Dr Portia Spaulding

15/05/2022

Thank you so much to the wonderful Dr Kirsten Connan and TasOGS Women’s Health GPs, and to the whole TasOGS team for caring for my patients during my maternity leave over the next few months ⭐️

We are very much looking forward to introducing our newest little person soon 💛

Please join us in wishing Dr Portia Spaulding all the VERY best as she prepares for her new journey ahead!!

Portia is now on leave for the rest of 2022 as she awaits the arrival of her new baby.

The TasOGS team wish you all the very best Portia and we can not wait to meet your new addition 💙💙

20/12/2021

TasOGS COVID PLAN

From Tuesday the 21st of December, ALL patients (and support person) will be required to wear a surgical mask for consultations at TasOGS.

If you do not have access to a surgical mask, these will be available upon entry.

Thank you for your ongoing respect of our COVID safety requirements.

08/12/2021

TasOGS COVID PLAN

TasOGS will be working to ensure you are safe during your healthcare visit with the following plan from the 15th of December:

- Check-In TAS APP for ALL
- Screens at reception
- Masks for ALL (you may bring your own)
- HEPA filter ventilators in rooms
- Attendance ONLY if aysmptomatic OR COVID negative within last 72 hours
- No children in attendance
- Option of TELEHEALTH for ALL (excluding pregnancy care)

We are committed to providing excellent healthcare, and committed to keeping you safe. Thank you for your understanding with these changes. X

13/12/2020

Thank you so much to the wonderful Dr Kirsten Connan for covering our TasOGS patients whilst I have been on maternity leave 💛

After a sudden and early start to maternity leave I’ve truly had the most wonderful few months being a new mum to our beautiful baby girl Ella 💗

And am looking forward to returning to the rooms this week ⭐️

(📸: The amazing Dr Hannah Chapman @ www.hannahchapmanphotography.com)

04/07/2020

Thank you to Dr Kirsten Connan for covering TasOGS this weekend via the TasOGS call service 💛

Please call the Hobart Private Hospital maternity ward on 6214 3383 with any pregnancy issues.

Stay safe and well, and have a wonderful weekend ⭐️

25/05/2020

Having a bit of fun amongst the challenges we’ve all experienced over last few months. Thank you to everyone who helped to make this work! ☺️

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the establishment of high standards of practice in obstetrics and gynaecology and women’s health.

24/03/2020

Further updated advice from RANZCOG for pregnant women regarding COVID-19

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the establishment of high standards of practice in obstetrics and gynaecology and women’s health.

16/03/2020

Some good advice from RANZCOG on COVID-19 for pregnant women and their families:

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the establishment of high standards of practice in obstetrics and gynaecology and women’s health.

14/03/2020

It’s time to act now. Please help us to so that we as healthcare providers can look after you and your families during this unprecedented time

update.

At TasOGS we are wanting to be prepared for COVID-19.

There are too many vulnerable community members that we need to protect, especially our elderly. If we do this, and it hasn't been needed, we lose nothing.

The following steps have been put into place with our TasOGS team:

- Screening all staff and patients at risk for COVID19
- Asking all risk for COVID19 to leave TasOGS immediately to head home & call the public health hotline on 1800 671 738 OR head to HPH ED
- No shaking hands or kissing
- No holding babies or toddlers
- Wiping down the practice surfaces repeated throughout the day
- Requesting support persons are kept to an absolute minimum
- Removal of all non essentials from the rooms (ie: magazines, toys, books, etc)
- Using Skype Telehealth for staff and patients at risk for COVID19 or in quarantine
- Acknowledging that appointments and surgery for non-urgent/emergency may be cancelled
- Providing staff and patient updates on COVID-19 as needed (beyond current public health measure - thank you to those diligently working in this area for our safety)

THANK YOU for your generous understanding during these unprecedented times ⭐️

13/01/2020

Dr Portia Spaulding is TasOGS's newest O&G specialist!

Portia is a long-term Hobart local. She officially commences her specialist practice at the end of January 2020. She is now accepting referrals for both obstetrics and gynaecology and has an appointment wait time of approximately 2 weeks.

Portia’s professional interests include caring for women with normal and high-risk pregnancies, as well as general gynaecology, laparoscopy and ultrasound. Her gynaecological interests include abnormal uterine bleeding, PCOS, pelvic pain, ovarian cysts, contraception, menopause and fertility planning.

Portia is passionate about providing quality, holistic and woman-centred care, and is committed to educating women to actively engage in their health and well-being 💜

13/01/2020

Dr Kirsten Connan & the TasOGS team are delighted to introduce Dr Portia Spaulding!

Portia will commence her specialist practice at TasOGS as an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in February 2020. She will accept gynaecology referrals from October 2019 and obstetric bookings from January 2020.

Portia grew up in Tasmania, with Hobart her family home. She completed her medical degree at the University of Tasmania before moving to Melbourne to start her specialist training. Portia has trained at Monash, Eastern, and Ballarat Health Services in Victoria, and is completing her advanced training at the Royal Hobart Hospital. Her professional interests include caring for women with normal and high-risk pregnancies, as well as general gynaecology, laparoscopy and ultrasound. She has recently completed part one of her Diploma of Diagnostic Ultrasound (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) through the Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (ASUM).

Portia is passionate about providing quality, holistic and woman-centred care, and is committed to educating women to actively engage in their health and well-being ⭐