Dr Nasreen Shammas
A highly qualified and experienced surgeon, Dr Shammas is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
She obtained her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery in 1996, and went on with an internship which was completed at the Nepean Hospital.
Dr Shammas commenced her specialist training in Sydney in 2007 and she continued with this to complete a fellowship in 2013.
Positions and posts held
Conjoint Senior Lecturer Western Sydney University School of Medicine
Public Appointments
Canterbury Hospital – Visiting Medical Officer
Private Appointments
Sydney Southwest Private Hospital – Visiting Medical Officer
The George Centre Private Hospital – Visiting Medical Officer
Dr Shammas Holds A Public Appointment At Canterbury Hospital
Dr Shammas also provides private gynaecology and obstetric services and soon will offer fertility services at The George Centre in Gledswood Hils and Sydney Southwest Private Hospital. Her areas of interest include:
- Ovulation disorders
- Heavy periods (Menorrhagia)
- Fertility
- Pelvic organs prolapse
- Urinary Incontinence
- Pelvic masses including ovarian cyst
- Fibroids
- Menopausal symptoms
- Sexual dysfunction such as Vaginismus
- Pelvic pain
- Abnormal pap smears (colposcopy)
- Complex and high-risk pregnancy
Specialist training
Dr Shammas is trained in minimally invasive surgery and is a certified colposcopist for abnormal CST smear. This is a procedure she is able to perform in her rooms which looks closely at the cervix, vagin and vulva to help locate and examine changed or abnormal cells. She performs most gynaecological procedures laparoscopically (minimally invasive keyhole surgery) which allows for a faster recovery. Surgical treatments provided include:
Dr Shammas also has a special interest in vaginal and vulva plastics as well as reconstructive and repair surgery as part of gynaecology care. Her interests and expertise include the treatment and management of:
- Ovarian cystectomy
- Hysterectomy and excision of endometriosis
- Uterine fibroids
- Prolapse and incontinence
Dr Shammas is an advocate of natural birth, and supports women with twin pregnancies, previous Caesarean sections and uncomplicated breech presentation to have natural birth in subsequent pregnancies. She is highly experienced and well trained in performing complex Caesarean sections for complex pregnancies including breech presentation, abnormal placentation such as placenta previa and instrument births including forceps delivery.
The goal of Dr Shammas and her team is to provide all women with understanding and excellence in care ensuring better health and enabling them to lead a rich, full and active life.
