Women and children's outpatient clinic Nepean Hospital
Contact
location Women and Children’s Outpatients, Building D Level 3, Nepean Hospital, Kingswood, NSW 2747 Get directions
Postal address : PO Box 63, Penrith NSW 2751
phone
Fax (02) 4734 3213
opening hours
Women and children's outpatient clinic patients can access specialist appointments, tests and procedures without being admitted to hospital.
About us
We provide a range of specialist and general services for women and children including developmental assessments, general paediatrics, genetics, obstetric pre anaesthetic assessment and paediatric surgery.
Referral information
Patients will need a referral from their doctor or GP (general practitioner) including details of their patient history, current medications and symptoms, addressed to one of our specialists or paediatricians.
See the specific clinic information below for any referral forms and instructions.
Referrals are not required for the Obstetric Pre Anaesthetic Assessment Clinic (OPAC).
Clinic services, specialists and hours
The following specialist services are available at the Nepean Hospital Women and children's outpatient clinic.
Antenatal care
Information
Our antenatal clinics provide regular checkups and care for women throughout their pregnancy.
We offer several options including general practitioners (GPs) shared care, caseload midwifery, obstetric led care and midwifery led care.
Making an appointment
We recommend contacting the hospital at 10 to 12 weeks of pregnancy to arrange for your first antenatal care appointment. On your first visit we will do a comprehensive assessment of your medical history and discuss care options with you.
All new patients will need a referral from their GP (general practitioner) or specialist addressed to one of our below specialists. GPs and referring clinicians can access the form in the Nepean Blue Mountains LHD outpatient referral catalogue.
Specialists
High risk antenatal care
- Dr Steven Joung
- Dr Olivia Byrnes(MFM)
- Dr Vicki Chio
- Dr Maylene Pineda (MFM).
Low risk antenatal care
- Dr Dheya Al Mashat
- Dr Nicole Stamatopoulos
- Dr Valeria Lanzarone
- Dr Sarah Pixton
- Dr Trupti Kanade
- Dr Naman Dahiya.
Hours of service
| Clinic | Hours |
|---|---|
| Maternity services | Monday to Friday (closed public holidays) between 8:30am and 4pm (some special clinics may be held outside these hours) |
Developmental assessment
Information
We see patients who have been referred by a paediatrician or through the Nepean Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
See the Developmental Assessment page for referral criteria and appointment information.
General paediatrics
Information
Our general paediatricians provide diagnosis, treatment and care for infants, children and young people.
Making an appointment
All new patients will need a referral from their GP (general practitioner) or specialist. Referrals must contain the reason for the consultation, a birth and developmental history and, where required, relevant reports such as:
- psychometric assessments
- speech therapy reports
- occupational therapy reports
- psychology reports
- pathology results
- medical imaging results
- hearing and eye assessment results.
The referral will need to be sent to the clinic before an appointment can be made. GPs and referring clinicians can access the form in the Nepean Blue Mountains LHD outpatient referral catalogue.
What to bring
- Medicare card for bulk billing
- list of current medications
- previous test and pathology results, reports and scans if available.
General paediatricians provide diagnosis, treatment and care for infants, children and young people.
Hours of service
| Specialist | Hours |
|---|---|
| Dr Sowmya Gandham | Monday 10am to 2pm |
| Dr Anthony Liu | Tuesday 8:30am to 12:30pm |
| Dr Habib Bhurawala | Thursday 9am to 12pm |
| Dr Vishal Gupta | Friday 8am to 12pm |
Genetics
Information
We provide services to pregnant women and children who have been diagnosed with a genetic condition, are thought to have one, or are at risk of having one.
See the Genetics page for referral criteria and appointment information.
Gynaecology and colposcopy care
Information
We offer a range of clinics including general, fertility, contraception and colposcopy.
Making an appointment
A referral is required and addressed to one of our specialists.
Specialists
- Dr Dheya Al Mashat
- Dr Trupti Kanade
- Dr Sarah Pixton
- Dr Sujana Molakatalla
- Dr Naman Dahiya
- Dr Nicole Stamatopoulos
- Dr Kathleen Niven (Colposcopy)
- Dr Nikhil Patravali (Fertility & General).
GPs and referring clinicians can access the referral form in the Nepean Blue Mountains LHD outpatient referral catalogue.
Hours of service
| Clinic | Hours |
|---|---|
| Colposcopy services | Wednesday and Thursday 1:30 pm to 4:00pm |
| Gynaecology services | Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 4:00pm (times vary depending on clinic) |
| Fertility services | Every second Tuesday 8:30am to 11:30am |
Obstetric pre anaesthetic assessment
Making an appointment
A referral is not required to see one of our specialists. Call (02) 4734 2373 to make an appointment.
What to bring
- Medicare card for bulk billing
- list of current medications
- previous test and pathology results, reports and scans if available.
Hours of service
Monday and Friday from 8:30am to 12:30pm.
Paediatric surgery
Making an appointment
Appointments can be made by calling Women and Children's Outpatients on (02) 4734 2373.
Patients will need a detailed referral form from a GP, addressed to Dr Catherine Langusch or to the Paediatric Surgery Clinic. GPs and referring clinicians can access the form in the Nepean Blue Mountains LHD outpatient referral catalogue.
What to bring
- Medicare card for bulk billing
- referral letter
- previous test and pathology results, reports and scans if available.
Hours of service
This clinic is run by Dr Catherine Langusch every second Monday between 1pm and 3:30pm.
Related information
Smoke-free policy
All our hospitals and locations are smoke-free. Smoking anywhere on the grounds may result in a $300 fine. View our policy.