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A Historic Farewell: Final Day of Births at Gosford Private Hospital

March 28, 2025

Intuition Private Expands Services with Day Surgery Now Available at Gosford Specialist Day Hospital. Dr Helen Manning leads the operation!

March 27, 2025

Join Dr Peta Skilbeck for a Special Screening of Clueless to Support Cancer Council- Sunday 18th May 2025

March 6, 2025

Dr Peta Skilbeck steps up to dance for cancer in 2025 Stars of the Central Coast

February 27, 2025

Dr Peta Skilbeck speaks to NBN News Central Coast on Gosford Private Hospital Maternity Unit Closure- watch it here!

February 21, 2025

Dr Peta Skilbeck Discusses Gosford Private Hospital Maternity Unit Closure on ABC Radio Sydney- Today

February 20, 2025

Practice Hours

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9am ~ 5pm

Weekends

Closed

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Suite 6 / 12 Jarrett Street
North Gosford, NSW, 2250

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4.8

Based on 106 reviews

Intuition Private Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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Karlye Damaso

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Dr. Mutayyab Shah is an extraordinary obstetrician and gynaecologist, a truly remarkable professional who blends exceptional expertise with unmatched compassion. From the moment we met him, his calm and supportive demeanour put us at ease, and his kind, caring nature made us feel heard and understood. His expertise and intelligence are immediately apparent, creating a strong sense of trust and confidence right from the start.

With his impressive training at Oxford, dual fellowships with RCOG and RANZCOG, and unparalleled surgical skills, Dr. Shah inspires complete confidence in his patients. It is no wonder that he is not only a provider of choice for other medical professionals but also a trusted figure in the local medical community — he is well-loved and respected by colleagues and patients alike.

Dr. Shah has shared some of the best moments of our lives and guided us through some of the hardest with unwavering strength and support. He has been more than just a doctor to us; he has been a trusted friend and an extension of our family. His dedication, warmth, and professionalism have touched our lives in ways we can never forget.

We are forever grateful to have had Dr. Shah by our side and would have no hesitancy in recommending him to others - you will be in the very best of hands.

Kirralee Smith

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Dr Skilbeck, Ena & Aimee are amazing! Being our first baby, we were very nervous however the level of care we received was exceptional. Thank you for making our experience so perfect!

Kimberley Ellerman

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I had the most wonderful experience with Intuition Private and Dr Skilbeck. From my very first appointment with her, I always felt safe, supported in my choices and comfortable. I wanted to have an unmedicated birth with no intervention (which isn’t overly common in the private hospital) and Dr Skilbeck supported me to see my plan through, and was there . I had a really positive birth experience and am so pleased I got to welcome my baby boy into the world the way I wanted. Thanks to Dr Skilbeck and the amazing midwives at Intuition!

Taila Murray

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Choosing to birth privately with our own obstetrician was a very important part of our pregnancy journey. The personalised care meant that our baby boy was delivered safe and healthy.

Dr Shah provided a calming and reassuring presence at each visit and always ensured thoroughness throughout the whole pregnancy. He and the Intuition team were always available to us to answer any questions/concerns we had.

We look forward to using Dr Shah as our obstetrician for our future pregnancies.

Sarah Heywood

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I felt so comfortable there. Dr Rajit is so informative and keeps me updated the whole time on what he is observing and makes me feel at ease. Best Ultrasound experiences I’ve ever had!

Holly Boyden

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I was under Dr Skilbeck’s care for the births of my two daughters, and I highly recommend her and the entire Intuition team.
Peta is knowledgeable, calm, and compassionate, and her midwives and receptionists are also very kind, efficient and helpful.
Nothing but praise for this dedicated team!

Chongmu Tamang

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Can’t thank enough to the wonderful team at Intuition private and particularly the main Dr Shah who has played a very big role in my pregnancy journey not only in terms of support and care but also providing the empathy that every woman go through the hard pregnancy journey. Furthermore I feel blessed and fortunate that I am now mom of two beautiful boys and makes me realised that I had easy birthing obviously with the immense help from the best doctor and not to forget the best midwives who was there for me when I needed them the most.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️..

