Dr Fiona Cowell is an obstetrician, gynaecologist and fertility specialist based in Fitzroy, Victoria. Dr Cowell specialises in high and low risk obstetrics as well as infertility. She loves the experience of caring for women and their families at such an exciting time in their lives. She provides specialised care with warmth and compassion. Dr Cowell developed a love of obstetrics when she was a medical student. She was privileged to have the opportunity to work in a Tanzanian hospital where she saw the difference that great care can make in women's lives. That passion translated into the Queen Victoria Hospital prize in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in her final year of medical school at Monash University. After an intern year at Box Hill Hospital and then working at the Royal Women's hospital in Neonatology for a year, Dr Cowell commenced her postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at The Royal Women's Hospital in 2000. Her training included time at The Geelong and Northern Hospitals and was completed at the Mercy Hospital for Women where she was appointed as a consultant Obstetrician on completion. Her final 12 months of training involved a fellowship year in Infertility. Dr Cowell spent ten years at the Mercy where she loved the complexity of high risk cases as well as the teaching and mentoring roles. Dr Cowell is currently engaged in training the next generation of medical students from Melbourne University. Fiona attends conferences and seminars regularly to remain up to date with the latest research both in Australia and overseas. She is passionate about providing the best model of care possible for women. Dr Cowell is married with 3 kids and 2 dogs, a cat and several chooks. When not working, Fiona loves swimming, sailing and hanging out with her family. She is also a member of the School Board at her children's school.

Prof. Michael Hii is an internationally recognised Oesophago-Gastric and Bariatric Surgeon, known for delivering highly individualised, precision care in gastrointestinal and metabolic health.He consults at St Vincent’s Private Hospital, Fitzroy and St Vincent’s Public Hospital Melbourne. He also holds an honorary Clinical Associate Professorship with the University of Melbourne. He serves as Deputy Director of the Hepatobiliary and Upper GI Unit and head of Upper GI surgery at St Vincent’s, where he plays a central role in shaping complex surgical care and training the next generation of surgeons.Michael’s practice is focused on the management of complex oesophageal and gastric conditions, including reflux disease, hiatus hernia, motility disorders, upper gastrointestinal cancers, and obesity. He is highly experienced in advanced minimally invasive and revisional surgery, with a particular emphasis on achieving durable outcomes while preserving quality of life. His approach is defined by precision, discretion, and a deep understanding that no two patients are the same. Patients are supported within a carefully curated, multidisciplinary environment—bringing together surgical expertise, medical insight, and tailored lifestyle strategies to deliver care that is both comprehensive and considered.In parallel with his clinical work, Michael leads the St Vincent’s Upper GI and Hepatobiliary Research Group and has published widely in upper gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery. His research focuses on improving recovery after major surgery, advancing metabolic health, and refining long-term outcomes through evidence-based innovation.He is also the founding Chair of The HOPE Fund, a charitable foundation dedicated to improving outcomes for patients undergoing major upper gastrointestinal surgery, supporting research, innovation, and patient-centred care. Outside of medicine, Michael values time with his family and is a proud father of three daughters. He maintains a disciplined approach to health and performance, with interests in high-intensity training, gardening, vintage guitars, and the quiet rituals that balance a demanding professional life