Specialist Gynaecologist | Urogynaecology
MBBS | FRANZCOG
Dr Brett Locker was born and grew up in Newcastle. After graduating from Medicine at the University of Sydney, he later returned to Newcastle’s John Hunter Hospital for Obstetrics and Gynaecology specialist training. Dr Locker has worked in Darwin and Port Macquarie. Wanting to broaden his gynaecological practice, he returned once again to his home town in 2005 as a specialist gynaecologist at John Hunter Hospital and was the Director of Gynaecology for 15 years.
Dr Locker also runs a dynamic private practice, experienced in all areas of gynaecology, and specialises in bladder and prolapse issues (urogynaecology). He also has a keen interest in menopausal medicine, abnormal uterine bleeding, abnormal PAP smears, together with contraception and fertility issues.
Surgical operations are performed at Lingard Private Hospital in Merewether, where Dr Locker is also the chair of the Medical Advisory Committee.
Dr Locker offers much needed specialist services in developing countries such as Kenya, Cameroon and most recently Bangladesh. He enjoys a busy family life with 5 daughters, church involvement and is a regular at his local parkrun.
He continues to enjoy his chosen speciality where he has been able to help thousands of women through difficult issues with sensitivity and updated skills, developed over decades of experience. Dr Locker and his team at Hunter Gynaecology strive to achieve the best possible care and outcomes for women attending the practice.