Julianna Smith

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The best in obstetric care! I first joined intuition back in 2022 after a negative experience in the public sector. I had my 2nd baby with Dr Shah and had an amazing experience. So much so that I went back to Dr. Shah and intuition private this year to have my third baby and hi was delivered safely and without worry thanks to Dr. Shah and the midwives. Him and the amazing team of midwives took the best care of me and advocated for my needs when I had some challenging moments in the third trimester. I wouldn’t trust anyone else and would 100% return to Dr. Shah and intuition private if I have another baby (regardless of where he is delivering out of due to the private hospital closure).

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Rachel Palmer

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Such a beautiful and welcoming space. Everyone is very friendly and genuinely interested in you.
Dr Shah was incredible, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience with him and his team.

Ashleigh Shortland

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Cannot speak highly enough of Dr Shah and all of the team at intuition

Annie Gunn

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Dr Narayan has been amazing. I particularly liked how inclusive he made the scans and how well he explained everything along the way. Had complete confidence in his experience and care.

Elena Pogodina

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So greatful for Dr Peta's care during my 2 pregnancies. It was so reassuring to have support of the experienced and caring doctor and midwifes.

Rosa Vasile

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I recently underwent surgery with Dr. Shah, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. Dr. Shah’s expertise and genuine compassion immediately put me at ease, making a nerve-wracking process so much more manageable.

The level of care I received throughout the entire journey was truly outstanding. Dr. Shah took the time to thoroughly explain each step, answer all my questions, and make sure I felt comfortable at every stage. The surgery itself went smoothly, and the recovery process was much easier than I anticipated, thanks to the clear guidance and support provided.

I’m incredibly grateful for the skill, kindness, and professionalism of Dr. Shah and the team. If you’re looking for a gynecologist who truly cares and is committed to your well-being, I highly recommend Dr shah .

Catharine Mills

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Well worth the money! Highly recommend doing these scans with Dr Narayan. We felt comfortable in his presence and appreciated how highly skilled he is in his field. You can’t put a price on this type of invaluable, quality, life-changing information. If you’re sitting on the fence about seeing Dr Narayan, don’t hesitate. Book in.

HA C

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Emma-kate Laird

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Had the most amazing experience with Dr.Peta Skilbeck. It was my first baby and she made me feel comfortable my entire pregnancy informing me on everything I needed to know. She advised and gave me confidence to ask questions even if they were silly.
Through labour she was very reassuring and put the health of the baby and me before anything. Advised if something needed changing and was very calm and reassuring when it came time to have a cesarean. Very kind and knowledgeable in all aspects and made me feel as though my voice was heard throughout the whole process.

I would like to thank her and the team that helped prepare and deliver our beautiful baby girl Hazel.

Melissa Smith

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Alyxandra Highland

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Dr Narayan is in a league of his own. He provides an incredible service that leaves you feeling supported, comfortable and at ease during a typically stressful time. He shares knowledge and guidance throughout his sessions which is great for any nervous mum-to-be!

Gemma Ferris

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Brianna Durso

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Kade Anderson

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My wife & I cannot sing the praises of Dr Peta Skilbeck & her talented professional team enough. Dr Skilbeck managed the pregnancy for my wife & our daughter from the initial appointment, delivery & being discharged from the hospital. We had the pleasure of having the knowledgeable midwife Amy with us too.

My wife & I are both medical professionals so we are somewhat selective with who we decide for our medical management and care. We intend to have all future pregnancy’s handled by Dr Peta Skilbeck and her team at intuition private obstetrics & gynaecology.

Kayleigh Read

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Dr Rajit Narayan, Dr Peta Skilbeck and all staff at Intuition are incredible. I couldn't recommend them highly enough.

