptoms, in my case---abdominal obesity,hirsutism,acne/oily skin,skin tags and quite recently dramatic thinning of the hair on my head.Ive got my fingers crossed1

06-18-2005, 09:58 AM	#41 (permalink)
Dreaming Wolf Trying for #2 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 825 Points: 4,277.24 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 4,277.24 Donate	Hi all, Firstly, I tried to look up Dr Kidson's article and the link didn't work, but I found it on the MJA website (I think) http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/nov16/kidson/kidson.html Also, I currently see Dr Ellen Campion in Maroubra (Sydney) who is very good. I have seen several doctors in Melbourne who didn't pick up my symptoms and should have, but let's not go there... __________________ Rivqa (26), Aaron (28), married 12/02, Devorah born 27 April 2006 Dx 04/04 TTC #2 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

08-19-2005, 08:27 AM	#42 (permalink)
AusGal Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 59 My Mood: Points: 14.09 Bank: 16,107.18 Total Points: 16,121.27 Donate	Gold Coast Doc This might seem strange me posting an Australian doctor that I've seen since I am in England.... but I am an Aussie and this doctor is the one I saw when I came home for a holiday last year.... She helped me understand PCOS better than any doctors from the UK ever did. DR PENELOPE ISHERWOOD Obstetrician & Gynaecologist 25 Spendelove Ave Southport 4215 (07) 5532 8733 I hope this helps!!!! __________________ Lynda (33) DH Kevin (44) dx - 08/2002 meds: 2mg vitex, folic acid, 1500mg met, NPC ttc: 6 yrs diet: GI 1st IUI 18/08/2005 - BFN 2nd IUI 9/11/2005 - BFN IVF - cycle #1 - 19 eggies - 18 fertilized - OHHS FET #1 (August 07) - BFN FET #2 - (October 07) - BFN FET #3 - (December 07) - BFN 2 Frosties left To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 6 month break ending 19/05/08 FS appt 19/05/08

09-09-2005, 10:06 PM	#43 (permalink)
miranda1977 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 127 Points: 1,285.75 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 1,285.75 Donate	DR David Carey, endocrinologist, metabolic medicine specialist, Wesley Hospital,Brisbane. Hi everyone, This year I've been going to Dr David Carey, who is an endocrinologist, gp and professor of human movement studies specialising in weight management, metabolic medicine and diabetes. A few people at work had been seeing him to tackle their weight and when I saw he was also an endo I decided to give him a try. What I like about him is that he is the first endo I've seen who has really actively tried to help me lose weight (that's my goal...not trying for babies yet). So far I've lost nearly 10kg. He's got a great manner and is very encouraging. I'd definitely recommend him. Cheers, Miranda __________________ Miranda - 30 Diagnosed 1995 Trying to lose those kgs! Getting ready to TTC in 08 Glucophage (since May 98) B5, chromium, multi-vitamin, multi-mineral To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

09-25-2005, 07:45 AM	#45 (permalink)
rachelle_olivia No bubs yet, but 1 day... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brisbane Posts: 1 Points: 18.00 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 18.00 Donate	Hey First let me say how fantastic it is that a forum/ support group like this exists! You're all magnificent! My doctor is Dr Warren De Ambrosis of the Queensland Fertility Group. He works from Wickham Tce, Brisbane. He is a brilliant doctor and has the uncanny ability to make you feel comfortable no matter what. In my opinion, he is as good as they get. rachiebella

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