Dr Sasmira Bhatt received her medical degree from the University of Otago in New Zealand in 2008. Prior to commencing her specialist training in Australia, she spent a few years engaged in research in obstetrics at the Monash Institute of Medical Research (previously Ritchie Centre) publishing multiple scientific papers. She presented at several women’s health conferences, many of which were award winning.

She has more than 10 years of experience in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology, having trained in several locations including Tasmania, Eastern Health, Monash Health and Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s hospital.

Sasmira currently holds public appointments with Eastern and Monash Health and also sees patients privately through her Berwick-based Grace Women’s clinic.

Apart from looking after all aspects of obstetric and gynaecological care, Sasmira’s clinical interests include:

• Common urogynaecological conditions such as pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, perineal trauma and associated pelvic floor disorders following childbirth.
• Modern laparoscopic surgical approaches including treatment of endometriosis.
• High and low risk pregnancies including twin pregnancies, vaginal delivery after caesarean section (VBAC) and breech vaginal births.

Sasmira believes in a holistic, empathetic approach to patient care and patient partnership in management decisions. She is passionate about women’s health and achieving the best outcomes for the women she looks after. In her free time, she enjoys visiting art galleries and theatre shows, cooking, travelling and spending time with her husband and daughter.