Tegan

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Jax Geedub

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Everyone who works here is absolutely incredible, kind and nurturing. They were incredible with assisting my wife during her pregnancy journey, they kept everything calm and happy! The Nurses and Dr’s are some of the best in the biz! We genuinely know what we would’ve done without them!

We will be recommending intuition to everyone we know!

And we will Definitely be back in the future!

Makaylah Starkey

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The care I received at Intuition was beyond what I ever expected. From the moment I walked in, I felt so welcome and cared for. All the staff made me feel like a person, not a number. I was lucky enough to be under the care of Dr Peta Skilbeck. I was in the best hands during my pregnancy and my birth. She is such a beautiful human and just what I needed. I felt safe, respected and supported.

Isabella Rose

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I had such an amazing and nurturing experience with DR Peta Skillbeck and her team of midwives and staff at intuition private. I looked forward to each appointment to the complimentary sparkling waters, the warm staff interactions and of course seeing baby on the ultrasound screen.The environment of my c-section was truely nothing I experienced before (first baby born in Sydney) with warm and friendly staff who laughed and reassured me the whole way. I loved seeing the midwives on the maternity ward who were also with me during my appointments. This was extremely reassuring as they knew me and my preferences and history. Even through my diagnosis of MS 2 weeks postpartum Peta and her team made sure I was well looked after and given the right care. I look forward to “working” with them for baby number 3.

Amanda Kenny

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I recently had my son and I was under the care of Dr Shah. He was extremely calming and reassuring if I ever had a worry or concern. And he made my pregnancy journey and delivery an extremely positive experience. I would highly recommend everyone go to Intuition to receive care during pregnancy and delivery.

Shannon Casinto

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Dr Shah is the best obstetrician! We felt well informed and supported in making our own decision with our birth plan. He always brings a calming energy. Highly recommend him to any mum or mum-to-be.

Lauren Anderson

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A Williams

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Loni Teasdale

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We chose Dr Peta Skilbeck and the Intuition team back in 2021 for our pregnancy and birth of our first son. He was our rainbow baby and I think having the extra appointments/ check ins kept my anxious mind at ease throughout the journey. I knew the team were just a phone call away if I was ever concerned or worried.
We loved the care we received both during the pregnancy but also through labour/ hospital and post natal that it was never even a question who we would choose for our second born in 2024. We delivered our second son in July this year - and we rave about how amazing Peta and her team are. We miss our regular appointments and highly recommend her to anyone who is considering going privately or needs a good gynaecologist.

Liesl Greenwood

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Outstanding clinic. Very warm, friendly and respectful reception and clinical staff, especially with sensitive moments for patients. Dr Shah was excellent for the delivery of both my babies. The follow up care was also excellent. Lots of finishing touches that make the patient experience extremely comfortable.

I also liked the upfront approach on what to expect during pregnancy both costs and procedures including scans and tests.
Experience was excellent for both me and my husband.

Jaimi Shelley

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I had such an amazing experience with Dr Skilbeck! Even though I had a high risk pregnancy I never felt uneasy about anything. Both Peta and the midwives always making sure I understood everything that was happening and answering all of my questions.

Brooke Stanford

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I cannot speak highly enough of Dr Peta Skilbeck and her team at Intuition Private. Peta expertly guided me through my pregnancy, and her skill, compassion and good humour ensured my birth experience was as stress free as possible. Great experience all round and I would highly recommend her and her team.

Chelsea

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I couldn't speak more highly of Intuition Private and its team. I had Dr Peta Skilbeck as my Obstetrician for the duration of my pregnancy and delivery of my first baby 2 months ago. It was such a positive and supportive experience and the quailty of care received from Peta was incomparable. We have also loved and appreciated all the supportive midwives and the reception team we had throughout our journey! They made every phone call and appointment seemless and easy. We were also lucky enough to get the pleasure of having our lovely midwife Ena present for our birth as well. Both doctor Skilbeck and Ena made it such a special experience for my husband and I. If i have more children in the future and ever need an obstetrician or gynaecologist there is no other option for me but intuition.

