DR MICHAEL GANNON
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
ABOUT DR GANNON
Dr Gannon is a Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist with over 20 years experience as a specialist, having delivered over 6,000 babies. He was born at St John of God Subiaco Hospital and grew up in Perth. Dr Gannon's team includes Midwives and administrative staff who assist patients and their families throughout the whole nine months and beyond.
RESEARCH
Dr Gannon was a principal investigator in the University of Western Australia (UWA) and Womens & Infants Research Foundation (WIRF) Preterm Birth Prevention Study. Dr Gannon has worked as a clinical advisor and investigator in a number of Telethon Kids Institute (TKI) studies on antenatal vaccination against Respiratory Syncitial Virus (RSV).
EDUCATION
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North Morley Primary School, Dianella WA
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Guildford Grammar School, Guildford WA
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Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MB BS), University of Western Australia
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Fellow, Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG)
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Member, Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (MRCPI)
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Fellow, Australian Insitute of Company Directors (FAICD)
GOVERNANCE ROLES
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Chair, Medical Advisory Committee, St John of God Subiaco Hospital
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Chair, Obstetric & Midwifery Specialty Committee, St John of God Healthcare
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Director, MDA National Insurance Pty Ltd
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Director, Amana Living
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Chair, Perinatal & Infant Mortality Committee, WA Health, 2022-2026
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Member, National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC), 2018-2020
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President, Australian Medical Association (AMA), 2016-2018
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President, AMA WA, 2014-2016
OUR TEAM
MIDWIVES
MICHELLE CHRISTOPHERS
In addition to working with Dr Gannon, Michelle works on the Labour Ward at St John of God Subiaco Hospital with years of additional experience as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department at St John of God Murdoch Hospital.
NICOLA GARDNER
In addition to working with Dr Gannon, Nicola also works on the Labour Ward at St John of God Subiaco Hospital.
RECEPTION
MICHELLE MATYEAR
Michelle has worked with Dr Gannon for over 15 years, having brought her experience from working in both mental health and the university sector.
REBECCA GILMOUR
Rebecca began working with Dr Gannon in 2025, bringing her extensive experience from working in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Ophthalmology and Orthopaedics in both the UK and Australia.
HISTORY & MISSION
I have wanted to be a doctor since primary school. I have been inspired by many great doctors over the years. I sought and undertook sub-specialist training in maternal medicine and urogynaecology in Ireland and Britain. 20 years ago I returned to my home town of Perth to establish a private practice.
Working in a private hospital is an enabler for clinical independence and delivering personalised medical care. I embrace the mission and values of St John of God Healthcare - hospitality, compassion, respect, justice and excellence.
I have substantial clinical and research experience in understanding and preventing stillbirth and recurrent miscarriage. I have taught midwives and doctors about the care and investigation of bereaved mothers in Australia, Ireland, Britain and Vietnam.
My commitment stretches beyond my own practice and is evidenced in my contribution as Chair of St John of God Healthcare's national Obstetric & Midwifery Specialty Committee which oversees our safety and quality programs in our maternity units in both Victoria and WA.
I am more broadly committed to the health of women and babies across the health system. I recently stepped down as Chair of the WA Perinatal & Infant Mortality Committee, having served on the committee for 15 years. I also contributed to the state COVID-19 Maternity Response and co-chaired the Antenatal/Postnatal Working Group of WA Health's Syphilis Outbreak Response.
Most people know and understand what a great joy it is to deliver healthy babies and be an obstetrician. I am equally committed to the practice of gynaecology. Problems like heavy menstrual bleeding, perimenopause and menopause, endometriosis, pelvic floor dysfunction, prolapse and infertility demand sensitivity, compassion and attention.