Dr Julia Menzies
MBChB (Hons) DRANZCOG DCH FRACGP
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Consultant
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General Practitioner
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IUD insertion & removal
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MonaLisa Touch
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Shared Antenatal Care
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PrEP prescriber
"Patient-centred means being respectful of and responsive to my client's preferences, needs and values... and ensuring those guide our decisions".
I’m a GP with a passion for women’s health, and sexual and reproductive health.
I believe in holistic, patient-centred care and provide consultations on a broad range of conditions including all aspects of contraception, fertility, pregnancy, menopause, menstrual disorders, cervical screening, vulval disorders, breast health, erectile dysfunction and many other sexual health issues.
I collaborate with several of Sydney's best public hospitals to provide Shared Antenatal Care and love being a part of the amazing pregnancy journey with my clients.
I'm also kept busy attending to many procedures at Clinic 66 including: Implanon NXT insertion or removal, IUD insertion or removal, endometrial biopsy, diaphragm fitting, vulval biopsy, Mona Lisa Touch and more
I have a particular interest in menopause, and feel strongly that women should be able to access expert help at this often difficult time in their lives.
I provide a supportive, holistic and individualised approach to each woman's concerns, and can offer a variety of treatment options, including HRT, non-hormonal therapies and lifestyle approaches.
I am passionate about helping women to retain enjoyable and fulfilling sex lives beyond the menopause, so I have training and experience in offering MonaLisa Touch laser treatment, along with other treatment options to help with painful sex or other sexual difficulties.
'I believe in taking time to hear each client's story and concerns, and I provide a friendly, non-judgmental and empathic approach. As a client, I want you to feel heard and understood, and feel confident that I will take a thorough approach to your individual situation.'
Special Skills & Experience
Dr Julia Menzies is a sexual and reproductive health doctor (GP) who has special skills and experience in the management of :
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contraception
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fertility
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pregnancy
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women's health
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antenatal shared care
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IUD and Implanon insertion/removal
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menopause
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MonaLisa Touch
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sexual health
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cervical screening (pap test)
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vulval problems
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menstrual (period) problems
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and more.
Qualifications & Fellowships
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MBChB with Honours (2002) - University of Bristol, UK
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Green-Armytage Prize for Obstetrics and Gynaecology (2002)
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Diploma of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (2007)
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Diploma in Child Health (Highly Commended) (2007)
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Sexual Health & Family Planning Association Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health (2007)
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Tony Buhagiar Memorial Medal (2010) - for highest score in RACGP exams
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Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (2011)
Awards & Other Positions
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General and specialist registration with Medical Board of Australia
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Staff Specialist General Practitioner at the Hornsby General Practice Unit
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Accredited GP supervisor through GP Synergy
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Clinical Teaching Visitor (GP Synergy)
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Examiner for RACGP
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Facilitator - GPs in Schools Program (Sydney North Primary Health Network)
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Accredited Implanon NXT inserter and trainer
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‘Core of Knowledge’ Level 4 Laser User course (Radiation Health ED220 - Pastiche Education - 2017)
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IUD insertion training at Family Planning NSW (2010)
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Medical Educator at Family Planning NSW (2011-2018)
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GP at Aboriginal Medical Service, Redfern (2010 - 2015)
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Australian Medical Council examinations (2006)
Professional Memberships, Associations & Committees
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Member of Australasian Menopause Society
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Member of Medical Advisory Committee, Clinic 66 (2015 - 2018)
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Diplomate of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
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Fellow of Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
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Member of RACGP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
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Member of General Practice Supervisors Australia
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Member of Sydney North Primary Health Network
Continuing Education & Professional Development
Julia regularly participates in ongoing professional development, in the form of meetings, conferences, webinars, training days etc, not only in women’s/sexual and reproductive health, but in all aspects of general practice in order to keep her knowledge up to date.
Publications & Presentations
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Presentation at General Practice Training and Education Conference (GPTEC) - Sept 2018, Adelaide: workshop presentation - Reducing the fog surrounding underperformance (with Drs Jennie Kendrick and Cara Frame)
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RACGP Check program - August 2016, Women’s health edition; lead author of 2 case studies (with Drs Deborah Bateson and Mary Stewart)
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RACGP Check program - July 2017, Perinatal health - peer reviewer
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Co-author of Family Planning NSW publication: Implementing Changes to the National Cervical Screening Program
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Co-author and reviewer of Reproductive and Sexual Health: An Australian Clinical Practice Handbook (3rd Edition) - FPNSW
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Clinical case review: A young woman who has a contraceptive implant and vaginal bleeding. Stewart M, Bateson D, Menzies J. Medicine Today 2016; 17(10); 65-67
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Presentation on Maternal postnatal checks and postnatal mental health; Nov 2015, FPNSW Clinical Update day, Ashfield
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Guest Editorial, Australian Doctor: How I stopped worrying and learned to love general practice. 25 Feb 2015