Meet Our Doctors
The doctors at EMU perform all the ultrasound scans themselves. They do not use technicians. They are all qualified Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, and are fellows of the Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. In addition, they all have a special qualification awarded by the RANZCOG (after 2 to 3 years of training in Ultrasound) to perform Obstetrics and Gynaecology Ultrasound. In this setting, there is a distinct advantage, as the doctor is able to explain the scan findings to the patient. Technicians are unable to fulfil this role. The benefit of this model is that during the scanning, findings can be conveyed to the patient. Any abnormalities detected can be explored with further testing, and counselling provided by the doctor.
Dr Andrew C C Ngu
MBBS FRANZCOG DDU COGU
Dr Andrew Ngu has been in practice performing in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Ultrasound since 1984 and is one of the pioneers in this field. He graduated in Medicine at Monash University in 1976 and obtained his specialist degree in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in 1986. He was awarded the Specialist Ultrasound Qualification (COGU) by the RANZCOG when it was first introduced in 1989. His training in Ultrasound was at the Ultrasound Department at the Royal Women Hospital and at Kings College London. He worked at the Ultrasound department at RWH from 1986 till 2010 as the Deputy Director and relieving Director of the department.
He has been very active in the education and setting of standards in Obstetrics and Gynaecology ultrasound globally over the last 25 years. He was elected to the board of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ISUOG) in 2004 as the first representative on that board from outside Europe and USA. He has been on the executive board of ISUOG since 2010 and held the many positions. These include being Secretary (2010 -2014) and President (2014-2016). He is currently on the executive board as the Past President.
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Dr Davina Tai
MBChB FRANZCOG DDU COGU
Dr Tai is an obstetrician gynaecologist with subspecialty training in obstetrical and gynaecological ultrasound.
She graduated from the University of Otago in 2000, trained in obstetrics and gynaecology at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney and then trained in the obstetrical and gynaecological ultrasound subspecialty at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney and Monash Medical Centre, Melbourne. Dr Tai currently holds the positions of Consultant ultrasonologist at Monash Medical Centre and Women's Ultrasound Malvern at Cabrini Hospital, In house clinical examiner (IHCE) in ultrasound for FRANZCOG ITP trainees and Secretary for the Australian Association of Obstetrical and Gynaecological Ultrasonologists (AAOGU).
Dr Kate Stone
MBBS FRANZCOG DDU COGU
Dr Kate Stone is an obstetrician gynaecologist with sub-speciality qualifications in ultrasound imaging.
Kate Stone completed medical school at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne in 1997, and specialist training at the Mercy Hospital for Women between 2000 and 2007. In 1997 she was awarded the RM Biggin’s Prize in clinical medicine and was nominated for the Jamieson award in clinical medicine. In 2003 she achieved the gold medal for the highest mark achieved in the MRANZCOG examination from the Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
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Dr Shelly Rowlands
MBBS FRANZCOG CMFM DDU
Shelley Rowlands is an Obstetrician Gynaecologist and Specialist in Maternal Fetal Medicine. Shelley is trained as tertiary level sonographer and has over 20 years experience of performing ultrasound in pregnancy.
In addition to working with EMU, Shelley provides private obstetric care and has a public appointment at the Royal Womens Hospital as a Consultant in Maternal Fetal Medicine ( high risk pregnancy) where her area of expertise is in fetal abnormalities.
Dr Ying Gu
MBBS BMedSci FRANZCOG DDU COGU
Dr Ying Gu is an obstetrician gynaecologist with subspecialty qualifications in ultrasound. Ying completed medical school at the University of Melbourne in 2007 and then undertook specialist training at the Royal Women’s Hospital and Mercy Hospital for Women. Her current practice remains at the aforementioned tertiary maternity hospitals, as well as East Melbourne Ultrasound and Women’s Ultrasound Malvern at Cabrini Hospital. She is involved with the Royal Australasian College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology education, contributing to the updated Nuchal Translucency Online Learning Program and the ultrasound education module for specialist trainees. In her spare time, her passions include her family and advocating for strong climate action with Doctors for the Environment Australia.