Partnering with Gynaecologists to Deliver Holistic Surgical Care
We’re proud to collaborate with gynaecologists who believe recovery begins before surgery.
Each partner clinic has embedded Matilda’s digital prehab and rehab program into their surgical pathway ensuring every patient receives truly multidisciplinary care at the lowest cost!
Our Partnering Gynaecologists & Clinics
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Dr Jade Acton
WA Gynae & Surgery, Perth, Western Australia
Dr Acton is an AGES-trained minimally invasive surgeon with a special interest in endometriosis and pelvic pain and director at WA Gynae & Surgery, in Perth, Australia.
She’s passionate about empowering patients with knowledge and coordinated care, embedding Matilda into her surgical pathway to ensure every patient is supported before and after surgery. Dr Acton is the lead of the clinical advisory board at Matilda -

Dr Rose McDonnell
Dr Rose McDonnell, Perth, Western Australia
Dr McDonnell provides compassionate, comprehensive care from diagnosis through to recovery. With expertise in fertility and advanced laparoscopic surgery, she combines clinical excellence with genuine empathy, helping patients feel comfortable, supported, and confident in every step of their treatment journey.
Dr McDonnell is also a clinical advisor for Matilda
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Dr Sam Mooney
Dr Sam Mooney, Melbourne, Victoria
Dr Mooney is a highly skilled obstetrician and gynaecologist with advanced training in minimally invasive surgery and a special interest in endometriosis, pelvic pain, and infertility. She provides comprehensive care across fertility, gynaecology, and obstetrics, combining surgical expertise with a compassionate, research-informed approach. As a PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne, Sam is actively contributing to research.
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Dr Michal Amir
Dr Michal Amir, Melbourne, Victoria
Dr Amir is a specialist Gynaecologist and Obstetrician with an active private practice in Melbourne. She holds public positions as a Visiting Medical Officer at Sandringham Hospital and at the Royal Women’s Hospital.
Dr Amir aims to provide every person with optimum professional care. She involves patients and, where appropriate, their families in the important decision making surrounding their care and management.
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Dr Tran Nguyen
FBW Gynaecology Plus, Adelaide, South Australia
Dr Nguyen is a South Australian gynaecologist with a special interest in minimally invasive surgery, pelvic floor dysfunction, and fertility. She holds public appointments as an O&G staff specialist at Lyell McEwin Hospital and Modbury Hospital.
Dr Nguyen is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care and works closely with patients, and where appropriate their families, to support informed decision-making throughout their care.
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Dr Fariba Behnia-Willison
FBW Gynaecology Plus, Adelaide, South Australia
Dr Behnia-Willison is a specialist Gynaecologist with a focus on pelvic floor medicine, reconstructive surgery, advanced laparoscopy, and endometriosis care.
She is the founder of FBW Gynaecology Plus in Adelaide and holds public and academic appointments as a senior consultant and university lecturer. Dr Behnia-Willison is known for her person-centred, holistic approach, supporting informed decision-making and quality-of-life outcomes alongside surgical care.
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Dr Alex Carey
FBW Gynaecology Plus, Adelaide, South Australia
Dr Carey is a South Australian specialist gynaecologist with a special interest in laparoscopic and vaginal surgery, fertility, and adolescent gynaecology. She holds a public appointment at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital and an honorary clinical lecturer position at the University of Adelaide.
Dr Carey is committed to evidence-based, patient-centred care and is passionate about improving health outcomes for women across all life stages.
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Dr Dan Krishnan
Inner West Women’s & Children, Sydney, New South Wales.
Dr Krishnan is a specialist obstetrician and gynaecologist with a special interest in minimally invasive surgery, including advanced laparoscopy and robotic techniques for conditions such as endometriosis and adenomyosis.
He completed an AGES-accredited fellowship at the Sydney Minimally Invasive Gynaecology Surgery Unit and now holds a staff specialist position at The Sutherland Hospital. Dr Krishnan is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centred care.
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Dr Bernadette McElhinney
Soleil Health, Perth, Western Australia
Dr McElhinney is a specialist obstetrician and gynaecologist with a special interest in advanced gynaecological endoscopy, including the management of endometriosis, fibroids, abnormal uterine bleeding, and colposcopy.
She completed her medical training in Ireland and specialist training in the UK, followed by a fellowship at King Edward Memorial Hospital, where she later joined the Endoscopy Unit. Dr McElhinney is committed to evidence-based, patient-centred care.
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Dr Kate Walsh
East O and G, Adelaide, South Australia
Dr Walsh is a specialist obstetrician and gynaecologist with a special interest in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, including the management of endometriosis, fibroids, and heavy menstrual bleeding.
