Dr Stella Ward - GENERAL PRACTITIONER

MBCHB, FRACGP - AHPRA: MED0000980855 - ABN: 75047301127

Please note, while our practice is delighted to accept new patients, some of our doctors, including Dr Stella Ward, are currently focusing on their existing patient base, therefore not accepting new patient bookings. However, we are pleased to offer available appointments with Dr Stella Ward for established patients of the practice, ensuring timely access to the care you need. Exceptions: Dr Stella Ward will see New Antenatal patients (and their babies) and Mirena consultations

Stella grew up in Scotland and studied medicine at the University of Glasgow, graduating in 2006.  She undertook her first two years of hospital training in the West of Scotland before moving to the sunny Gold Coast in 2008.  

After spending two years working in the Emergency Department at the Gold Coast Hospital, Stella returned to Scotland in 2010 to complete the Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (DFSRH). In 2011 she began GP training in Northern New South Wales, working in Mullumbimby, Byron Bay and Murwillumbah before completing her Fellowship in 2013.

Stella's main area of interest is women's health. She has completed the Certificate of Women's Health through the Royal Australian College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and is qualified to insert intrauterine contraceptive devices, including the Mirena IUD. She enjoys all aspects of women's health, from contraception, to pregnancy, menstrual issues, cervical screening, menopause and beyond.

Stella also enjoys the complexities and challenges of aged care and chronic disease management and has completed the Professional Certificate of Geriatric Medicine. 

Stella is married and lives with her husband, cat and two children on the Gold Coast. She enjoys keeping active with surfing, running and playing with her kids.

 Areas of Interest:

  • Womens Health

  • Travel Medicine

  • Immunisations

  • Contraception

  • Mirena/Kyleena/Copper IUD Insertion and Removal

  • Aged Care

  • Paediatrics

  • Antenatal and Pregnancy Care

  • Cervical Screening

  • Iron Infusions

To book an appointment online click here, alternatively phone our reception team on 0755897555.