Dr Helen Manning
BMed, MRCOG, FACOG, FRANZCOG
Gynaecologist
Dr Helen Manning grew up in the United Kingdom and began working in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in 2004.
In her early career, she worked in Perth, Australia where her love for Australia began. She gained her UK Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Membership (MRCOG) in 2008 whilst completing specialist training at the Oxford Deanery in the UK. During her final years of training, Dr Manning pursued advanced training in labour ward practice as well as pelvic floor surgery and urogynaecology.
Following her UK specialist registration, Dr Manning moved to the United States with her family where she worked to acquire additional skills in benign gynaecology, obstetrics, urogynaecology and female pelvic medicine, attaining her American Fellowship in 2016 (FACOG). Her work there comprised both volunteer work for the uninsured and underprivileged populations, as well as working within the biggest hospital in the state of Wisconsin, United States.
In 2020, Dr Manning was offered the opportunity to relocate to Australia, a place she’d always dreamed of settling. There was no hesitation and along with her husband and three children, they moved to the Central Coast. After initially working in the Sydney Local Health District, Dr Manning was appointed as a Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), where she is also a trainer of international graduates within the CCLHD.
Whilst immensely experienced, Dr Manning is a wonderful communicator. She prides herself in patient-centered care and believes shared decision making is essential in really providing what patients and their families need.
Dr Manning operates exclusively at Gosford Private Hospital for patients with appropriate private health insurance or for self-funded patients and does not offer public gynaecology surgery. If you require surgery at Gosford District Hospital via the Medicare public wait list, please speak with our team directly to discuss your options.
Dr Manning consults privately for gynaecology services only and does not offer private pregnancy (obstetric) care.
Dr Manning ensures minimal wait times for appointments and triages all referrals to ensure you are seen in a timely manner.
"Dr Manning has achieved Specialist Registration in O&G within the UK, USA and Australia, demonstrating clinical and academic competence in multiple countries at the highest level."
- Fellow of the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (FRANZCOG)
- Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG)
- Member of the Royal College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (MRCOG)
- Bachelor of Medicine (BMed), UK
Questions & Answers with Dr Helen Manning
I chose Gynaecology because I love the constant challenge the work brings. The dynamic and varied patients I see from adolescents through to older age means I never get bored and can always learn something new.
I get to share some of the most precious and some of the hardest moments in people’s lives, which is an honour and a privilege that I never take for granted.
You couldn’t ask for a more rewarding career than this but it takes hard work and dedication. Identifying a trusted mentor or colleague is absolutely essential to preserve your own mental health. We are human and many of our experiences are deeply emotional but we need to be able to use these experiences to inform the next. Having that support for yourself means you can continue to grow.
Be kind to yourself and take the small wins. Set achievable goals for the day like getting outside, even just for ten minutes every day. Don’t let the mums whose babies sleep through the night get you down. All children will sleep in the end and while the days are long the years are very fast. Above all just enjoy your baby; they grow up too fast!
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We understand the need for women-led care and have an easy referral system to other health care professionals who provide a range of services specialised to your individual needs.