At Essence Healthcare, we pride ourselves on being one of Melbourne’s most trusted providers of women’s health services, offering comprehensive care, expert practitioners, and tailored services that focus on the well-being of women at all life stages.
As an inclusive practice, we provide high-quality healthcare to all women and people born with uterus, irrespective of their age or background.
So, if you have a medical concern, are worried about painful periods, heavy menstrual periods, fibroids, ovarian cysts, fertility, ,cervical cancer screening, require peri/menopause management, or simply want to discuss your general health needs, please don’t hesitate to contact us today.
Comprehensive Womens Health Services
Our expert team of medical professionals has extensive experience in addressing physical, mental, and reproductive issues across various women’s health topics.
Below are just some of the many areas where we can provide you with the best medical care.
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Why Women Should Visit a Health Clinic Regularly
For all women, it is important to schedule routine check-up appointments at a women’s health clinic at least once a year. Doing this is the best way to ensure the early detection and prevention of any health issues you might experience.
At Essence Healthcare, we support women’s health throughout every stage of their lives and encourage our patients to have cervical cancer checks at least once every five years if they are between the ages of 25 and 74.
We also recommend heart checks every two years if they are over the age of 45 and breast cancer screening every two years if they are between 50 and 74.
Meet Our Women’s Health Specialists
At Essence Healthcare, we have assembled one of the best women’s health medical care teams in Melbourne.
Led by Dr. Isabela Dos Anjos and Dr. Hester Freeman, they specialise in gynaecology/women’s health and have many years of experience and several medical qualifications in these special interest areas.
You can learn more about our team’s experience and qualifications here.
What Makes Our Clinic Different?
Essence Healthcare is one of the leading providers of women’s health services in Melbourne. What sets us apart from others is the exceptional experience, expertise, and compassion of our team and their ability to provide patients with tailored plans focused specifically on their wellbeing.
We also use state-of-the-art medical equipment, which enables us to develop successful treatment plans around the accurate diagnostics they produce.
Moreover, as an inclusive, multicultural practice, our team welcomes diversity and does all it can to provide all our patients with an exceptional quality of healthcare that results in them enjoying a high level of satisfaction, as evidenced by over 60 five-star reviews on Google.
Women’s Health FAQs
What services does the clinic offer?
At Essence Healthcare, we offer a wide range of women’s health services, including general gynaecology, menopause management, laparoscopic / key hole surgerties, reproductive health, fertility treatments, endometriosis treatments, breast health, weight management, cervical screening, and medical termination.
In addition, we also provide general practice and cosmetic medicine services.
Can I see a female doctor?
Yes! Dr. Isabela Dos Anjos is a specialist female gynaecologist and Dr. Hester Freeman is a female GP and they are available for consultations about all aspects of women’s health.
Are your services covered by Medicare/private insurance?
We are a mixed billing clinic. Part of the consultation fees and treatments may be covered partially or in full by Medicare or your health insurance. Contact our friendly team for more information.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Our team will advise you on what to bring to your first appointment. But it is a good idea to show the doctor any documents relating to your medical history.
How do I book an appointment?
If you would like to book an appointment with one of our doctors or women’s health services professionals, please phone us at (03) 9966 3640 or click the ‘Book Now’ tab in the top right-hand corner of the screen. To book with Dr Isabela you will need a referral from your GP and need to contact the clinic directly. If you do not have a referral from a GP, we are happy to help organize an appointment with one of our GPs.