To us, you are more than a number.
What Sets Us Apart
People First Approach
Everything we do is built around understanding your needs. You are not just a number. You are known, heard, and supported every step of the way.
Long-Term Relationships
We’re not just here for the now. We are honoured to support you through a healthy, informed and empowering pregnancy experience.
Flexible & Collaborative
We bring structure where it counts and adaptability where it matters. You and your baby will always be cared for by a doctor you know, regardless of the day or time.
From your first positive test to your baby’s first heartbeat and beyond, our dedicated team of obstetricians, midwives and support staff are here to provide compassionate, personalised care every step of the way.
Meet our Team
Behind everything we do is a team of people who genuinely care. We bring compassion and collaboration to every interaction, working together to support, nurture and create the best possible experience for you every step of the way.
Dr Jodie Benson
Jodie’s passion is in maximising women’s quality of life throughout all stages of their lives. She is a generalist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist that welcomes all referrals.
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Dr Jodie Benson graduated medicine from the University of Melbourne in 2001. She commenced her specialist training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Monash Medical Centre, having spent two years in Ireland as a junior doctor.
Jodie returned to Ireland to complete her advanced training.
Working at Cork University Maternity Hospital gave her invaluable experience in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology - this service delivered almost 10,000 babies a year.
Jodie became a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in 2011. On her return to Australia, Jodie commenced work in Warrnambool before moving to Geelong. Having initially worked full time at University Hospital Geelong, Jodie was actively involved in the teaching of medical students and junior doctors.
Jodie currently works in the private sector but continues to be involved in medical student education through an appointment at Deakin.
Jodie also served on the Stillbirth Subcommittee of the Consultative Council of Obstetric and Paediatric Mortality and Morbidity at the Victorian Department of Health for 12 years.
Jodie’s passion is in maximising women’s quality of life throughout all stages of their lives. She is a generalist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist that welcomes all referrals.
Jodie also provides vaginal surgery, minimal access surgery and operates Robotically.
Jodie lives locally in Geelong with her two daughters.
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Preconception Counselling
Low and High Risk Obstetrics
Contraception
Colposcopy
Menstrual Management
Minimal Access Surgery
Prolapse
Subfertility
Dr Stephanie Johnston
Stephanie is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with special interests in assisted fertility, recurrent miscarriage and high risk pregnancy care.
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She studied medicine at the University of Melbourne and graduated with a MBBS and B.Med Sci.
She undertook her speciality training at the Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne, where she continued to work as an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist until 2018.
She completed her Masters of Reproductive Medicine with the University of New South Wales in 2019.
Stephanie holds a public appointment at University Hospital Geelong, and private appointments at St John of God Hospital Geelong and Epworth Hospital Waurn Ponds.
She consults privately at the Geelong Maternity and Gynaecology rooms as well as at Monash IVF.
Stephanie is also an examiner with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
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Preconception counselling
Low and high risk obstetrics
Contraception
Minimal access surgery
Subfertility
Dr Emily Huning
Emily is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with experience in high risk pregnancy and general gynaecology. Her goal is to blend empathy and warmth with knowledge and experience in every clinical encounter.
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Emily wanted to be a doctor from childhood, and graduated in Medicine with Honours from Monash University in 2002.
She worked for several years in emergency medicine, general practice and palliative care. She never imagined becoming an obstetrician gynaecologist until she completed additional training in the field, including experience in rural and remote maternity services in Australia and in East Africa.
Emily completed her basic training at the Mercy Hospital for Women, the Northern Hospital and Geelong Hospital in Victoria from 2008 to 2013. She undertook the first part of her advanced training in northwest Tasmania and ultimately completed this in Geelong, where she has lived and worked since obtaining her fellowship in 2015.
Since completing her specialist qualification, Emily has also completed a masters degree with Honours in Public Health from James Cook University. She has presented and published research in the areas of maternal critical illness and maternity service provision for women in rural and regional areas. She continues to work in public healthcare at the University Hospital Geelong, where her roles also include rotation lead for medical student education in O&G, clinical leads for colposcopy and dysplasia and obstetric liaison for the Wathaurong Koorie Maternity Service.
Emily is delighted and honoured to share the care of patients at Geelong Maternity & Gynaecology with her long-term colleagues Jodie and Stephanie.
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Preconception Counselling
Low and High Risk Obstetrics
Contraception
Colposcopy
Menstrual Management
Minimal Access Surgery
Prolapse
Subfertility
Our Team
Jessica Baxter
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Jess is an Endorsed Midwife who is passionate about supporting women and families through pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.
She is committed to providing compassionate, personalised care that helps women feel informed, confident and supported throughout their maternity journey.
With extensive experience in maternity care, Jess offers continuity of care, prescribing, pathology, vaccination and bulk billed appointments.
She values building trusting relationships and creating a safe, respectful environment where women can make informed choices about their care and birth experience.
Rebecca Atkinson
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Rebecca is an Endorsed Midwife and Registered Nurse and with a passion for women’s health and providing comprehensive, individualised care.
As an Endorsed midwife, Bec is able to provide individualised care, prescribing, and pathology to women during their pregnancy and the first 6 weeks after birth and as a certified Immunisation provider, Bec can administer vaccinations to women and their family members at any time.
As a Nurse specialising in women's health, Bec often assists with a range of procedures with our gynaecologists.
Bec is particularly passionate about supporting women throughout their reproductive journey, including birth preparation, pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period. She enjoys helping women feel informed, confident and empowered to make decisions about their care and birth experience.
Alongside her work at GMG, Bec works as a midwife at St John of God Geelong.
Celia Thompson
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With many years of experience working in private practice administration, Celia supports the smooth running of the surgery and helps to ensure patients receive a welcoming and well organised service.
Celia is committed to supporting both patients and the team, building trusted relationships and making sure everyone feels listened to, respected and well cared for throughout their experience with us.
Outside of work, Celia enjoys spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.
She loves pottery, travelling –particularly to Italy, attending the theatre, horse racing and tackling the occasional crossword. She brings warmth, humour and a genuine love of people to both her professional and personal life.