Dr Claire Francis - Female Gynaecologist East Melbourne

Dr Claire Francis

Female Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

Education

Claire graduated with honours from Monash University in Melbourne. She undertook her post graduate training at The Mercy Hospital for Women. She then worked in Papua New Guinea before completing her obstetric and gynaecological training in the United Kingdom. Her post-fellowship training was at Flinders Medical Centre in Adelaide. There, she undertook specialist training in laparoscopic urogynaecological surgery.

Public Hospitals & Private Hospitals

Since returning to Melbourne, Claire has returned to her passion for caring for women during pregnancy as well as gynaecology and practices privately in East Melbourne. She works at some of Melbourne’s leading obstetric hospitals including the Epworth Freemasons and St Vincent’s. Claire also has a strong commitment to teaching and public health. She holds consultant positions in both obstetrics and gynaecology at the Mercy Hospital for Women.

Support

Dr Francis takes pride in offering tailored, patient-centred care, understanding that every woman’s health journey is unique. Whether you need guidance through pregnancy planning, pregnancy, contraception, fertility, or surgical procedures, she is here to provide compassionate, expert advice.

Claire understands that conception, pregnancy, child birth are often a time of great anticipation and excitement, but also a time which can evoke anxiety and trepidation. It can throw women and their families into a new world of frequently confusing information and contradicting guidance for new and even established families of all types. It is also an experience that is unique to every parent.

Similarly, Claire understands that seeking care for gynaecological conditions can be daunting. Claire can help guide you through this journey with expertise, care and compassion and knows that the right treatment for most conditions can be lifechanging for women.

Respect for Patient Choices

Claire aims to provide maternity and gynaecological care in a calm and nurturing environment. She has a strong respect for patient choice. She provides up to date medical information and guidance to assist women in making informed decisions about their own health. The pregnancy journey often has lots of ups and downs and Claire takes care to ensure lines of communication are always open. This ensures that patients are given the time to raise all their questions, concerns, hopes and wishes for the pregnancy, labour and beyond.