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19 years of experience
East Melbourne, 3002
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19 years of experience
East Melbourne, 3002
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Dr. Chin Yong is a Certified Urogynaecologist and Female Pelvic Floor Reconstructive Surgeon based in Melbourne, Australia. His practice focuses on conservative managment and native tissue, mesh-free pelvic floor recontruction surgery. Dr Yong has a strong interest in minimal access surgery and offers a range of advanced laparoscopic and robotic pelvic floor reconstruction procedures to his patients.
Dr. Yong completed his primary medical degree at The University of Auckland and pursued further specialisation in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. He joined the Royal Women’s Hospital Pelvic Floor Unit in 2016, where he completed three years of subspecialty training in Urogynaecology. His primary practice is located at Epworth Freemasons in East Melbourne, and also consults at Epworth Geelong.
Recognising the importance of addressing pelvic floor issues and the stigma surrounding them, Dr. Yong is passionate about women’s health and aims to raise awareness about these concerns. He provides personalised and holistic treatment plans to enhance the quality of life for his patients. Dr. Yong often collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, including women's health and continence physiotherapists, colorectal surgeons, pain specialists and occasionally urologists.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Yong is actively involved in clinical education and research, focusing on conservative management and native tissue surgical correction for pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence. He is fluent in multiple languages, including English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Malay. Dr. Yong is affiliated with professional associations such as the Urogynaecology Society of Australasia (UGSA), International Urogynaecology Association (IUGA), and International Continence Society (ICS).
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No. MED0001922939
University of Auckland
Medicine
Graduated 2007
Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery, University of Auckland, New Zealand, 2007
Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG), 2016
Certificate of Urogynaecology (CU) 2022
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A$300Follow-up appointment
A$180124 Grey St, East Melbourne, Australia, 3002
1 Epworth Pl, Waurn Ponds, Geelong, Australia, 3216
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Dr. Chin Yong is consistently described as professional in his interactions, and clear in his communication style with patients. Patients frequently highlight his attentive listening, finding him gentle, patient, and able to provide thorough explanations, ensuring they feel comfortable and supported. The practice is often noted for its welcoming medical suite and helpful, friendly support staff. The overall patient experience is repeatedly highlighted as straightforward, reassuring, and prioritising patient understanding and ease.
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Had a great experience with Dr Yong, very helpful, staff are lovely and very helpful and friendly
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Dr Chin Yong and Caroline Chaplin meet to discuss the issues surrounding a women's pelvic floor after pregnancy, and dive into what often happens after pregnancy to the pelvic floor, the common complications, the treatment options available and the role GPs play in treatment. A link to the URCHOICE calculator can be found here. 'Conversations' is a new format from PodMD, focused on more relaxed and informal discussions surrounding important issues that specialists and GPs see in the community.
12 February 2024
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In this episode of PodMD, certified urogynaecologist and female pelvic floor reconstruction surgeon Dr Chin Yong will be discussing the topic of pelvic organ prolapse, including what pelvic organ prolapse is, how a patient would typically present, the treatment options, the likelihood of recurrence, when to refer and more.
12 February 2024
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Constantly running to the toilet? You may have a weak bladder? Around 38 per cent of Australian women suffer from a condition known as weak bladder.
11 June 2024
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Dr Yong offers mesh-free surgery options for treatment of pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence. Dr Yong will be able to provide more specific advice and the appropriateness of each option for you before deciding for surgery. Recently there has been increasing concern about syntheti
11 June 2024
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"Bladder leakage or pelvic organ prolapse is normal after having children" - While this may be common and true but not necessarily normal. In most cases, early conservative measures with lifestyle modifications and combination of PFM training may control your pelvic floor symptoms. "P
11 June 2024
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Pregnancy and childbirth are the most common predisposing factors to pelvic floor issues. When women undergo menopause, the change in oestrogen level and weakening of the pelvic floor structures can aggravate the pre-exisitng pelvic floor symptoms.
11 June 2024
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What are Dr. Chin Yong's reviews like?
Dr. Chin Yong's overall patient rating is 4.94 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 212 reviews.
What languages does Dr. Chin Yong speak?
Dr. Chin Yong speaks English, Cantonese, Malay and Mandarin
Where is Dr. Chin Yong located?
Dr. Chin Yong primarily practices at Epworth Consulting Suites - Grey St, located at 124 Grey St, East Melbourne, Australia, 3002
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What are Dr. Chin Yong working hours?
Dr. Chin Yong is working Monday (09:00 - 17:00), Tuesday (09:00 - 17:00), Wednesday (09:00 - 17:00), Thursday (09:00 - 17:00), Friday (09:00 - 15:00)
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