Care closer to home at St John of God Berwick Hospital
St John of God Berwick Hospital is proud to be the go-to for Gippsland, providing high-quality private health care for regional communities — closer to home.
Located at the gateway to Gippsland, we offer access to experienced specialists, modern facilities and compassionate care, without the need to travel into metropolitan Melbourne.
Supporting Gippsland communities, every step of the way
For many residents, accessing specialist health care has traditionally meant travelling long distances and time away from family, work and community.
At St John of God Berwick Hospital, we are committed to changing that by providing greater access to specialist care closer to home.
As the go-to for Gippsland, we support regional patients by offering:
- Specialists who consult in the area.
- Access to a wide range of medical and surgical specialties.
- Care closer to home, with less travel than city hospitals.
- A welcoming, community-focused hospital environment.
- Strong connections with local GPs and specialists across Gippsland.
Find a Gippsland specialist
Doctors who consult in Gippsland — and care for you at Berwick
Many of the specialists who work at St John of God Berwick Hospital also consult in Gippsland, enabling continuity of care throughout your treatment journey.
This means you can:
- See your specialist locally.
- Have your procedure or treatment at St John of God Berwick Hospital.
- Recover, knowing your care team understands you, your community and your needs.
Cardiologists consulting in Gippsland
- Dr David Chieng – consulting in Morwell, Traralgon, Wonthaggi
- Dr James Sapontis: interventional cardiology – consulting in Warragul
Gastroenterologists consulting in Gippsland
- Mr Eric Ee - consulting in Warragul
- Dr Matthew Peverelle - consulting in Leongatha
- Dr Anton Rajaduari – consulting in Cowes, Wonthaggi and Warragul
- Dr Manjeet Sandhu - consulting in Warragul
General surgeons consulting in Gippsland
- Mr Neil Jayasuriya – consulting in Morwell, Traralgon
- Mr Paul Ah-Tye: bariatric surgery – consulting in Warragul
- Mr Aravinthan Saravanamuttu: bariatric and gastrointestinal surgery – consulting in Warragul
- Dr Justin James: breast surgery – consulting in Wonthaggi
- Mr Cyril Tsan: breast and thyroid surgery – consulting in Warragul
- Mr Kwang Tay: colorectal surgery – consulting in Warragul
- Ms Chere McCamley: breast surgery – consulting in Drouin, Morwell, Warragul and Leongatha
- Mr Mithra Sritharan: hepatobiliary surgery – consulting in Warragul
- Mr Travis Ackermann: hepatobiliary surgery – consulting in Cowes and Wonthaggi
Obstetricians and gynaecologists consulting in Gippsland
- Dr Sajeewa Rathnayake – consulting in Warragul
Oncologists consulting in Gippsland
- Dr Evangeline Samuel - consulting in Traralgon
- Dr Bhavini Shah - consulting in Warragul and Traralgon
Ophthalmologists consulting in Gippsland
- Dr David Ehrlich – consulting in Wonthaggi
- Dr Suheb Ahmed – consulting in Bairnsdale, Morwell and Warragul
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons consulting in Gippsland
- Mr Joseph Gunn – consulting in Warragul
Orthopaedic surgeons consulting in Gippsland
- Mr Andrew Salipas - consulting in Drouin
- Mr Ravi Dissanayake - consulting in Wonthaggi and Warragul
- Mr Rez Rahim - consulting in Traralgon
- Mr Andries De Villiers - consulting in Warragul
- Mr Ruch Dissanayake – consulting in Warragul and Cowes
Neurosurgeons consulting in Gippsland
- Mr David Oehme - consulting in Warragul
Physicians consulting in Gippsland
- Dr Saadat Ali Saleemi – consulting in Morwell
- Dr Mirza Baig - consulting in Warragul
Respiratory and sleep physician consulting in Gippsland
- Dr Harshan Jeyakumar – consulting in Warragul and Morwell
Thoracic surgeons consulting in Gippsland
- A/Prof Cliff Choong - consulting in Warragul
- A/Prof Andrew Cochrane - consulting in Warragul
Urologists consulting in Gippsland
- Mr Paul Manohar - consulting in Warragul
- A/Prof Philip McCahy – consulting in Drouin and Sale
- Mr Shekib Shahbaz - consulting in Morwell
- Mr Munad Khan - consulting in Morwell
- Dr Sarah Azer - consulting in Drouin
Vascular surgeons consulting in Gippsland
- Mr Ming Yii - consulting in Traralgon
Here for Gippsland — now and into the future
No matter where you live, St John of God Berwick Hospital is here to support you with compassionate care, experienced specialists and a deep commitment to the region.
Self-funding
Our hospital offers care for patients with private health insurance as well as self-funding options, providing greater choice, shorter waiting times and convenient access to treatment. Our team can help you understand your options and guide you through the process, making it easier to access high-quality care when you need it.
Supporting Gippsland GPs
We work closely with local GPs to support their patients with specialist care closer to home. We partner with local practices to ensure continuity of care and clear communication, while also supporting GPs through practice visits, CPD events and direct access to our GP Liaison who is available to assist with referrals and specialist connections.