< Back

Dr Gopalan Poovalingam

MBBS, MOG, FRANZCOG

Dr Gopalan Poovalingam

Gynaecology, Uro-Gynaecology

Dr Gopalan Poovalingam is a Gynaecologist with a special interest in Urogynaecology, minimal invasive Advanced Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy surgery.

He is particularly interested in heavy menstrual bleeding, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, urinary incontinence and vaginal prolapse. He is one of the very few leading gynaecologists in Melbourne that practices Rapid Recovery After Gynaecological Surgery (RRGS) program. RRGS is a multi-team approach that focuses on decreasing or eliminating the adverse effects associated with surgical procedures and therefore improve the outcome of the surgery and increase the patient’s satisfaction.

He is a great believer in minimal invasive surgery (MIS) (Laparoscopy) and avoids open surgery as much as possible even when dealing with more complex cases such as large uterine fibroids or advanced endometriosis. His vast experience in MIS when coupled with RRGS programme leads to patients with shorter hospital stay, drastic reduction in complications like DVT and hospital acquired infections. Most of his patients return home within 24 hours and back to their normal routines within days of the procedure, this includes driving. For over a decade, Gopalan has provided women with a high quality Gynaecological service.

Interests

  • Menorrhagia / abnormal per vaginal bleeding
  • Uterine fibroids
  • Endometriosis adenomyosis
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Vaginal prolapse
  • Ovarian pathology
  • Infertility
  • Pelvic pain
  • Menopausal issues
  • Contraception / sterilisation
  • Recurrent UTI
Find a Specialist

Specialist Search

Search for specialists across the Healthscope network using any of the filters and keyword search fields.

Find a Doctor

DR GOPALAN POOVALINGAM
is available at

Google Map of Clinical Location

John Fawkner Private Hospital

ADDRESS

275 Moreland Road, Coburg 3058