Dr Saima Wani

Saima is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG) and an AGES Accredited Advanced Laparoscopic Gynaecological Surgeon. She completed her two year laparoscopic training with the prestigious Sydney West Advanced Pelvic Surgery (SWAPS) Unit and undertook a Da Vinci Robotic Fellowship at Sydney Adventist Hospital with Dr Yogesh Nikam, alongside a Master of Surgery at Western Sydney University.

 

With more than a decade of experience, Dr Wani has worked across major tertiary centres in Australia and internationally, completing her specialist obstetrics and gynaecology training at the Royal Women’s Hospital (Melbourne) and Eastern Health (Victoria), where she also served as Chief Registrar. She has a clinical focus in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery for endometriosis, pelvic pain, and complex gynaecological conditions, with a strong focus on multidisciplinary care.

 

She is also deeply engaged in clinical research, including randomised controlled trials, and has presented widely at national and international conferences (AGES, ISUOG, RANZCOG, ESC). Her research interests include minimally invasive gynaecological surgery, endometriosis, and surgical education.

 

A passionate teacher and mentor, Dr Wani lectures at Western Sydney University and the University of Notre Dame, facilitates laparoscopic workshops with AGES and SWAPS, and contributes to RANZCOG surgical training programs.

 

Dr Wani is a caring and empathetic clinician who places her patients at the centre of every decision. She believes that every woman’s story and health journey are unique, and she takes the time to truly listen, understand, and support her patients through personalised and holistic care. Known for her warmth and compassion, Dr Wani is deeply committed to creating a safe, respectful, and collaborative environment that empowers women to make informed choices about their health.

 

Beyond her clinical and academic contributions, Dr Wani is recognised for her supportive leadership, fostering a collaborative and respectful workplace. Her dedication to the wellbeing of patients and colleagues was acknowledged with the RANZCOG Wellbeing Award in 2023. She currently holds a public hospital appointment at Eastern Health, Victoria, and is committed to providing safe, patient-centred, and compassionate care to women throughout their health journey. Outside of medicine, she enjoys reading, cooking, and family adventures with her husband and two children.