Dr James McLaren
GYNAECOLOGIST & ADVANCED LAPAROSCOPIC SURGEON
(MBBS, MPH&TM, FRANZCOG, FRCOG)
Dr James McLaren is a London‑trained, highly experienced gynaecologist who believes in creating a supportive, understanding environment where you feel confident and empowered. He combines advanced surgical skills with a compassionate, patient‑centred approach to deliver care tailored to your individual needs.
His special interests include:
Advanced laparoscopic surgery
vNOTES (Vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery)
Fertility
Endometriosis / Adenomyosis
Heavy menstrual bleeding
Uterine Fibroids
Ovarian Cysts
Operative Hysteroscopy
Abnormal Cervical Screening and Colposcopy
Dr McLaren enjoys a substantive public role as Clinical Lead for Gynaecological and Colposcopy Services at Mater Mothers’ Hospital.
A pioneer in Vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (vNOTES), Dr McLaren uses this cutting‑edge, scar‑free technique for procedures such as hysterectomy, cancer risk‑reduction surgery (removal of tubes and/or ovaries), surgical treatment of ectopic pregnancy and ovarian cysts, and sterilisation. vNOTES offers benefits including no abdominal scars, reduced hospital stay, decreased need for pain relief, and quicker recovery. Dr McLaren first introduced this innovative technique at King’s College Hospital in London and now offers it at Mater Hospital and The Wesley.
Passionate about training the next generation, Dr McLaren is a RANZCOG Educational Supervisor and Clinical Lecturer at the University of Queensland. He actively mentors medical students and specialist trainees at Mater Mothers’ Hospital, as well as fellow gynaecologists in performing vNOTES procedures.
“It’s a privilege to partner with women, listening to what matters most to them and tailoring the most advanced treatments to their individual needs, so we can optimise both their outcomes and their personal goals.”
Outside of his clinical work, Dr McLaren is a devoted husband and father of two, and enjoys running, tennis, camping and skiing.
Our Services
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Midwifery visits at home or in-rooms. Support with feeding, emotions and baby check-ins, because care doesn’t stop at birth.
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Practical and sustainable advice to simplify nutrition, exercise and daily habits to feel stronger, more energised and more capable in everyday life.
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Access to dietetics, physiotherapy, massage, lactation support and more.
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Holistic care for women, from contraception to cervical screening, sexual health, menopause, mental health and immunisations.
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From adolescence to menopause (and beyond), we listen, and treat everything with clarity and care.
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Every journey to pregnancy is unique. We’re here to listen, guide, and support you, every step of the way.
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Expert care for every pregnancy, including high-risk. Your birth, your plan, with safety and support at the core.
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Midwifery visits at home or in-rooms. Support with feeding, emotions and baby check-ins, because care doesn’t stop at birth.
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Practical and sustainable advice to simplify nutrition, exercise and daily habits to feel stronger, more energised and more capable in everyday life.
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Access to dietetics, physiotherapy, massage, lactation support and more.
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Holistic care for women, from contraception to cervical screening, sexual health, menopause, mental health and immunisations.
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From adolescence to menopause (and beyond), we listen, and treat everything with clarity and care.
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Every journey to pregnancy is unique. We’re here to listen, guide, and support you, every step of the way.
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Expert care for every pregnancy, including high-risk. Your birth, your plan, with safety and support at the core.
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Belle Imaging offers high-quality obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound within our integrated model of care, allowing your scans to be part of a continuous, personalised approach to your healthcare.
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