She is accredited in advanced techniques such as vNOTES hysterectomy and works within a multidisciplinary team to optimise recovery and outcomes for her patients. Dr Walsh is committed to evidence-based, patient-centred care, with a strong focus on empowering women to make informed choices across all stages of life.
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Dr Ellen Raghoudi
East O and G, Adelaide, South Australia
Dr Raghoudi is a specialist obstetrician and gynaecologist with a special interest in advanced laparoscopic surgery and the management of endometriosis.
She completed her medical degree at Flinders University and undertook specialist training across major and regional hospitals in South Australia. Dr Raghoudi provides care across all stages of life, including both low and high-risk pregnancies, and is committed to evidence-based, patient-centred care with a strong focus on education and empowerment.
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Dr Ludy du Plessis
East O and G, Adelaide, South Australia
Dr du Plessis is a specialist obstetrician and gynaecologist with a special interest in minimally invasive surgery and pelvic floor disorders, including prolapse and continence conditions.
He completed his specialist training across major hospitals in Adelaide and has undertaken advanced RANZCOG training in pelvic floor and laparoscopic surgery. Dr du Plessis is committed to evidence-based, patient-centred care and supports women through both low and high-risk pregnancies, including VBAC.
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Dr Kirsten Connan
TasWomen by TasOGs, Tasmania
Dr Connan is a specialist obstetrician and gynaecologist with a special interest in advanced laparoscopic surgery, including the management of complex endometriosis and minimally invasive hysterectomy.
She trained at The Royal Women’s Hospital within the Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Unit and is an accredited Level 6 laparoscopic surgeon through RANZCOG and AGES. Dr Connan is committed to evidence-based, patient-centred care, with a strong focus on education, empowerment, and avoiding unnecessary surgery.
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Dr Amy Correy
TasWomen by TasOGs, Tasmania
Dr Correy is an obstetrician and gynaecologist with a special interest in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, including endometriosis excision and hysterectomy.
She trained at The Royal Women’s Hospital and across regional and metropolitan centres in Australia. Dr Correy is committed to evidence-based, patient-centred care, with a strong focus on empowering patients and supporting optimal surgical outcomes.
Gynaecologists that Refer to Matilda
In addition to our partnering clinics, many gynaecologists across Australia and New Zealand refer patients to Matilda
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Western Australia
Dr Megan Byrnes, Joondalup
Dr Krish Karthigasu, Perth
Dr Jenni Pontre, Perth
Dr Pippa Robertson, Perth
Dr Lauren Kite, Broome
Dr Sean Copson, Perth
Melbourne
A/Prof Catarina Ang, Melbourne
Dr Madeleine Ward, Geelong
Dr Russell Dalton, Ballarat
Dr Michael Bardsley, Ballarat
Dr Shami Kathurusinge, Melbourne
Dr Avelyn Wong, Melbourne
Dr Tarana Lucky, Melbourne
Dr Ken Leong, Melbourne
Prof Luk Rombauts
Dr Helen McNamara
Dr Sue Ann Loh
South Australia
Dr Gemma Hardi, Adelaide
Dr Magdelena Halt, Adelaide
Dr Kate Martin, Adelaide
Dr Kylie Webber, Adelaide
Dr Aimee Wiltshire, Adelaide
Dr Nicola Denton, Adelaide
Dr Mandana Master, Adelaide
Queensland
Dr Tina Fleming, Gold Coast
Dr Tania Widmer, Gold Coast
Dr Albert Jung, Brisbane
Dr Kellie Tathem, Brisbane
Dr Julie Buchanan, Brisbane
Dr Kate Strawson, Brisbane
Dr Rachel Green, Ipswich
Dr Melinda Heywood, Brisbane
Dr Sarah Robinson, Brisbane
Tasmania
Dr Kim Dobromilsky, Burnie
New South Wales
Dr Cherynne Johansson, Sydney
Dr Madeleine Sheppard, Sydney
Dr Tania Morgan, Newcastle
Dr Bas Gerges, Sydney
New Zealand
Dr Padmaja Koya, Auckland
Dr Simon Scheck, Wellington
Dr Michael Wynn-Williams, Auckland
Why partner with Matilda?
Partnering with Matilda helps:
Demonstrate commitment to whole-person, evidence-based care
Provide structured prehab and rehab support for every patient
Simplify patient progress tracking
Ensure access to multidisciplinary education, a community of peers, and weekly group coaching
Provides Matilda at the lowest per patient costs

