Meet our Doctors

Dr Catarina Ang – Migynae Principal Specialist

Dr Catarina Ang
MBBS DSRH (RCOG) DUE AFSA (France) FRANZCOG Dip Epid  MBS MRepMed MBA Royal Women’s Hospital Head of Unit, Gynaecology Unit 1
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After graduating from Monash University, Dr Catarina Ang completed her basic medical training at Monash Health before travelling overseas to train in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery as the recipient of a number of national scholarships.  Catarina held the role of Clinical Research Fellow at John Radcliffe Hospital at Oxford followed by a fellowship at the renowned laparoscopic centre in Clermont Ferrand, France. She has been Head of the Gynaecology 1 Unit since 2009, and was the first female surgeon to use robotic technology in Australia in 2012.

Catarina is committed to continually extending her knowledge. She holds a Masters of Reproductive Medicine, Diplomas in Epidemiology and Surgical Education and Catarina recently completed a Masters of Business  Administration. Catarina is Director of the AGES endoscopic program at The Royal Women’s Hospital, she teaches in public and private practice and directs clinical research with the University of Melbourne and her unit at The Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne.

Catarina’s areas of special interest are endometriosis, complex fibroid disease, pelvic pain and infertility. She is affiliated with the St Kilda City Fertility Clinic which caters to all lifestyles and fertility needs including sperm and egg donor and recipient programmes (Sperm Donors Australia and Egg Donors Australia), Rainbow Fertility (LGBTI service) and Chill Egg Freeze Australia, a dedicated egg freezing service.

Her extensive international training and experience allows her to perform advanced and complicated surgeries with low complication rates.

Dr Shamitha Kathurusinghe
MBBS, FRANZCOG, BBiomedSci
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Dr Shamitha (Shami) Kathurusinghe attended Monash University and the University of Notre Dame where she graduated in 2009.  She completed her Obstetrics and Gynaecology training at the Royal Women’s Hospital.  Shami was awarded an additional 2 year fellowship for Advanced Laparoscopic Gynaecology by the Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy and Surgery Society. 

Recently, Shami was selected for the coveted position of Senior Clinical Fellow for Advanced Endometriosis and Minimal Access Surgery at Oxford University Hospital, UK’s largest endometriosis referral centre and a British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (BSGE) accredited centre for clinical excellence. Shami was also awarded a BSGE travelling fellowship and has subsequently focused on advanced laparoscopy for bowel and extra-pelvic endometriosis surgery by working with international endometriosis expert, Professor Horace Roman in Bordeaux, France. She is currently completing a Masters program in Clinical Trials, a reflection of her long-term commitment to Gynaecology research.

Shami’s areas of interest are endometriosis, pelvic pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, fibroids and adenomyosis. She is also the founder of Migynae’s Endometriosis and Adenomyosis Care Service – Victoria’s first privately run clinic of its type.

Dr Kiri Chan
MBBS FRANZCOG
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Dr Kiri Chan completed her medical degree at Melbourne University in 2004 before completing her primary Obstetrics and Gynaecology training at Melbourne’s Royal Women’s Hospital, where she worked under the guidance of our Principal Specialist, Dr Catarina Ang.  During her training and since completing her specialisation, Kiri has been working in the field of Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology at the Royal Children’s Hospital and Monash Children’s Hospital.  Kiri is an executive member of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Paediatric and  Adolescent Gynaecology. In addition, she has public appointments at Austin Health and the Royal Women’s Hospital. Since 2013, Kiri has been actively involved in the education of medical students, registrars and general practitioners.

Kiri practices General Gynaecology and has a special interest in Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology.

Dr Genevieve Read
MBBS FRANZCOG

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Dr Genevieve Read received her medical degree from Flinders University in 1997 and obtained her fellowship with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in 2013.  Genevieve is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at The Royal Women’s Hospital and Latrobe Regional Hospital.  At both hospitals, she is actively involved in the training and teaching of both medical students and registrars.  In addition, Genevieve has completed training with the “MonaLisa,” a laser therapy targeting vaginal atrophy. 

Genevieve is currently participating in clinical research conducted by Cabrini Malvern into the effectiveness of the treatment of patients with vulvovaginal atrophy symptoms, specifically in women with breast cancer who have contraindications to HRT.  She welcomes any new trial patients. 

Genevieve’s area of interest is laser therapy and she also sees patients with general Gynaecology conditions such as cervical dysplasia, menstrual disorders, contraceptive methods, menorrhoea, pelvic pain, PCOS, lichen sclerosis, prolapse, incontinence and menopausal issues.

Dr Anisha Sarkar
MBBS FRANZCOG

Anisha is a Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and has been awarded the Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG). During her training, Anisha has also completed a Fellowship in Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology. She uses her knowledge, experience and enthusiasm for gynaecological health and medicine to provide high-quality, patient-centred care.

Anisha has worked in some of Australia’s leading tertiary hospitals, including the Royal Women’s Hospital, The Mercy and the Royal Children’s Hospital. She draws on this experience to provide her patients with up-to-date and evidence-based care. Anisha is passionate about offering holistic and compassionate care to all of her patients.

Anisha sees patients for complex and general gynaecological issues including:
• Menstrual problems
• Irregular bleeding
• Colposcopy/ pap smear abnormalities
• Laparoscopic surgery for benign conditions (ovarian cysts, pelvic pain) 
• Contraception
• Transgender, Gender diverse and Non-binary gynaecology

Anisha is currently a Visiting Medical Officer at the Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne and Eastern Health. She operates privately at Cabrini (Malvern), Epworth Freemasons and Warringal Private Hospital. 

Dr Christine Thevathasan
MBBS FRANZCOG

Dr Thevathasan practises in most areas of gynaecology with a focus on managing menstrual problems, abnormal pap smears and surgery.

Her attention to the prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment of gynaecological conditions makes Dr Thevathasan a most thorough clinician.

She performs operative gynaecology, with a special interest in the management of vaginal prolapse. She has theatre lists at both Cabrini Malvern and Masada Private and is currently a Visiting Medical Officer at Sandringham Hospital.

She provides patients with a comprehensive and coordinated approach to healthcare and enjoys the supportive team of fellow gynaecologists at Migynae. She see patients for Migynae at both Malvern and Brighton.