Edwina Coghlan Gynaecologist & Obstetrician Melbourne

Edwina Coghlan Gynaecologist & Obstetrician Melbourne: Dedicated Women’s Health Specialist

Edwina Coghlan Gynaecologist & Obstetrician Melbourne offers passionate, dedicated, and expert care to women and AFAB individuals across the Surf Coast and nearby regions. Dr Coghlan is a highly skilled specialist in obstetrics, gynaecology, and fertility who brings world-class surgical expertise to rural and regional Victoria.

She strongly believes that everyone deserves equal access to top-quality, individualised care—regardless of geography. With a patient-first philosophy, Dr Coghlan aims to ensure that every person she sees receives informed choices and compassionate clinical excellence.

Comprehensive Care from Edwina Coghlan Gynaecologist & Obstetrician Melbourne

Dr Coghlan provides a full spectrum of clinical services, from minimally invasive gynaecologic surgery to advanced fertility treatment. Her surgical training spans pelvic floor repairs, laparoscopic procedures, open surgeries, and fertility-related interventions.

Patients consult her for colposcopy, vulvoscopy, and care for cervical, vulval, and vaginal conditions. She also treats fibroids, endometriosis, and heavy periods, offering both surgical and medical options. Many patients benefit from her expertise in hysterectomy, early pregnancy care, and shared pregnancy management.

Couples and individuals also seek her support for fertility workups, IVF coordination, and egg freezing—services she provides in partnership with Surf Coast Fertility and Ballarat IVF.

Academic Excellence and Qualifications

After graduating from the Rural Clinical School of Western Australia in 2008, Dr Coghlan completed her specialty training at King Edward Hospital. She pursued advanced training at Joan Kirner Sunshine, Geelong, and Ballarat. In 2019, she became a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG).

In 2018, she earned a Master of Reproductive Medicine and a Master of Clinical Research in advanced ovarian cancer. These qualifications reflect her commitment to evidence-based, advanced patient care.

Teaching and Leadership in Gynaecology and Obstetrics

As a Senior Lecturer at the University of Melbourne, Dr Coghlan plays a vital role in shaping the future of women’s health. She serves as Deputy Teaching Lead for Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and Newborn Health at the Western Clinical School.

Her public and private appointments include positions at Epworth and Joan Kirner Sunshine hospitals, where she delivers both obstetric and fertility care.

Current Research and Academic Awards

Dr Coghlan is a part-time PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne’s School of Population and Global Health. In 2024, she received the prestigious National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Postgraduate Scholarship.

Her research focuses on birth experiences, pelvic pain, clinician wellbeing, and patient safety. She uses mixed methods to explore complex health topics and contributes regularly to peer-reviewed journals and medical education forums.

Life Beyond Medicine

In 2018, Dr Coghlan and her family settled in Jan Juc to embrace the coastal lifestyle. She spends weekends hiking, snowboarding, or watching the Fremantle Dockers. Singing and cold-water swims help her unwind from a busy clinical schedule.

Through her multifaceted career, Dr Coghlan remains committed to clinical excellence, academic leadership, and health equity for all.