Our team of gynaecologic consultants, specially-trained clinicians, nurses and support staff specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of these hormone-dependent cancers.
The 5 main types of Gynaecological cancer that affect women include:
Our consultant gynaecologists have a wide range of investigations at their disposal including endoscopy of the gynaecological system (telescopic examination). Where surgical operations are necessary, they can be carried out by keyhole surgery (laparoscopy) where possible. Our consultants will discuss this possibility with you in regard to your own circumstances.
Matt Hewitt graduated from Nottingham University in 1993. After completing his internship and basic specialist training in the Trent region, Matt undertook an MD in the School of Human Development at the University of Nottingham, investigating the aetiology of recurrent pregnancy loss. Matt completed registrar training in the Trent region before deciding upon a career in gynaecological oncology. He moved to St James Hospital, Leeds, in 2001 to undertake a three year sub-specialist training programme in gynaecological oncology surgery. Matt was appointed as a Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist at St James in 2006, but shortly after moved together with his wife Louise to Cork University Maternity Hospital where he is also a clinical senior lecturer with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Matt is a BSCCP (British Society Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology) accredited colposcopist, he is president of BIARGS (British and Irish Association of Robotic Gynaecological surgery) and trains surgeons from Ireland and the UK in robotic surgery.
Patients seen by Matt who require surgery have the choice of their surgery taking place at the Cork University Maternity Hospital or the Bon Secours.
Main interests
Gynaecological cancer
Lumps and bumps
Dysfunctional bleeding
Post menopausal bleeding
Ovarian cysts
Minimally invasive surgery both conventional and Robotic
Familial gynaecological cancer predispositions
Low risk pregnancy
Pregnant patients booking under Matt will get a free early scan and a free full fetal anatomy scan by an accredited ultrasonographer
Suzanne graduated from UCD Medical School in 1992. In 1996 she went to the Rosie Maternity in Cambridge from where she won a place on the East Anglia training scheme. After developing an interest in pelvic floor problems she undertook a 2 year clinical research post at the National Maternity Hospital, Holles St., looking at connective tissues in the pelvic floor. She subsequently trained in Southampton and Basingstoke before starting her first consultant post at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital in 2002. She ran the high risk antenatal clinic there and set up a dedicated specialist multidisciplinary pelvic floor service including conservative and surgical treatments for women with incontinence and prolapse.
In 2006 she received a call from home and started her second consultant post in the Unified Maternity Services in Cork, working at the Bons, Erinville and St Finbarrs prior to the opening of CUMH.
She specialises in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology with a subspecialty interest in Urogynaecology. She runs the Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury clinic at CUMH where all women are seen and scanned after third degree tears. Her research interests include specialist physiotherapy for pelvic pain, pelvic floor injury and it’s prevention during childbirth, and robotic surgery for prolapse. She has been guest speaker at many international meetings
As Associate Dean of specialist training for O and G at the RCPI, she is closely involved in training our future specialists. She was also recently elected Chair of the Continence Foundation of Ireland.
Interests: General and Urogynaecology
Pelvic floor dysfunction and pelvic pain
Obstetrics and Antenatal care
All women attending for private antenatal care receive a detailed anomaly and 3d scan as well as regular growth scans.
Contact Rose Keane at Cork Womens Clinic on 021 4348931/ 4348932
www.corkwomensclinic.com
John Waterstone
Dr John Waterstone MD MSc MRCOG CCST
Consultant Gynaecologist, Bon Secours Hospital
A graduate of both the Science Faculty (Genetics) and Medical School of Trinity College Dublin, Dr Waterstone's career in Obstetrics and Gynaecology began at the Rotunda Hospital Dublin. He continued his training at teaching hospitals in London. His interest in Reproductive Medicine developed at the Hammersmith Hospital while working with Professor Robert Winston. A research fellowship at the Assisted Conception Unit, Kings College Hospital then followed.
Having completed his specialist training in London, Dr Waterstone was attracted to Cork by the possibility of establishing an effective fertility service. His consultant gynaecological practice at the Bon Secours Hospital is centred on the investigation and management of subfertility and of menorrhagia. His personal involvement in ultrasonography, hysterosalpingography and laparoscopy assures his patients appropriate treatment, accurate diagnosis and continuity of care. The challenging fertility enhancing surgery he carries out for multiple fibroids and severe endometriosis is facilitated by the efficiency of the operating theatres at the Bons, and by the support of high calibre surgical and radiological consultant colleagues.
He is the founder and Medical Director of Waterstone Clinic, providing fertility services in Dublin, Cork, Kildare, Limerick, Waterford. Dr Waterstone is committed to leading change in Reproductive Medicine in Ireland. Dr Waterstone was also a Consultant in Obstetrics at Cork University Maternity Hospital until 2018 where he delivered over 7,000 babies and was involved in undergraduate and post graduate medical education.
Email address: advice@waterstoneclinic.ie
Tel: 021 4347065
Fax: 021 4865763