Hobart Women's Specialist Clinic

30/03/2025

📞 OUR PHONE LINES ARE CURRENTLY DOWN 📞

We are so sorry for anyone trying to contact us this morning. We are working on fixing the issue as fast as we can & will update everyone as soon as we are up and running again!

HWS 💫

16/06/2024

Doctor Warren has dropped some pretty special news tonight.

NEWSFLASH

I have an announcement that is somewhat depressing but also a little exciting.

As of December 31st 2024 I will no longer be delivering babies.

It is depressing because I really do love to get to know everyone that comes to see me for their antenatal care. We go on a journey together that can sometimes be a little bumpy and scary but most of the time there’s a great outcome. For those where the ending isn’t so great, I help them deal with the aftermath. It really is an honour.

It is exciting because I will now get to go to bed not having to worry about the possibility of getting a phone call in the middle of the night and then possibly have to drag my weary body into the hospital. For those of you that were warned to not interrupt my beauty sleep (let’s face it I need all that I can get) and did anyway – I forgive you.

One of the first deliveries that I was present at was at Charleville Hospital in 1993. The mum sent me a letter and a photo several months later. As you can see in the photo – I had hair then!!! Since then, I’ve delivered many bubs (don’t ask me exactly how many – probably 2 to 3 thousand) and had to deal with the insanity that is the life of an obstetrician. But it’s not just me that’s had to deal with the craziness of obstetrics – my amazing wife and my kids have had to deal with it as well.

If I had my time over, would I choose that path again – Mmmmmmm, maybe not. Having said that, if I’d not decided to become an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist then I would never have met my wife on labour ward at Launceston General Hospital just over 20 years ago. And before you let your minds start dragging in the gutter – she was working as a midwife at the time!

I will continue to practice gynae and increase my workload in infertility. I will also see antenatal patients who are delivering at the Royal Hobart Hospital as public patients. So – don’t forget me!

I’d love to see photos of babies that I have delivered over the years and what they’re like now. Please post them in the comments.

Oh, and if anyone knows a Lauren who was born at Charleville Hospital in 1993 and who’s Dad at that time was a police officer at Quilpie Police Station – feel free to direct her to the post – that’s her that I’m holding.

21/12/2022

Hobart Women's Specialist Clinic will have reduced hours over the Christmas/New Year period.

Friday 23rd 0830-1300
Monday 26th Closed
Tuesday 27th Closed
Wed 28th 0830-1230
Thursday 29th 0830-1230
Friday 30th Closed
Monday 2nd Closed
Tuesday 3rd Resume normal hours

17/07/2022

*To all of our patients*
Due to a power outage over the weekend our phone lines are currently down, for all urgent matters please contact us via email or message & we will respond ASAP.

Thank you!
HWS 💫

05/04/2022

Dr Kennedy is being well looked after in isolation. Kudos to Whisk cafe in Lenah Valley.

Big shout out today to Whisk & Co on Augusta Road, Lenah Valley.
My wife and I have been going there for Friday lunches (when we can) for years and always been impressed by the quality of the food, and efficiency and warmth of the staff. A recent favourite has been the .

I am coming out the other end of the Rona but my wife has been struggling the last couple of days. Today she was uplifted in body and soul by a Danny Veis facilitated home delivery of their sumptuous soup. Amazing!

For the next three months Whisk & Co is contributing 10 cents to every coffee made towards SHE Gynaecological Cancer Group – raising funds towards providing Support, Hope and greater Education for families dealing with gynaecological cancer. If the soup doesn’t get you going – their coffee sure will!

01/04/2022

Dr Andrew Ottoway is an anaesthetist in Hobart striving to reduce the number of women dying from pregnancy complications in Africa. Anything you can give to help is appreciated.

https://healthvolunteers.org/

21/02/2022

SOME FURTHER GOOD NEWS TODAY FOR CALVARY HOBART VISITORS. Effective Monday 21st February. Follow our page for further updates. https://calvaryhealthcare.createsend1.com/t/ViewEmail/d/D6765EC645F41DBD2540EF23F30FEDED

25/01/2022

🦠 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL PATIENTS AND VISITORS OF OUR PRACTICE🦠

On 15th December, the Tasmanian borders opened and we began seeing cases of COVID in our community.
At Hobart Womens Specialists, we continue to monitor the current situation and make changes in order to ensure that we are all safe during your healthcare visit.
Please see below our current practice policies & safety measures.

- Attend your appointments ALONE

- Check-In TAS APP for ALL – no exceptions please

- Screens at reception as per previous. We will also be continuing regular cleaning of high use surfaces.

- Masks for ALL

- If you are symptomatic, have been in contact of a confirmed case of COVID or are considered a close contact - PLEASE do NOT attend your appointment and talk to reception staff about alternative arrangements.

- Please pay attention to any signage at the rooms related to seating and waiting areas

- TELEHEALTH appointments can be implemented for most gynae related conditions.

- Pregnancy appointments will go ahead as per usual unless you are unwell

The plan is to minimise risk for all without significantly impacting on patient safety and healthcare. Let’s continue to get through this together.

If you have any questions please phone our clinic on 62200600 and speak with our friendly reception staff!

25/12/2021

Please read 🤍

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22/12/2021

3 sleeps to go!

Just a reminder to our patients of our Christmas opening hours as below.

Wednesday 22nd Dec Regular Hours
Thursday 23rd Dec Morning Clinic only from 8:30AM
Friday 24th Dec CLOSED
Monday 27th Dec CLOSED
Tuesday 28th Dec CLOSED
Wednesday 29th Dec Morning Clinic only from 8:30AM
Thursday 30th Dec Morning Clinic only from 8:30AM
Friday 31st Dec Morning Clinic only from 8:30AM
Monday 3rd Jan CLOSED
Tuesday 4th Jan Resume regular hours

We thank all of our past and present patients for their support during another wonderful year (we have been extremely spoilt this Christmas with beautiful cards and gifts) and we hope you all have happy, fun-filled and safe holidays.
We look forward to seeing everyone back in 2019 for an even better year.
Love all of the team at HWS!

16/12/2021

The team at HWS are absolutely devastated to hear of the tragedy that occurred in the North of the state today.
We send our love & condolences to all that are affected.

If people need support at this difficult time, there are a range of 24 hour support available:
• Kids Helpline – 1800 551 800
• Mental Health Services Helpline – 1800 332 388
• Beyond Blue – 1300 224 636
• Lifeline - 131114