Dr Maylene Pineda

Dr Maylene Pineda is a specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist who has been providing outstanding care and expert advice in obstetrics and gynaecology for over two decades.

She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, with additional training in Maternal Fetal Medicine. She also holds a Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound and a Master of Philosophy in Medicine from the University of Sydney.

Dr Pineda has extensive leadership experience, having previously served as Head of the Department of Obstetrics at Nepean Hospital. She has also held key clinical leadership roles in Perinatal Ultrasound, Maternal Fetal Medicine and the High-Risk Clinic at Nepean Hospital, services dedicated to providing high-quality perinatal care. Prior to settling in Sydney, she worked as a Staff Specialist at Canberra Hospital.

Dr Pineda is the author of several publications and is a conjoint lecturer at the Australian National University and the University of Sydney. She is actively involved in teaching medical students, resident medical officers, registrars and midwifery staff, and contributes to the revision and implementation of hospital guidelines and clinical governance.

She is widely regarded by both patients and colleagues as patient-focused and compassionate. As a mother herself, her kind and gentle demeanour allows her to empathise deeply with her patients and provide care that is both professional and personal. She is married and enjoys home cooking and spending time with her young family.

Her main goal is to foster the highest level of care in women’s health.