Dr Gary Swift
SHE Medical · Gold Coast, QLD · Private hospital
How patients rated each dimension
The care journey — what patients experienced at each stage
This patient was referred via: Specialist referral.
After being told by others that my symptoms were just part of being a teenage girl, I remember being relieved that someone understood what it was like to be me, my symptoms, empathised that it sucked, knew a lot about Endometriosis and was reassuring that they could help me. I felt safe and like he was going to be able to help me.
Medical history/imaging review: Yes, clearly. Diagnosed stage: Not staged. DIE/endometriomas: Both.
Excision vs. ablation explained: Yes Risks/benefits explained: Yes Hormonal options discussed: Yes, with clear explanation of limitations Fertility considerations discussed: Yes
Clear surgical plan given: Yes, clearly Warned about risk to ovaries/structures: Yes, clearly discussed and consented Felt fully informed to consent: Yes
Felt safe and treated with dignity: Yes, fully Who performed surgery: Named lead surgeon
Post-surgical pain management: Yes, pain managed + adequate relief to take home + clear instructions Follow-up: Yes, follow-up received and concerns addressed Pelvic floor physio recommended: No
Significantly improved
Surgical facts — accountability data
Technique
Did not ask
MDT
Did not ask
Surgical photos
Yes, I was told this
Pathology
Yes, confirmed all specimens sent
Surgical volume
Did not ask
Referral policy
Did not ask
Pelvic floor
No
Endo left behind
Yes, gave thorough honest explanation
Endometriosis locations confirmed in surgery
Red flag review — across all 1 submissions
Patient voices
What this surgeon did best
“They are very good at communication, care and obviously surgery.”
What could have been better
“Honestly, the only complaint I had in my last surgery was with a nurse at the hospital, nothing to do with the surgeon.”
Advice for your first appointment
“Have a list of your symptoms and questions so you don't forget once you are in there!”
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100% said they would recommend Dr Gary Swift to another person with endometriosis. Strongest among patients who had surgery (93%). Lower among consultation-only reviewers (75%), often citing wait times and cost transparency.