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 in Perth
Dr Watson operates at Hollywood Private Hospital, Monash Avenue, Nedlands. Hollywood is a major Perth private hospital with a full range of surgical, anaesthetic, and recovery services suited to elective hernia repair and revision surgery. It is covered by all major Australian private health funds for hernia repair.
The rooms can confirm health-fund cover and any expected out-of-pocket cost ahead of your operation.
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 hospital does Dr Watson operate at?
Dr Watson operates at Hollywood Private Hospital in Nedlands. Hollywood is covered by all major Australian private health funds for hernia repair, and the rooms can confirm cover and any expected out-of-pocket cost ahead of your operation.
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.