Are you thinking about having cataract or eyelid surgery? Well, this is the episode for you. Today on MediTalk we speak with Consultant Ophthalmologist Dr Olivia Macvie who very kindly answers common questions that may be on your mind when considering or preparing for cataract or eyelid surgery. Dr Macvie consults and operates from St John of God Hospital in Subiaco. A big thank you to Dr Macvie for sharing her knowledge with us today on MediTalk. To learn more about Dr Macvie and St John Of God Hospital Subiaco, visit sjog.org.au Dr Macvie privately practices from southstreeteyeclinic.com.au ..read more

Peri-menopause and menopause can cause women to feel emotions & changes in their body that can significantly impact their quality of life. Sadly in medicine & in society we don’t talk as honestly and openly about perimenopause & menopause as much as what we should. I was very blessed to have the opportunity to discuss this health topic with Women’s Health General Practitioner - Dr Sunita Chelva. Dr Chelva works as a General GP at Third Ave Surgery and as a Women's Health GP with a special interest in the Perimenopause and Menopause at Woom Women's Health in West Perth. Sunita is ex ..read more

On this episode of Meditalk we speak with Dr Michael Gannon who very kindly answered frequently asked questions on ‘induction’. Dr Gannon is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at St John of God Hospital in Subiaco. I would like to thank the wonderful women who provided questions to ask Dr Gannon about 'induction' via SJOGH Subiaco facebook and instagram pages, I greatly appreciate you taking the time and showing your support. Thank you Dr Michael Gannon for sharing his time & knowledge with us today on Meditalk. To learn more about Dr Gannon and SJOG Subiaco please visit: sjog.org ..read more

According to Diabetes Australia, Gestational diabetes is the fastest growing type of diabetes affecting thousands of pregnant women every year. So today on Meditalk, I speak with Dr Richard Murphy a Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist from St John of God Hospital in Subiaco who answers all our questions about ‘gestational diabetes’. A big thank you to Dr Murphy for sharing his time & knowledge on gestational diabetes. To learn more about Dr Murphy and SJOG Subiaco visit: sjog.org.au and drrichardmurphy.com.au Thank you for listening and supporting MeditalkPodcast. If you have some to ..read more

With summer fast approaching, the thought of having to take off our winter coats to wear bathers can make us feel a little self-conscious about our varicose veins. There are not only cosmetic reasons why some people may reach out for a specialist opinion from a Vascular / Endovascular Surgeon to discuss options to remove them but, also varicose veins can actually cause people a lot of pain making standing and moving our bodies very uncomfortable. So today I speak with St John of God Hospital Subiaco, Endovascular & Vascular Surgeon Dr Ponosh to let us know some facts about ‘Varicose Veins ..read more

With summer fast approaching, the thought of having to take off our winter coats to wear bathers can make us feel a little self-conscious about our varicose veins. There are not only cosmetic reasons why some people may reach out for a specialist opinion from a Vascular / Endovascular Surgeon to discuss options to remove them but, also varicose veins can actually cause people a lot of pain making standing and moving our bodies very uncomfortable. So today I speak with St John of God Hospital Subiaco, Endovascular & Vascular Surgeon Dr Ponash to let us know some facts about ‘Varicose Veins ..read more

This year during the flu season while we are still battling with COVID have you found yourself asking questions such as; - How would you know if you are suffering from the flu or from COVID-19? - How are these two viruses the same and different? - Is it safe to have both the flu and COVID vaccination? - Should women who are pregnant have both vaccinations? I am hoping by having some of these common questions answered by St John of God Hospital Subiaco, Respiratory and Infectious Diseases specialist Dr Tim Whitmore; may help us all make a well informed decision about rolling up our sleeve. A bi ..read more

Having a baby can be a time of profound joy & great upheaval for parents involving significant physical and mental challenges that require mums and dads to adjust to dramatic changes in routines, sleep patterns and roles. So today we speak with St John of God Hospital Subiaco consultant Psychiatrist Dr Beate Harrison who specialises in Perinatal and Infant psychiatry to talk about perinatal mental health. We cover the big questions; What is perinatal mental health? What are some signs new mums would be best to seek out support from a health professional? What supports can help with perinat ..read more

Did you know - that men are at greatest risk of suicide but, are less likely to ask for help. According to the Black Dog Institute, an estimated 72% of men will not seek help for a mental health disorder. So why are our brothers, dads, sons, uncles, nephews, mates suffering in silence from mental health conditions and not feeling able to seek help from others when they need it the most? Today on MediTalk I speak with Jon Marginis who is a Counselling Psychology Registrar practicing privately at Clear Health Psychology and is a Psychologist at Scotch College in Perth. Jon is a great advocate of ..read more

According to the Cancer Council, Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in Australian men. And it is the third most common cause of cancer death. In fact, 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer by the age of 85. Today on Meditalk we speak with a Reconstructive Urological Surgeon Dr David Sofield to provide us with an update on ‘Prostate Cancer’. A big thank you to Dr Sofield for sharing his knowledge with us today on Meditalk. To learn more about Dr Sofield and SJOG Subiaco visit: sjog.org.au and perthreconstructiveurology.com.au ..read more