Dr Suelyn Lai-Smith Gynaecologist Sydney
- 02 9487 2718
- Dr Suelyn Lai-Smith BSc (Psych) Hons B Medicine (Newcastle) FRANZCOG
Roberta Bugeja Consultant Gynaecologist Newcastle provides expert care for women with pelvic floor disorders. She treats conditions such as pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, and problems from past pelvic surgeries. With subspecialist training in urogynaecology, Dr Bugeja offers thorough and personalised care. Moreover, she focuses on improving women’s health at every stage of life.
Dr Bugeja leads several specialist clinics. For example, she runs urogynaecology clinics, a mesh complications clinic, and a congenital anomalies clinic for young people. In addition, she performs video urodynamics assessments and provides sacral neuromodulation services. These services help women with complex pelvic floor issues get the right diagnosis and treatment quickly.
Dr Bugeja always puts patients first. She works closely with multidisciplinary teams so that each patient gets a care plan designed just for them. In particular, she supports young people with congenital urogenital anomalies by offering sensitive and age-appropriate care. Therefore, patients feel safe and well looked after during every step of their treatment.
Besides her clinical work, Dr Bugeja plays an important role in education. She leads undergraduate teaching in women’s health and helps develop medical school curriculums. She also mentors students to prepare them for careers in medicine. Furthermore, her research focuses on making consent clearer in gynaecology by using Patient Decision Aids (PDAs). This work encourages shared decision-making and respects patient choices.
Finally, Dr Bugeja combines clinical skill with academic leadership. She is dedicated to advancing women’s health through new ideas, kindness, and education. As a result, she constantly improves care for women with pelvic floor and urogenital conditions.
