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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.
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.
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.
Gordon, who retired in November and surrendered his registration, denies the claims, saying he acted in patients’ best interests.
Hospital CEO Professor Andrew Stripp criticized the current system, urging better communication between regulators and hospitals to improve patient safety.
AHPRA maintains it only notifies employers in cases of immediate public risk, balancing fairness with safety.
Epworth apologized to affected patients and pledged to review its practices, reigniting broader concerns about endometriosis treatment and surgical oversight.
Epworth HealthCare lanza una revisión después de las acusaciones de que el Dr. Simon Gordon realizó cirugías innecesarias de endometriosis, y el hospital se enteró de una sonda AHPRA meses después debido a las reglas de confidencialidad.