Ashleigh Wiseman

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If I could give Intuition Private 10 stars I would!! I have been under the care of both Dr Skillbeck and Dr Mandapati, along side midwife Lee-Anne. They are the dream team! There was never a moment that I didn’t feel safe with the team at intuition. From my first appointment to giving birth and even my 6 week check up, the level of care I received was exceptional. I already can’t wait to go back for baby number 3 🩵🩵

Victoria Olsson

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I came to Intuition for the birth of my two beautiful babies with Peta Skillbeck and I could not recommend Peta and the beautiful girls at Intuition Private. The genuine care, empathy, kindness is like no other. I will forever and always be grateful for Peta and the incredible midwives for the safe arrival of our babies. Thank you !

Kristy

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The care we received through Intuition private was outstanding. From the smiling faces of the lovely and helpful reception staff, the warmth of the caring midwives to the very impressive and capable Dr Shah. We are so grateful for the support during pregnancy and the safe arrival of our baby. Looking forward to our next time already!

Linda Thornton

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Dr Peta Skilbeck and the team at Intuition were amazing with the antenatal care and delivery of my son. Very caring and knowledgeable. Wouldn't go anywhere else. Highly recommend.

Yolanda Wales

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Hannah Vicary

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I have recently had my second daughter through Intuition, under the care of Dr Shah and midwife Penny. Both experiences were wonderful; the team are incredibly knowledgeable and caring. I felt safe, informed and supported at every stage of my pregnancy, birth and now in postpartum. In times of anxiety or worry Dr Shah was calming and reassuring, nothing is ever a problem. I highly recommend Intuition to anyone looking for their pregnancy journey.

Monica Walker

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Highly recommend Dr Shah and everyone at Intuition! We had such a wonderful experience and so thankful for Dr Shah. Looking forward to him helping us when we go for baby number 2 🤩

Kimberley Lear

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Peta Skilbeck was my obstetrician for both my boys! She was absolutely amazing! I felt so lucky to be in the best hands for both my pregnancies and births. She is professional, caring, reassuring, dedicated and supportive.
She took such good care of me from my very first appointments, in hospital, delivery, to my final postnatal check ups.
I will always be so thankful to Peta for bringing my two boys into this world! 🩷

Aleica Pace

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Dr Shah was incredible !
Very particular and patient . I had a rough pregnancy but he was extremely reassuring and made sure myself and my babe were safe every step of the way! Highly recommend

Lexie Helleman

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Dr Shah and intuition are the very best care team I could have ever asked for. I would not hesitate to recommend them

Tara Steinwede

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We love Dr Shah and our midwife Penny. We had an amazing experience pre pregnancy and the whole way through. I felt completely safe and supported. All staff were always accommodating and kind. Dr Shah is the best doctor in the world! He truly cares and I never felt like just a number.

Caitlin Shaward

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My husband and I had an amazing experience with Dr Peta Skilbeck. I first came to Intuition Private after experiencing a silent miscarriage and we were blown away with Peta’s genuine compassion and gentle bedside manner. When we fell pregnant again months later, there was no question who we wanted caring for us.

My baby turned out to be breech and again, we were amazed at the time and care that was taken to help us work through what options we had available and at no point felt like our choices were taken out of our hands. No question was too silly, no decision was ever judged or pushed onto us and she always presented us with scientific and statistical information that would help us analyse what to do. In addition to this, her team are amazing. The midwives, the other obstetricians and the admin team were faultlessly supportive and made us feel like they were equally as invested in our baby as we were.

I was originally really disappointed about having to have a cesarean, but I have to say, it was the most special experience of my life. Every doctor, every nurse, every interaction we had made the day so special. The surgery was personalised, calm (even relaxing in a weird way) and not at all clinical or emotionally removed like I had been warned by people. It was sentimental, and incredibly special for both my husband and me. I have had many friends describe their experiences on the public system and while I know it can be fantastic, it doesn’t seem to really compare to the level of care and choice that we had. Worth every penny in our minds. Thank you so much for making our first pregnancy and the birth of our son so special and memorable. See you at the next one!

