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Meet our Staff

Debi Pulfer
Business Manager

Debi has worked with Catarina for over 7 years and has overseen the rapid expansion of MIGYNAE with its group of dedicated and passionate doctors.  She has run practices in every area of the medical sphere – general practice, allied health and specialist medicine. 

At MIGYNAE, she relishes the opportunity to contribute to the expansion of this wonderful women’s health initiative.


Judy Hall
Clinical Liaison

With a background in nursing, Judy brings compassion and knowledge to the position of Clinical Liaison.  Judy will be by your side during outpatient procedures and provides you with a point of contact for all your clinical concerns. We believe this continuity of contact engenders a feeling of security and confidence to our patients.  

Judy works five days a week and is a wonderful addition to our caring team.


Nicky Meechan
Personal Assistant

Nicky has worked both in Australia and overseas in medical administration. Her attention to detail has been the driving force behind her appointment as Dr Shami Kathursinghe’s PA. She is passionate about delivering excellence in customer service to our MIGYNAE patients in her gentle, friendly manner.


Tina Bakopanos Reception and office duties

Tina worked for many years in radiology and has delighted in the change to specialist medical administration. She is responsible for General office duties and you will often speak to her on the phone. Migynae loves the way she puts the patient first and enjoys her position.


Paulene Cliffe Personal assistant

Paulene spent many years as a medical administrator in a large Anesthetic group – valuable experience and training to be Dr Catarina Ang’s Personal assistant. She is meticulous and thorough in her hard working approach to the position. Paulene will make sure that your contact with Migynae is a pleasing, smooth experience.


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Dr Shamitha Kathurusinghe

BBiomedSci, MBBS, FRANZCOG

Gynaecologist Advanced Laparoscopy

Current appointments:

  • Consultant Gynaecologist and Advanced laparoscopic surgeon- Royal Women’s Hospital Parkville Victoria
  • Consultant Gynaecologist and Advanced Laparoscopic surgeon- Eastern Health Victoria
  • Accredited Specialist at Epworth Clarendon Street, Epworth Day Procedure Centre, Cabrini Malvern, Cabrini Brighton and Frances Perry House.

Education and Qualifications:

  • Fellowship of Advanced Endometriosis and Minimal Access Surgery, Oxford University Hospital Foundation Trust, John Radcliff Campus.
  • Fellowship of the Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopic Society (AGES), Royal Women’s Hospital, Parkville Victoria
  • Attained Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Masters in Clinical Trials – London School of Health and Tropical Medicine International Programme  – Ongoing
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) – University of Notre Dame, Fremantle, Western Australia.
  • Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences – Monash University, Clayton Vic

Professional Affiliations:

  • Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy & Surgery Society (AGES)
  • American Association of Gynecologist Laparoscopists (AAGL)
  • British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (BSGE)
Dr Kiri Pui-Wan CHAN

MBBS, FRANZCOG MIH

Paediatric & Adolescent Gynaecology

Current appointments:

  • Monash Health (Clayton) / Monash Children’s Consultant Gynaecologist in Paediatric Adolescent Gynaecology Clinic and Menopause Clinic Head of Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology Unit
  • Royal Children’s Hospital Consultant Gynaecologist in Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology
  • Royal Women’s Hospital Consultant Gynaecologist in Menopause Symptoms after Cancer Clinic and dysplasia clinic

Education and Qualifications:

  • 2019 Attained Fellowship of Federation Internationale de Gynecologie Infantile et Juvenile
  • Attained Fellowship of the Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Melbourne, Victoria
  • Monash University/Burnet Institute Melbourne, Victoria Master of International Health
  • University of Melbourne Parkville, Victoria – Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (Graduate Entry)
  • University of Melbourne Parkville, Victoria –  Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons)

Professional Affiliations:

  • Fellow of Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
  • Treasurer of the Australia and New Zealand Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology (ANZSPAG)
  • Fellow of the Federation International de Gynecologie Infantile et Juvenile
  • Member of Australian Menopause Society
Dr Woun-Eng Catarina Ang

MBBS FRANZCOG DSHR (UK) DUE AFSA (France) MBS MRepMed SnrExecMBA (Melb)

Gynaecologist Advanced Laparoscopy Infertility & Da Vinci Robotic Surgery

Current Appointments:

  • Board member of the Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society – 2022
  • Best Care for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, Clinical lead position, with Safer Care Victoria -2022
  • Head of Gynaecology 1 Unit, Gynaecologist & Laparoscopic Surgeon, Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne
  • Head of Training Program in Advanced Gynecological Endoscopy Fellowship, Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne
  • Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine Dentistry & Health Sciences, University of Melbourne
  • Infertility Specialist, City Fertility Centre, Melbourne
  • Accredited Specialist – Cabrini Hospitals, Epworth Healthcare, Avenue Hospital & Frances Perry House
  • Elective Training supervisor, RANZCOG
  • Treasurer, National Australian society for Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (NASOG)

Education and Qualifications:

  • Senior Executive Masters of Business Administration (SEMBA) (University of Melbourne) (completed Sep 2019)
  • Graduate Diploma in Surgical Education (University of Melbourne) High Distinction average
  • Master of Reproductive Medicine (University of New South Wales) Distinction average
    Including Ethics & Law in Medicine, Health Leadership & Workforce Management
  • Diploma of Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London
  • Fellowship of the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG)
  • Diplôme Université Européen d’Endoscopie Gynécologique (DUE)
  • Attestation de Formation Specialisée Approfondie (AFSA) Gynécologie University of Auvergne, France
  • Master of Business Systems (Monash University) – Distinction average
  • Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health (RCOG, UK)
  • MBBS – Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (Monash University)

Professional Affiliations:

  • Medico-Legal Society of Victoria (MLSV) 2017 – current
  • Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia 2017 – current
  • Society of Endometriosis and Uterine Disorders (SEUD) 2015 – current
  • European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) 2014 – current
  • National Association of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (NASOG) 2008 – current
  • World Endometriosis Society (WES) 2005 – current
  • American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) 2004 – current
  • Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society (AGES) 2002 – current
Dr Genevieve Read

MBBS, FRANZCOG

Gynaecology and Laser Therapy

Current appointments:

  • Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician, Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne
  • Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician, Latrobe Regional Hospital.

Education and Qualifications:

  • Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
  • MBBS Flinders University

Professional Affiliations:

  • ISUOG International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • ANZVS Australia and New Zealand Vulvovaginal Society