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The go-to for Gippsland
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 long travel times and time away from family, work and community. At St John of God Berwick Hospital, we are committed to changing that.
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.
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.
Orthopaedic surgeons consulting in Gippsland
- Mr Andrew Salipas - consulting in Drouin
- Mr Ravi Dissanayake - consulting in Wonthaggi
- Mr Rez Rahim - consulting in Traralgon
- Mr Andries De Villiers - consulting in Warragul
- Mr Ruch Dissanayake - consulting in Warragul
Neurosurgeons consulting in Gippsland
- Mr David Oehme - consulting in Warragul
Urologists consulting in Gippsland
- Mr Paul Manohar - consulting in Warragul
- Mr Shekib Shahbaz - consulting in Morwell
- Mr Munad Khan - consulting in Morwell
- Dr Sarah Azer - consulting in Drouin
Doctors across all health care specialties consult with St John of God Berwick Hospital, including colorectal, oncology, gynaecology, oncology, rehabilitation, haematology, plastic surgery and many more.
- Arthroplasty
- Carpal tunnel
- Foot and ankle orthopaedics
- Hip replacements
- Knee replacements
- Lower limb surgery
- Paediatric orthopaedics
- Robotic Surgery
- Robotic surgery - orthopaedics
- Sports injuries
- Spinal surgery - orthopaedics
- Total knee replacement
- Upper limb surgery
- Minimally invasive spinal surgery
- Spinal disorders
- Bladder cancer
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy – ESWL
- Female Urology
- GreenLight Laser
- Laser surgery
- Lasertripsy
- Penile prostheses
- Peyronie's disease
- Prostatectomy – laparoscopic
- Prostatectomy – robotic
- Prostatic brachytherapy
- Prostatic disorders
- Reconstructive urological surgery
- Robotic Surgery
- Robotic surgery - urology
- Urodynamic investigation
- Urology
- Uro-oncology
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.
Contact our Gippsland Care Co-ordinator who can help you find a doctor, explain funding options, assist with transport and answer all your questions.
Convenient care, with support every step of the way
We know that even when care is closer to home, travel can still be a concern for Gippsland residents. That’s why we offer practical support to make accessing care as easy and stress-free as possible. Our team can assist with accessing transport options, helping you find the right doctor, and connecting you with local accommodation, including discounted options for family members, loved ones and support people. With onsite car parking available, we aim to remove as many barriers as possible — so you can focus on your health, not the logistics.
Accessing our hospital
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.
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