Ashleigh Robinson

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After a long awaited second pregnancy Dr Shah was absolutely amazing! His calming bedside manner and knowledge were just what I needed to calm my anxiousness. Highly recommend!

Alex Flohr

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A great, supportive and understand experience with Dr Shah. Very honest and clear from the beginning all the way through to the arrival of our little one. Would not recommend anyone else than Dr Shah.

Chantel Moreno

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Dr Shah has taken such good care of me with my 2 pregnancies and bringing my 2 beautiful girls into the world. I couldn't have asked for better professional care and expertise and I felt so well looked after. I'm so greatful for his experience and knowledge. We won the jackpot with him as my obstetrician. Thank you Dr Shah!

Emily Jung

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It was a wonderful experience to have a baby with Dr. Shah
He is a professional and competent Obstetrician!!

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natalie beswick

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Very Lovely, informative, down to earth and supportive specialist. Always made the time to call me back with any concerns.

Kat

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Dr Kelly was absolutely amazing an excision specialist that found and operated on endometrosis.
She Also put me under the care of an amazing pelvic pysio in wyong hospital and pain management clinic in randwick womens hospital.
Amazing bedside manner, listens, acts, believes and try's to find a solution.
So very thankful that she performed my operation and is teaching amazing registers like Dr David Krones both were an absolute godsend. I wish she was the first gynaecologist that I went to would have shaved years off my diagnosis

Kylie Clear

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Peta helped me through 2 incredibly trying pregnancies with support, information and guidance. I never felt alone and always felt like i could reach out to her. Her bedside manner is incredible, she goes above and beyond for all her patients. I felt empowered, educated and like i knew what the next steps were each and every time we spoke.

Aussie nail chic

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Highly recommend Dr Kelly , at 43 going through menopause was so upsetting and Dr Kelly went through every issue and gave solutions for everything and was very reassuring, I’m finally starting to feel myself again with the treatment I’m receiving!

Karina Piper

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Dr Hankins looked after me through my pregnancy. I was a high risk pregnancy and she take the time to reach out to other health professionals to ensure that me and my baby were safe during the whole experience. She has a wonderful bedside manner and puts you at ease if any complications arise.

Traci-anne Moon

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God Bless Dr Peta 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼..I haven't heard anything about her current condition but praying for her whenever I can ..also praying for her family who must be beside themselves, give them strength 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼..Maiming and the deaths have to stop right now! this deadly experiment needs to end.. we need to wake up now and stop this..Don't let this beautiful doctor's tragedy be in vain! 💉🧬🛡🏹😪🤚🙌🙏🏼💜🕎🍀🌻🍀🌻🛐⚕🔆⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘

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Janet Patterson

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Dr Hankins is excellent and I really appreciated the kind way she supported me during my appointments and following surgery. Dr Hankins is very knowledgeable but her approachable, understanding manner eased any anxieties I had about my health. When I needed to contact her outside of appointments, the reception staff were extremely friendly and helpful. I highly recommend Dr Hankins and Intuition Private.

Eleanor Mitchell

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Michelle Mackowski

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Peta is an amazing O&G. She has overseen the birth of both my children.She is highly competent, skilled and clearly loves what she does. She listens to you as a patient and will do what she can to make sure you have the best experience possible in the unpredictable world of childbirth. Her staff are all aligned in this approach and are just as lovely.

Summer Toth

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Dr Shah is the most remarkable obstetrician. I’m a mum who decided to go private after a terrible experience in a Sydney public hospital with my first. Dr Shah is a professional, the leader in his field. He ensured I felt as though I could place my complete trust in him (and I could). I knew what was happening every step of the way. Having a difficult pregnancy I frequented the private hospital on many occasions. I was admitted on the majority of my visits. It was never an issue, Dr Shah only cared for the safety of my baby and myself. He also ensured that my mental stability was on track too. I recommend Dr Shah in every capacity. Words cannot express the gratitude I feel for him. If anyone is looking for an obstetrician or gynaecologist you would be in the safest hands with Dr Shah and his team of professionals. He is professional, caring and also a really cool Doctor.

