John Hunter Hospital

Obstetrician and gynaecologist in New Lambton Heights, NSW

John Hunter Hospital is an obstetrician and gynaecologist in New Lambton Heights, NSW, listing 21 practitioners. You will need a referral from your GP to claim the Medicare rebate. It is one of 378 obstetricians and gynaecologists listed in New South Wales.

Contact and location

  • Address 2 Lookout Road, New Lambton Heights NSW 2305
  • Languages Hindi, Kannada, Swedish, Serbo-Croatian/Yugoslavian, Telugu

Who practises here (21)

  • Dr. Andrew Woods Generalist Gynaecology, Generalist Obstetrics
  • Dr. Ashmita Desai Generalist Gynaecology, Generalist Obstetrics
  • Dr. Denise Nesbitt Generalist Obstetrics
  • Dr. Felicity Park Subspecialist Maternal Fetal Medicine
  • Dr. Frida Carswell Subspecialist Urogynaecology
  • Dr. John Bailey Generalist Gynaecology, Generalist Obstetrics
  • Dr. Katherine Haggar GP Obstetrician
  • Dr. Kelly McNamara Generalist Gynaecology, Generalist Obstetrics
  • Dr. Kenneth Jaaback Subspecialist Gynaecological Oncology
  • Dr. Ljiljana Miljkovic-Petkovic Generalist Obstetrics
  • Dr. Mary Norris Generalist Obstetrics
  • Dr. Rachel O'Sullivan Subspecialist Gynaecological Oncology
  • Dr. Rajya Kasi Generalist Gynaecology
  • Dr. Rina Fyfe Subspecialist Maternal Fetal Medicine
  • Dr. Sarah Moore Generalist Obstetrics
  • Dr. Sharyn Rayner Generalist Gynaecology
  • Dr. Shaylee Iles Generalist Gynaecology, Generalist Obstetrics
  • Dr. Veronica Knight Generalist Gynaecology, Generalist Obstetrics
  • Dr. Wendy Carseldine Subspecialist Maternal Fetal Medicine
  • Dr. Yvette Ius Subspecialist Gynaecological Oncology
  • Professor. Craig Pennell Subspecialist Maternal Fetal Medicine

Areas of practice

  • Generalist Gynaecology
  • Generalist Obstetrics
  • Subspecialist Maternal Fetal Medicine
  • Subspecialist Urogynaecology
  • GP Obstetrician
  • Subspecialist Gynaecological Oncology

What an obstetrician and gynaecologist does

Obstetricians are specialist doctors who care for women through pregnancy and birth, and gynaecologists care for reproductive health more broadly. Many work across both. In a private pathway your obstetrician is usually the person who sees you at most appointments and who is there for the birth.

Women see an obstetrician privately from early pregnancy onwards, or in the public system when a pregnancy needs specialist input. You do not need one to have a safe birth: midwifery-led models are an equally evidence-based option for healthy pregnancies.

Referrals, fees and Medicare

You will need a referral from your GP to claim the Medicare rebate.

Medicare pays a rebate towards private obstetric consultations, and the gap between the rebate and the fee is yours to pay. Private obstetric care usually carries a booking or management fee as well. Private health insurance covers the hospital side rather than the doctor's fee, and obstetric cover carries a twelve month waiting period.

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Common questions about John Hunter Hospital

Does John Hunter Hospital offer telehealth?

This listing does not tell us either way. Many practices added telehealth and kept it, so it is worth asking when you call.

Do I need a referral to see an obstetrician and gynaecologist in New South Wales?

You will need a referral from your GP to claim the Medicare rebate.

Is John Hunter Hospital taking new patients?

We do not hold appointment availability, and it changes week to week. The practice is the quickest way to find out.

What languages does John Hunter Hospital speak?

This listing notes Hindi, Kannada, Swedish, Serbo-Croatian/Yugoslavian, Telugu. If you would rather not use a family member to interpret, ask the practice what they can arrange.

What if John Hunter Hospital is not the right fit?

That is a completely reasonable thing to decide. We list 378 obstetrician and gynaecologists in New South Wales, 6 of them in New Lambton Heights, so there are other options nearby.

Questions worth asking

  • What is your total fee for pregnancy care, and when is each part payable?
  • Which hospital do you admit to, and what does that hospital charge?
  • Who covers your patients when you are away or off call?
  • What are your rates of induction, caesarean and instrumental birth?
  • How do you approach birth preferences that differ from your usual practice?

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