At MyLocalDoc we provide specialised care to all women’s health conditions. We have a broad range of services that includes regular checkup, screenings, diagnosis and treatment to the variety of concerns that can affect the women’s life from pre-teen to post-menopausal years.
Women’s Health Clinic
Understanding the Benefits.
MyLocalDoc Beerwah uniquely offers colposcopy services in Sunshine Coast, highlighting our commitment to advanced women's healthcare. Colposcopy is a detailed examination of the cervix, vital for early detection and management of cervical conditions. Our provision of this service aligns with our proactive, patient-centric approach to healthcare, ensuring we stay at the forefront of medical innovations. Offering colposcopies not only broadens our service spectrum for women in Sunshine Coast but also cements our role as leaders in community health.
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Meet Doc Michelle
Dr Michelle Torres
Other Medical Practitioner, Female, MD, MBiomedSc, PHD, DRANZCOG
Speaks English, Portuguese, and Spanish
Dr Torres has extensive experience in women's health, both clinically and academically in 3 different countries: USA, Brazil and Australia. She was a Post Doc Fellow at the famous Mayo Clinic hospital where she performed outstanding research in gynaecological oncology and earned a Master’s degree in biomedical science and clinical and Translational Science. She finished her post graduate diploma in gynaecology in Brazil and she also performed a PhD in oncology focusing on cervical cancer.
She arrived in Australia 5 years ago in which she has worked in leading hospitals such as Western Health in Melbourne, Gold Coast University Hospital and recently at the Royal Brisbane Women's Hospital and is finishing her RANZCOG advanced diploma. Dr Torres is passionate about women’s health and joined MyLocalDoc to take care of women that need individualized care.
Dr Torres is also a Member of the Australian Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology.
Areas of interest: Womens health, Obstetrics, Gynaecology
Further information can be accessed by asking our friendly team for more details.
Standard Consultation
$175
Rebate $82.90 (25 minutes)
Extended Consultation
$260
Rebate 122.15 (40 minutes)
Women’s Health more than treating disease, is focused in promoting health and wellbeing.
We aim to assist you with a personalized and integrative attention taking in consideration evidenced based medicine. Our space is open for you that would like to improve your health. Please come see us if you would like want to talk about your general health, is concerned about fertility, has already an diagnosis of an gynaecological disease, would like to undergo investigation of any women’s health pathology, would like to know what to expect or help to go through menopause, has hormonal concerns, suffers with urinary incontinency, has chronic pain or any other female related concern.
At MyLocalDoc, we're committed to advancing women's health with a spectrum of specialised services. Our approach blends expert care with empathy, focusing on individual needs. We emphasise informed decision-making and supportive consultations, helping women navigate their health choices confidently.
Comprehensive and Compassionate.
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FAQs
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Colposcopy is a medical procedure that allows for a detailed examination of the cervix, vagina, and vulva. It is often recommended as a follow-up to abnormal cervical cancer screening results, such as a Pap smear or HPV test.
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Detailed Examination: Colposcopy provides a magnified view of cervical tissues, enabling a more in-depth examination. It is a crucial step in investigating abnormal Pap smear or HPV test results for early detection and prevention of cervical abnormalities or cancer.
Diagnosis and Biopsy: Dr. Torres may perform a biopsy during the colposcopy to accurately diagnose and assess any abnormalities.
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Procedure Overview: Colposcopy is a relatively short procedure, usually taking about 20 to 30 minutes.
Comfortable Setting: The examination is performed in an office setting, often similar to a regular pelvic exam.
Magnification and Light: Dr. Torres uses a colposcope, which is a special magnifying instrument with a light source, to closely examine the cervix. The colposcope is the state-of-the-art equipment - HD Video Colposcope that allows the patient to visualize the examination.
Possible Biopsy: If any abnormalities are detected, Dr. Torres may take a small tissue sample (biopsy) for further analysis.
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Post-Procedure Care: Most women can resume their normal activities immediately after the procedure. If biopsy taken, further care will be need and will be discussed with the patient.
Results and Follow-up: If needed, on a review appointment, Dr. Torres will discuss biopsy results with you and recommend any necessary follow-up steps based on the results.
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Expertise: Dr. Michelle Torres has a PhD in oncology with her theses on cervical cancer. Dr. Torres has extensive experience in women’s health in 3 different countries: USA, Brazil and Australia. She was a Post Doc Fellow at the famous Mayo Clinic hospital where she performed outstanding research in gynaecological oncology and earned a Master’s degree in biomedical science and clinical and Translational Science. She finished her post graduate diploma in gynaecology in Brazil and she also performed a PhD in oncology focusing on cervical cancer and has 20 paper internationally. Dr. Torres is part of the Australian Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology and of the Compassionate Care: Our approach is patient-centered, ensuring your comfort and understanding throughout the process.
Holistic Women's Health: Colposcopy is seamlessly integrated into our comprehensive women's health services.
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If you are not sure, we would advise you to see an women’s health clinic and if needed you will receive a referral to visit a Gynaecologist for further investigation, treatment or surgical procedure is needed.
Our team is waiting for you and do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.