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flag Epworth HealthCare launches review after allegations Dr. Simon Gordon performed unnecessary endometriosis surgeries, with the hospital learning of an AHPRA probe months late due to confidentiality rules.

flag Epworth HealthCare, Victoria’s largest private hospital, is launching an independent review after allegations that former gynecologist Dr. Simon Gordon performed unnecessary surgeries on endometriosis patients, including ovarian removals, without clinical justification. flag The hospital learned of an ongoing AHPRA investigation into Gordon only in October—months after it began—due to confidentiality rules preventing regulators from sharing details with employers. flag Gordon, who retired in November and surrendered his registration, denies the claims, saying he acted in patients’ best interests. flag Hospital CEO Professor Andrew Stripp criticized the current system, urging better communication between regulators and hospitals to improve patient safety. flag AHPRA maintains it only notifies employers in cases of immediate public risk, balancing fairness with safety. flag Epworth apologized to affected patients and pledged to review its practices, reigniting broader concerns about endometriosis treatment and surgical oversight.

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