Medical treatment for Women, Men & Children
Our Services
At Shepparton Women’s Health Centre, we provide a wide range of medical services in Shepparton, including obstetrics, gynaecology, urogynaecology, general practice, general surgery, physiotherapy, and psychology.
When needed, an interpreter can be accessed via phone at the time of the consultation.
To arrange a sign language interpreter, please advise in advance of the appointment so this can be arranged.
Offering personalised medical services tailor-made to suit each patient’s particular needs, we provide a comfortable and caring environment to put you at ease. So, whether you need advice on family planning, require physiotherapy, or need a referral for IVF treatment, we’ll always provide quality services that are designed to suit your individual needs.
For more information please call our clinic to discuss an appointment. Ph: 03 5821 3555.
Our Services Include:
◊ General Practice (GPs) – for all ages, both male & female
◊ Well Women’s Health Check
◊ Immunisations
◊ Chronic Disease Management with GP Management Plans and Team Care Arrangements
◊ Antenatal and post-natal care
◊ Continence issues (bladder and bowel)
◊ Pelvic floor dysfunction
◊ Endometriosis issues
◊ Endometriosis Support Group
◊ Polycystic ovarian syndrome
◊ Prolapse issues
◊ Fertility services and pre-conceptional counselling
◊ Psychology services
◊ Gynaecology issues
◊ Menstrual and peri-menopausal treatment
◊ Obstetric problems
◊ Cervical Screening Tests (Pap smears) and colposcopies
◊ Minor procedures
◊ Surgical procedures
◊ General surgery (such as hernia, biliary dysfunction)
◊ Breast cancer (management and surgery)
◊ Sexual health and contraception services
◊ Healthy lifestyle (weight loss, diet, etc)
◊ Quit smoking support
◊ Diabetes care
◊ and more ……
How we can help you & your family Shepparton Women's Health Centre
Gynaecology
At Shepparton Women’s Health Centre, we provide a range of gynaecology services to patients, delivering personalised care of the very highest quality.
Gynaecology consultation
Gynaecology services offered include advice and treatment of:
Fertility issues
Endometriosis
Menstrual problems
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Sexually transmitted infections
Pre-conceptional counselling
Contraception issues
Prolapse issues, inluding conservative treatment
Pap smears and colpscopy
Sexual problems
Continence issues
Minor procedures
Major procedures
ultrasound scanning
and more…
Minor procedures
The Gynaecologists also carry out a range of minor procedures at the clinic, including:
Colposcopy and biopsy
Vulvoscopy and biopsy
Removal of polyps
Endometrial sampling
Insertion/removal of Implanon Implant
Insertion/removal of Mirena and Copper IUDs
Gynaecological surgery
If surgery is required, procedures may be performed at the Kyabram District Health Service for public or private patients. Private patients may also choose to have a procedure performed at the Shepparton Private Hospital.
Surgeries may include:
Prolapse surgery and repair hysterectomy
Hysteroscopy
Curette
Laparoscopy, diagnostic and treatment of endometriosis
Advanced laparoscopy, ovarian cysts, oophorectomy, ectopic pregnancy
Hysterectomies including laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy
LETZ procedure, treatment of cervical abnormalities
Endometrial ablation
Insertion/removal of Mirena IUD
The Gynaecologists at Shepparton Women’s Health Centre will always try to make you feel comfortable and at ease before beginning any treatments.
They will also keep you informed at every stage and will discuss any questions or queries you may have for your peace of mind.
Urodynamics
Urodynamics at Shepparton Women’s Health Centre.
Specialist consultation and tailored bladder-function testing now available locally.
Urodynamic testing is available at Shepparton Women’s Health Centre, improving regional access to specialist bladder assessment for women across the Goulburn Valley and surrounding areas.
Urodynamics objectively evaluates bladder storage and emptying. It can help distinguish stress urinary incontinence, detrusor overactivity and voiding dysfunction when symptoms or clinical findings alone do not provide a clear diagnosis. The findings can support treatment tailored to the individual patient.
Who may benefit from referral?
- Mixed or diagnostically unclear urinary incontinence
- Persistent urgency, frequency, nocturia or urge incontinence
- Difficulty emptying the bladder or suspected urinary retention
- Bladder symptoms associated with pelvic organ prolapse
- Persistent or recurrent symptoms following continence or prolapse surgery
- Complex presentations where urodynamic findings may influence treatment or surgical planning
Consultation before testing
Each patient will first attend a specialist consultation to review their symptoms, clinical history, previous treatment and available investigations. Where clinically appropriate, urodynamic testing will then be arranged at a subsequent appointment.