Jo Pollard

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I can not recommend Dr Peta Skilbeck enough!! This is my first pregnancy and must admit a bit nervous, but Dr Peta Skilbeck has totally taken the nerves away.. I feel that comfortable with her I can, and do ask every question possible (even if they are a bit random). I walk into the office and Ena (my midwife) and Dr Skilbeck make me feel like family and they always have plenty of time to answer all my questions.. I never feel rushed to get out of there.. if I'm lucky enough to have another baby I will definitely be going back to Dr Peta Skilbeck no questions asked.😊

Theresa Lancaster

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Amanda S

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We had the most amazing experience with Dr. Skilbeck. From our first appointment I knew we had made the best choice in choosing her as our obgyn for our second baby. Her bedside manner is warm, caring and professional and she made me feel supported in my decisions. On the day of my sons birth, Peta made my c-section truly magical. It felt as close to a natural birth as I could have hoped for and her expertise and professionalism was just what I needed. Thank you to Peta and the beautiful team at Intuition Private for our wonderful experience.

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A Historic Farewell: Final Day of Births at Gosford Private Hospital

Intuition Private Expands Services with Day Surgery Now Available at Gosford Specialist Day Hospital. Dr Helen Manning leads the operation!

Join Dr Peta Skilbeck for a Special Screening of Clueless to Support Cancer Council- Sunday 18th May 2025

Dr Peta Skilbeck steps up to dance for cancer in 2025 Stars of the Central Coast

Dr Peta Skilbeck speaks to NBN News Central Coast on Gosford Private Hospital Maternity Unit Closure- watch it here!

Dr Peta Skilbeck Discusses Gosford Private Hospital Maternity Unit Closure on ABC Radio Sydney- Today

Practice Hours

Monday ~ Friday

9am ~ 5pm

Weekends

Closed

Public Holidays

Closed

Phone & Fax

Enquiries

02 4321 0500

After Hours
(Gosford Private Only)

02 4324 7111

Fax

02 4326 0639

OUR LOCATION

Suite 6 / 12 Jarrett Street
North Gosford, NSW, 2250

About Us

Our Doctors

Our Team

Our Services

Clinic Info

Pre-Pregnancy & Fertility

Obstetrics

Gynaecology

Paediatrics

News & Blog

Information, thoughts and ideas from our Intuition team

A Historic Farewell: Final Day of Births at Gosford Private Hospital

Intuition Private Expands Services with Day Surgery Now Available at Gosford Specialist Day Hospital. Dr Helen Manning leads the operation!

Join Dr Peta Skilbeck for a Special Screening of Clueless to Support Cancer Council- Sunday 18th May 2025

Dr Peta Skilbeck steps up to dance for cancer in 2025 Stars of the Central Coast

Dr Peta Skilbeck speaks to NBN News Central Coast on Gosford Private Hospital Maternity Unit Closure- watch it here!

Dr Peta Skilbeck Discusses Gosford Private Hospital Maternity Unit Closure on ABC Radio Sydney- Today

Practice Hours

Monday ~ Friday

9am ~ 5pm

Weekends

Closed

Public Holidays

Closed

Phone & Fax

Enquiries

02 4321 0500

After Hours (Gosford Private Only)

02 4324 7111

Fax

02 4326 0639

OUR LOCATION

Suite 6 / 12 Jarrett Street North Gosford, NSW, 2250

About Us​

Our Doctors

Our Team

Our Services

Clinic Info

After Hours
(Gosford Private Only)

Suite 6 / 12 Jarrett Street
North Gosford, NSW, 2250

About Us