Gynaecology

Subspeciality

Areas of Interest

Endometriosis, Pelvic pain, Advanced laparoscopic surgery, Fibroids, Menstrual management

Dr Lima Wetherell is an advanced laparoscopic surgeon with a special interest in endometriosis, pelvic pain, heavy menstrual bleeding and fibroids. She is a specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist who has completed an additional two year nationally recognized AGES (Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy and Surgery Society) Fellowship at Monash Health focusing on minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. Lima prides herself on having an understanding and caring bedside manner with a patient centered approach being the focus of her consultations. Each appointment is tailored to the specific needs of the patient with a focus on evidence based multidisciplinary management. Lima grew up in the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, graduating from medical school at the University of Melbourne in 2012. Subsequent to this she completed her specialist training as an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist working at the Royal Women's Hospital for 7 years and obtaining her FRANZCOG. She then pursued further training by completing an AGES Fellowship at Monash Health. Lima currently holds a public appointment at two tertiary referral hospitals, Monash Health Endosurgical Department and the Royal Women's Hospital Gynaecology 1 Unit, working in both clinics and theatre lists.

Appointments at

Consulting Location

Epworth Freemasons

Suite 114
320 Victoria Parade
East Melbourne VIC 3002

Epworth locations

Hospital

Epworth Freemasons Albert Street

  • 109 Albert Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002

Hospital

Epworth Freemasons Victoria Parade

  • 320 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002

Hospital

Epworth Richmond

  • 89 Bridge Road, Richmond VIC 3121

Qualifications

  • BBiomedSci, Monash University
  • MBBS, University of Melbourne
  • FRANZCOG, Royal Women's Hospital
  • AGES Fellowship, Monash Health
  • Master of Reproductive Medicine, University of New South Wales

Education and Training

  • Teaching and supervising RANZCOG registrars
  • Teaching medical students

Research

  • Endometriosis
  • Uterine fibroids
  • Laparoscopic and robotic surgery

Professional Associations

  • FRANZCOG
  • AGES
  • AAGL

Public Appointments

  • Monash Medical Centre (Moorabbin Campus)
  • Casey Hospital
  • The Royal Women's Hospital

Clinical institutes

  • Women’s and Children’s Clinical Institute
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