This staged approach allows the testing protocol to be tailored to the individual patient and the clinical question, maximising the likelihood that the study will clarify the diagnosis or influence management. A report and management recommendations will be provided to the referring practitioner.
Regional access
Having this advanced diagnostic service available locally may reduce the need for patients to travel to Melbourne and supports more integrated regional care – from investigation through to conservative, medical or surgical management.
Specialist expertise
Clinical oversight and interpretation are provided by specialists, including Dr Deb Karmakar, who completed advanced urogynaecology fellowship training in Australia and the United Kingdom. This included an International Urogynecological Association Clinical Fellowship with dedicated experience in urodynamic assessment and the medical and surgical management of associated conditions.
Relevant publications from the clinical team span female voiding dysfunction, stress-incontinence surgery, surgical complications, informed consent and shared decision-making. Selected examples are listed below.
Referrals and fees
A GP referral is required. Please send to:
100-104 Corio Street
Shepparton Vic 3630
Phone: 03 5821 3555 / Fax: 03 5821 3288
Email: info@sheppwhc.com.au
Where available, referrals should include relevant urinary symptoms, previous continence or prolapse procedures, current medications, urine results, bladder diary, imaging and post-void residual measurements.
Flexible fee arrangements are available for patients without private health insurance, and individual circumstances can be discussed confidentially with our team.
Patient information: International Urogynecological Association – Urodynamics
Selected relevant publications
Representative publications supporting the team’s work in bladder dysfunction, continence surgery and patient-centred pelvic-floor care.
- Nikpoor P, Karmakar D, Dwyer PL. Female voiding dysfunction: a practical approach to diagnosis and treatment. Current Obstetrics and Gynecology Reports. 2018;7:74-83.
- Dwyer PL, Karmakar D. Surgical management of urinary stress incontinence – where are we now?. Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology. 2019;54:31-40.
- Karmakar D, Mostafa A, Abdel-Fattah M. Long-term outcomes of transobturator tapes in women with stress urinary incontinence: E-TOT randomised controlled trial. BJOG. 2017;124:973-981.
- Karmakar D, Dwyer PL, Murray C, et al. Long-term effectiveness and safety of open Burch colposuspension versus retropubic midurethral sling for stress urinary incontinence. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2021;224:593.e1-593.e8.
- Karmakar D, Dwyer PL. Failure of expectations in vaginal surgery: lack of appropriate consent, goals and expectations of surgery. Current Urology Reports. 2016;17(12):87.
Obstetrics
We offer a variety of obstetrics services in Shepparton, so if you’re seeking support in this area, then please contact the team at Shepparton Women’s Health Centre. From family planning, pre-conceptional advice and pregnancy check-ups to postnatal checks, we can do all this and more.
Our obstetric services include:
Family planning:
If you’re planning to have a family or wish to hold off for the time being, then we can provide whatever assistance you need in this area.
From handling contraception issues and birth control to discussing how to prepare for having children naturally or advice and help concerning the best way forward for IVF treatment, you’ll find all the support you’ll need at Shepparton Women’s Health Centre.
Antenatal care:
The months before you give birth are a time of preparation, both for you and the baby, and we can help you with every aspect of this at Shepparton Women’s Health Centre.
Our team can oversee your pregnancy from start to finish, performing all the necessary tests and procedures to give you peace of mind.
Limited perinatal services:
As you approach the final stages of your pregnancy, we can help you prepare for your delivery and provide postnatal checks. Chat to our team for more information on this.
Pregnancy check-ups:
Attending the clinic for regular check-ups throughout your pregnancy is key to ensuring the best possible outcome and we can do all of these at the clinic.
For more information or to book an appointment, please call our clinic on 03 5821 3555 to discuss your requirements.
Paediatrics
At Shepparton Women’s Health Centre, we provide a range of general Paediatric services and provide a holistic approach towards patients and their families.
The Paediatrician at our clinic looks after newborn babies and their problems, deals with early childhood growth and developmental issues, and a wide range of paediatric medical conditions including:
· Autism Spectrum Disorder
· Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder
· Learning difficulties
· Developmental delays
· Adolescent medical / behavioural issues
· Migrant health issues
· Asthma
· Anaemia
· Epilepsy
· Allergy
· Hay fever
· Eczema
· Constipation
· Newborn babies’ feeding issues, growth concerns
To make an appointment with the Paediatrician, please call 03 5821 3555 today!
LGBTQI+ Medicine
Shepparton Women’s Health Centre strives to provide high quality medical care and support for people who identify as transgender, gender diverse and non-binary, or people who are still exploring their identity.
Gender affirming medical care, based on the informed consent model is available, including accessing hormones, referral to specialists and support services, including peer support.
