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Dr Chin Yong

Dr Chin Yong

Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

East Melbourne, 3002

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17 years of experience

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17 years of experience

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Patient Trust Score

4.89

66 patient reviews
4.91
Overall Experience
4.89
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.86
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109 recommendations for:

Pelvic Floor Surgery(20)
Pelvic Organ Prolapse(20)
Vaginal Prolapse(15)
Other(54)

Recent patient review

16 Apr 2024

Very professional in explaining the situation, patience, caring and gave great support.

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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 he also consults at Epworth Geelong and Jean Hailes Melbourne CBD.

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).


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Pelvic Floor Surgery (18%)
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse (18%)
  • Vaginal Prolapse (14%)
  • Urinary Incontinence (13%)
  • Uro-Gynaecology (8%)
  • Others (28%)

Subspecialties
  • Uro-Gynaecology
  • Gynaecology
  • Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery

All conditions and treatments
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse
  • Vaginal Prolapse
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Uro-Gynaecology
  • Interstitial Cystitis
  • Adenomyosis
  • Fibroids
  • Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
  • Overactive Bladder
  • Uterine, Vaginal and Vulvar Disorders
  • Pelvic Floor Surgery
  • Robotic Hysterectomy
  • Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
  • Pessary (for Prolapse and Incontinence)
  • Pelvic Floor Re-Education
  • Prolapse Surgery
  • Incontinence Surgery
  • Fascia Lata Surgery
  • Fibroid Surgery

Registered with

AHPRA

No. MED0001922939


Qualifications

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


languages spoken
  • English
  • Cantonese
  • Malay
  • Mandarin

Location

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Epworth Consulting Suites

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Consulting Suites, Epworth, Suite 6.3, Level 6/124 Grey St, East Melbourne, Australia, 3002
Consulting Suites, Epworth, Suite 6.3, Level 6/124 Grey St, East Melbourne, Australia, 3002
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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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1 Epworth Pl, Waurn Ponds, Geelong, Australia, 3216
1 Epworth Pl, Waurn Ponds, Geelong, Australia, 3216
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Vaginal Prolapse (15)
Urinary Incontinence (14)
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*Star rating based on patient reviews

66 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
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Very professional in explaining the situation, patience, caring and gave great support.

16 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Endometriosis

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Chin Yong was amazing from the first time that I met him. He was very professional and transparent yet empathic and understanding of my past experiences and needs. My surgery was very successful and it has turned my life around where I now feel like my old self again. I cannot thank him enough! I highly recommend Dr Chin Yong.

14 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Incontinence Surgery
Vaginal Prolapse

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Chin Yong was wonderful. He explained everything really well. Was very attentive & visited me every day I was in hospital (including on a Sunday). He had special instructions for his patients for the nursing staff. He is friendly & efficient. I recommend him highly

12 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Prolapse Surgery
Vaginal Prolapse

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I am very happy with the results of this operation it has given me a new lease on life. The healing process took longer than I was expecting due to my not comprehending how long it takes for my body to heal. Dr Chin Yong is a very gifted and dedicated surgeon who will revolutionise this procedure.

10 Apr 2024verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Excellent care through out the journey

27 Mar 2024verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Attentive and bespoke care provided for my situation. Understanding and committed to finding a solution that balanced health outcomes, mental health, and financial considerations. Very thankful to be under Dr Ying's care.

19 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Urinary Incontinence
Pelvic Floor Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Chin was very clear with his explanation and treatment options that are available to me.

14 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Vaginal Prolapse

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Helpful and empathetic

12 Mar 2024verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Yong is an amazing doctor. My memory of Dr Yong is when he came to me before the operation and held my hand and told me everything would be ok. You can’t put a value in human kindness and compassion. I felt I was in very safe hands.

06 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Uro-Gynaecology

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr. Chin Yong was extremely helpful every time I visited him. I am very pleased with my outcome and could not be happier.

05 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Pelvic Floor Surgery
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Effects of pregnancy on the pelvic floor by PodMD

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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Pelvic organ prolapse by PodMD

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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What are Dr Chin Yong's reviews like?

Dr Chin Yong's overall patient rating is 4.89 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 66 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, located at Consulting Suites, Epworth, Suite 6.3, Level 6/124 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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