Dr. Penny O’Sullivan

About

Dr O’Sullivan Graduated from UWA in 2010 and went onto to complete her Internship and part of her RMO years at SCGH. There she gained experience in areas such as ED, CCU, Hepatology, Geriatrics and community palliative care. She then went on to train at PMH (now PCH), gaining experience in paediatrics and completing a Diploma of Child health.

As a part of General Practice training Penny has worked in a variety of settings including 6 months at Family Planning WA (now SHHQ), where she developed her interest in sexual health, unplanned pregnancy and contraception. Since this time, she has become an experienced IUD inserter.

Penny competed her GP examinations 2015 and enjoys all aspects of General Practice, especially the care of the whole person and the whole family. Recently she lived in Adelaide for 12 months where she worked solely in sexual health, especially dealing with LGBTI+ community ad PrEP prescribing.

Qualifications

MBBS (hons), FRACGP, Family Planning Certificate, Diploma of Child’s Health, Qualified Implanon inserter, Qualified IUD Inserter

Special Interests

  • Sexual Health including MSM and PrEP.
  • Contraception including long acting contraceptive Implants and IUD insertion.
  • Pregnancy Planning and Fertility.
  • Antenatal Care.
  • Child Health.

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