Dr Steven Hatzikostas Information

Dr. Steven Hatzikostas has been a Melbourne resident all his life. He undertook his tertiary education at The University of Melbourne and is a graduate of the University of Melbourne Medical School. Whilst studying for his Medical Degree he concurrently gained a Masters Degree in Science (Univ. Melb.) and published research conducted at the Howard Florey Institute of Medicine. Dr. Hatzikostas initially trained in Internal Medicine for four years at The Royal Melbourne Hospital before commencing specialist training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. After completing his training in Australia he achieved membership to the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (R.A.N.Z.C.O.G) in 1993. Dr. Hatzikostas initially travelled to England for overseas experience where he worked for three years gaining a wonderful exposure to fundamental Obstetric and Gynaecological training. Upon returning to Australia Dr. Hatzikostas has worked as a Consultant Obstetrician at The Royal Women's Hospital, The Northern Hospital and Box Hill Hospital for many years. He currently continues work at The Women's Hospital and also maintains a connection with subspecialty staff at The Mercy Hospital for Women. With a background in Internal Medicine he practices evidence based medicine and has a commitment to the formal investigation and management of complex medical and obstetric problems. Dr. Hatzikostas has his rooms at Suite 3 The Plenty Rd. Consulting Suites located at Northpark Private Hospital. He devotes considerable time to his patients and aims to establish a high level of communication. He uses succinct diagrams to explain medical conditions and management. When appropriate he will issue brochures and algorithms of treatment plans. In all cases each patient has a comprehensive understanding of their medical condition, evidence based explanations of proper management and a risk / benefit analysis of alternative treatment options. All follow up care that may be required is also discussed. Quality of medical ...