Perth metro
Hernia surgery in Perth
Dr Stephen Watson's primary consulting rooms are in South Perth. He operates at five private hospitals across the Perth metropolitan area. Most patients are seen within one week of referral.
South Perth rooms
21 Charles Street, South Perth WA 6151. On-site parking is available. The rooms are a short walk from Mends Street and the South Perth ferry stop, and are served by the South Perth bus network.
Consultations run Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm. The rooms are wheelchair accessible. If you have specific access requirements, let reception know when you book.
Hospital access across Perth
- Hollywood Private Hospital — Monash Avenue, Nedlands
- St John of God Murdoch Hospital — Murdoch Drive, Murdoch
- St John of God Subiaco Hospital — Cambridge Street, Subiaco
- The Mount Hospital — Mounts Bay Road, Perth CBD
- Bethesda Hospital — Queenslea Drive, Claremont
Which hospital is right for your operation depends on which is covered by your health fund, where theatre time is most easily scheduled, and the type of procedure planned. Dr Watson will discuss the options at consultation.
Who Dr Watson sees in Perth
Dr Watson sees patients with the full range of adult hernias — inguinal, umbilical and small ventral, incisional, femoral, and hiatus hernia. He also has particular experience with reflux and hiatus hernia after previous bariatric surgery.
WorkCover, DVA, private health insurance, and self-funded patients are all welcome. See workers compensation and return-to-work for those pathways.
Common questions from Perth patients
Where exactly are the rooms?
21 Charles Street, South Perth WA 6151. The rooms are a short walk from Mends Street, served by South Perth bus routes, and have on-site parking. The South Perth ferry stop is also a short walk away if you're coming from the CBD or East Perth.
Which Perth hospitals does Dr Watson operate at?
Dr Watson holds operating rights at Hollywood Private Hospital (Nedlands), St John of God Murdoch Hospital, St John of God Subiaco Hospital, The Mount Hospital (Perth CBD), and Bethesda Hospital (Claremont). The choice depends on your health fund and the type of procedure planned.
How quickly can I be seen?
Most Perth metro patients are offered a consultation within one week of GP referral. Urgent cases — severe pain, vomiting, a bulge that has suddenly become hard — are prioritised; please phone the rooms directly.