Dr Emily Roman

Dr Emily Roman is a specialist Obstetrician who is lucky enough to be working in her dream job and brings that enthusiasm to her work every day. She is passionate about providing high quality, truly individualised care that is not only physically safe but also psychologically safe. She believes that women of all risk levels benefit from continuity of Midwifery care so has created a comprehensive high quality model of care at ‘The Nest’ where all women enjoy continuity of care from both Obstetric and Midwifery professionals. 

Emily studied Medicine at the University of Newcastle. In her university holidays she completed the 4 year John Flynn Scholarship at Alukura – an Indigenous Women’s health centre in Alice Springs.  After completing an Advanced Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Emily then embarked on the rigorous 6 year FRANZCOG training program to become a specialist Obstetrician. During her Advanced training Emily spent two years in the busy Maternal Fetal Medicine Department at John Hunter Hospital gaining invaluable experience in managing the highest risk pregnancies and in Tertiary level Obstetric ultrasound. Emily is now completing her Diploma of Diagnostic Ultrasound to formalise her advanced ultrasound skills. 

Emily works as a Staff Specialist in Obstetrics at John Hunter Hospital and Moree Hospital. She is the supervisor for all Interns and Resident Medical officers rotating through the John Hunter Hospital O&G department and is the Obstetric lead for the Belmont Midwifery Group Practice. 

Emily lives and breathes Obstetrics and is a passionate lifelong learner. In her spare time she juggles three amazing children, a fruit vegetable and berry garden, a Labradoodle and two cats, rides her e-bike and practices yoga.