I was initially told about this by patients who live on the Central Coast. 
Then I read about it in the Australian newspaper and had communications from the Sydney Adventist Hospital (the San) Wahroonga and then from the RANZCOG. The information is on the Gosford Private Hospital website.
It is very sad for women who live on the Central Coast and who want to be managed privately for pregnancy care.
I was chatting today about this with a patient who lives on the Central Coast. She said a friend has decided to travel to Newcastle because of the closure of Gosford Private Maternity Services.
I then used Google maps to check distances. Using as the starting point the location of Gosford Private Hospital it will take by car…
- Gosford Private Hospital to Newcastle Private Hospital 1 hr 6 min
- Gosford Private Hospital to the Sydney Adventist Hospital Wahroonga 48 min
- Gosford Private Hospital to my office in Norwest 1 hr 1 min.
It is closer to go to Sydney Adventist Hospital (the San) Wahroonga than to Newcastle Private Hospital to have your baby.
My office is slightly closer distance than Newcastle Private Hospital.
I have over the years done shared care with GPs located closer to where distance patients live. I am happy to do shared care with your local GP for patients who live on the Central Coast, if that is your preference.