If you would like to access LGBTQI+ friendly GPs ask our reception to make you an appointment!
To make an appointment please call 03 5821 3555 today!
Immunisations
Find the option that is best for you.
The Nurses and GPs provide a comprehensive immunisation service.
We stock the complete range of government funded vaccines which includes childhood immunisations, immunisations for the pregnant couple, influenza, pneumococcal and shingles vaccines. “Catch up” immunisations for those who are not appropriately immunised are also available.
The whooping cough vaccine is available to all family members who require vaccination prior to the birth of a child. This is a non-government funded vaccine.
Shepparton Women’s Health Centre also stock a range of private standard vaccines that are generally available at the time of consultation. A small overhead cost is applied to each private vaccine cost base to cover transport, quality control, temperature requirements and nursing admin time.
While every effort is made to have the vaccines available, it can vary depending on availability from suppliers and peak demand periods.
We can also provide advice on the relevant vaccines when travelling overseas.
For any questions relating to immunisations, please call 03 5821 3555.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy patients will receive a one-hour comprehensive assessment, including bladder and bowel function testing and a physical examination. Patients will then be provided with an individualised management plan.
Conditions treated:
Bladder and bowel conditions
Constipation
Urinary urgency and / or frequency
Night toileting difficulties
Before and after surgery
(prostate cancer, hysterectomy, prolapse repair)
Sexual pain/dyspareunia
Pelvic floor dysfunction
Internal pelvic pain
Overactive bladder
Anorectal disorders
Prolapse assessment and management with pessary fitting
Stress incontinence
Pregnancy and post-natal issues
Men’s health and internal pelvic pain
No referral letter is required to make an appointment. Physiotherapy services may be covered by DVA and Medicare care plans. Payment is via cash, cheque, or EFTPOS on the day. Private Health Insurance rebates are available for this physiotherapy service.
For more information or to book an appointment, please call our clinic on 03 5821 3555 to discuss your requirements.
Healthy Lifestyle
Do you want to make some changes to improve your health but not sure where to start? The experienced staff at this Practice can work with you to help you set goals and get motivated to achieve better health and quality of life. This may be by aiming to lose weight or to improve some of your health markers such as cholesterol, glucose levels or blood pressure through making improvements in your everyday choices that you make.
For more information or to book an appointment, please call our clinic on 03 5821 3555 to discuss your requirements.
Psychology
Psychology services available at the Shepparton Women’s Health Centre include:
The Psychologist provides counselling services on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for both males and females, individuals and couples, and for adults, adolescents and children.
With a Referral and Mental Health Care Plan from your GP, Medicare will rebate $86.15 per session for up to 10 sessions in a calendar year.
Counselling can assist with a range of issues including:
◊ Anxiety
◊ Depression
◊ Stress
◊ Relationship Issues
◊ Trauma
◊ Family Violence
◊ Parenting
◊ Grief
◊ Anger management
The decision to start counselling offers a range of positive benefits that can improve and enhance your life.
You can express yourself freely in a confidential setting with an unbiased trained Psychologist who is bound by a code of ethics. This allows you to understand your thoughts and feelings and how they affect your behaviour allowing you to learn productive ways to deal with them in a safe place.
Counselling helps you to address your problems in a positive way by helping to clarify the issues, explore options, develop strategies and increase self-awareness.
For more information or to book an appointment, please call the Psychologist on 0429 665 560, or our clinic on 03 5821 3555 to discuss your requirements.
Quit Support
Did you know that getting support can increase your chances to quit smoking? There are many ways you can go about this. The GPs at our clinic can help you work towards your goal of quitting by navigating pathways to quit and provide you with helpful counselling and support.
For help to quit smoking, please call the clinic on 03 5821 3555 to make an appointment.
Diabetes Care
Are you living with Diabetes (Type 1 or Type 2) or been diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes (diabetes in pregnancy)? The General Practitioners and Practice Nurses can help support you to self-manage your diabetes whilst working with relevant local organisations to provide the best services to you.
To book an appointment for diabetes care, please call us on 03 5821 3555 to discuss your requirements.
Cervical Screening Tests
Are you due for your Cervical Screening Test? This test used to be called a pap smear or pap test. Now recommended for women every 5 years from aged 25 through to having an exit test between 70-74 years old. This simple test aims to pick up a virus that we know is linked to Cervical Cancer. It is done in the same way as a pap smear but using more accurate technology. Keep in mind that if you have been putting off this test and are overdue you may be eligible for a self-collection in the clinic.
To book an appointment with one of the GPs, please call us on 03 5821 3555.
Our commitment to you is to provide outstanding service in all your Healthcare requirements.
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We also provide telehealth services with specialists not local to the area such as endocrinologists.
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