OBGYN Australia

DR STEPHEN CATTANACH

Dr Stephen Cattanach is an experienced practitioner of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Fertility MBBS, FRANZCOG, MRM (UNSW 2017 with excellence). He is based at the Mater Hospitals South Brisbane and Greenslopes Private Hospital. He trained in Melbourne, Limerick Ireland and Brisbane where he has remained since obtaining his fellow ship in 1989. His practice includes laparoscopic, continence & pelvic floor surgery, colposcopy, LLETZ and abnormal cervical screening tests. A number of procedures can be performed in Dr Cattanach’s consulting suites including LLETZ and colposcopy. His fertility practice is with Care Fertility Greenslopes (formerly Assisted Conception Australia) and IVF 4 Family.

His obstetric practice encompasses both low and high risk patient care. Dr Cattanach has been practicing obstetrics for 3 decades and says he never tires of the wonder and awe of pregnancy and birth. In the waiting room at Dr Cattanach’s we have our “brag books”, which are our treasured photo albums where we lay claim to the beautiful babies and families Steve has delivered over the years. Please feel free to bring us photos of your beautiful family and with your permission we would love to display them in our photo albums.

Prevention of disease and disorder requires a team approach. He has close links with colleagues in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Fertility and all other medical practices including GP’s, specialists, psychiatrists, psychologists and allied health professionals.

In His Own Words

I enjoy caring for women at all points of their journey in life. Going to see a gynaecologist or obstetrician can be difficult and my role is to provide the best possible advice, treatment and support aiding you to be actively involved in decision making about your treatment or care.

Pregnancy is an exciting time in your life. It is also a pivotal time and a chance to enhance long term outcomes for your family. I enjoy caring for women in both low and high risk obstetric categories. I have practiced obstetrics both in private and previously public for 30 years and never tire of the novelty of new babies arriving. I enjoy working in a team with other specialists in including endocrinologists, cardiologists, neurologists, psychiatrists and many others to achieve the best possible outcome.

I regularly perform complex laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis, fibroids, ovarian pathology, and infertility as well as for hysterectomy. I have always had a great interest and passion for pelvic organ prolapse and incontinence care and surgical remediation. Menopause sometimes is another challenging time in a woman’s life and warrants close attention with expert advice and support.

I have enjoyed the support of Dr Clare Boothroyd and her team and have worked closely with her in IVF and reproductive technologies for 10 years. The procedural part of my reproductive practice is based at Care Fertility, Greenslopes. I have recently completed a Master’s Degree with excellence at UNSW in Reproductive Medicine and feel I can provide expert care including to male partners with my specialist urology team partners.

Most of my membership training was at the Mercy Hospital and Austin and Repatriation Hospitals in Melbourne with 18 months in Limerick, Ireland before returning to work as a clinical lecturer (University of Queensland) at the Mater, Princess Alexandra and QEII hospitals. I worked for many years as a gynaecologist at Redland Hospital and was the inaugural director of Gynaecology at Greenslopes Private Hospital. My current specialist appointments are at Mater Mother’s Private and Mater Private Hospitals and Greenslopes Private Hospital.

I believe in placing patient care at the highest priority. Myself, staff and colleagues understand that respect, confidentiality and compassion must always be placed first. We strive to run on time, but for each person who entrusts their care to us, time cannot be conveniently limited. We will endeavour to ensure you are not kept waiting excessively.