About Dr Alex Chen

Dr Alex graduated with a Bachelor of Medical Science with first class honours in Developmental Physiology at the University of Sydney followed by an MBBS degree with honours at Monash University. He is currently completing a dual Master of Public Health and Master of Health Leadership and Management course at the University of New South Wales. 

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Dr Alex has pursued his specialty training across three Australian states (NSW, Victoria, Tasmania), overseas in Taiwan, and in regional settings in Victoria and Tasmania.

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He trained in the largest tertiary Obstetrics and Gynaecology units in Victoria (Monash Women’s) and NSW (Westmead) managing both high risk obstetric and complex gynaecological patients. In addition to this core training he has completed two fellowships both as Westmead O&G Senior Registrar and Advanced Gynaecology Fellow in Taiwan. He has extensive experience in supporting women and their partners through their different pregnancy and surgical journeys guiding them through this experience positively. 

 

Dr Alex has an interest in both obstetrics and minimally invasive gynaecological surgery and is a member of AGES (Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy and Surgery Association) and SWAPS (Sydney West Advanced Pelvic Surgery). He is a surgical mentor for both Westmead and SWAPS advanced gynaecology fellows. 

 

Due to his passion for advocacy for patients, doctors, the environment, and education he has taken roles as the AMA Victoria Southern Subdivision Chairperson and Councillor, Victorian Subcommittee member for Doctors for the Environment Australia, presented research in RANZCOG, AGES, and international meetings, taught medical students from multiple universities, and is a current AGES program surgeon mentor, and RANZCOG training supervisor for junior medical officers.

 

Special Interests:

• Obstetrics

• Minimally Invasive Advanced Gynaecology Surgery (Laparoscopy, Hysteroscopy, Vaginal Surgery)

• Complex Ectopic Management

• Colposcopy