Dr Rachael Nugent

Dr Rachael Nugent is a specialist obstetrician and gynaecologist with a keen interest in women’s health across the life course, from early adolescence through the perimenopausal transition and beyond. She is committed to providing evidence-based, patient-centred care, with attention to the physical, psychological, and social dimensions of health.

Dr Nugent has particular expertise in the management of complex pelvic pain, endometriosis, menstrual and hormonal disorders, vulval and sexual health conditions, and benign gynaecological disorders including prolapse, fibroids, and urinary incontinence. Dr Nugent undertakes complex pelvic surgery and values a multidisciplinary approach to care, recognising the importance of collaboration across specialties in the management of chronic and complex presentations.

Dr Nugent completed her medical and specialist training in Queensland, with placements at Nambour General Hospital, the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, and Townsville University Hospital, and completed her fellowship training at Sunshine Coast University Hospital. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG) and an Associate Professor at the University of the Sunshine Coast.

In her clinical role as a senior obstetrician and gynaecologist at Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Dr Nugent has contributed to the development and expansion of regional gynaecological services, including Nambour Hospital. She is actively involved in the supervision and training of registrars, junior doctors, and medical students, and leads a public hospital maternity research team. She also continues to practise general obstetrics in the public sector.

Dr Nugent’s clinical practice is characterised by careful listening, clear communication, and shared decision-making, with a focus on supporting women to understand their health and treatment options.