Meet our expert team
Collaboration and compassion at the heart of care.

Practitioners
Experience the difference a genuinely great team makes, where every practitioner is united by a passion for whole-person care.

Dr Samantha Mooney
Gynaecologist, fertility specialist and AGES-accredited minimally invasive surgeon
MBBS(Hons), MRepMed, FRANZCOG


Dr Samantha Mooney
Gynaecologist, fertility specialist and AGES-accredited minimally invasive surgeon
MBBS(Hons), MRepMed, FRANZCOG
Sam is a highly skilled gynaecologist & fertility specialist, with advanced training in minimally invasive surgical techniques. Sam provides specialised care at Mercy Hospital for Women, Epworth Healthcare, Warringal Hospital and Genea Fertility.
Sam completed training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in metropolitan and regional Victoria before undertaking a two-year advanced gynaecological surgical fellowship (AGES) from 2018 to 2019, resulting in accreditation as an advanced laparoscopic & hysteroscopic gynaecological surgeon. She was awarded the AGES/Hologic® Travelling Fellowship for Hysteroscopic Surgery in 2020, and the AGES/Medtronic Best Free Communication also in 2020.
Sam is an early career researcher and PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne with interests in endometriosis, persistent pelvic pain, and infertility. She has assisted with establishing new prospective databases for multidisciplinary management of deep infiltrating endometriosis, and outpatient hysteroscopic procedures. Sam is the principal investigator leading several exciting and innovative multi-centre research studies in benign gynaecology, presenting her work nationally and internationally, most recently at the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) Annual Scientific Meeting in Adelaide (2025), and the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) Global Congress in Vancouver (2025).
Sam is a current Board Member of the Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy and Surgery (AGES) Society, and an active member of the Research Committee at the Julia Argyrou Endometriosis Centre of Excellence (Epworth Healthcare). Sam supports medical students and junior doctors at Mercy Hospital for Women through her roles as a clinical and research supervisor.
Sam is mum to two young and spirited children, and tries her best to keep up with what’s ‘cool’ in the world of primary school. (Her kids may argue against her success with this!)
When not at work, Sam and her husband enjoy weekend adventures in the outdoors, and are often seen exploring Melbourne’s surrounds, with the kids in a Dutch cargo bike. The family dog, Pinot (Noir), also deserves a mention, providing infinite furry cuddles after the workday is done.
Administration
Meet the team that will greet you and take care of all the administration at Heide Clinic.

Natalie
Practice Manager

Natalie
Practice Manager
With over 20 years of experience in healthcare, Natalie has worked across a range of roles including medical secretary, project coordinator, conference organiser and finance specialist. Her extensive background has given her a deep understanding of both the clinical and operational sides of healthcare.
Living locally, Natalie is passionate about supporting her community and is excited to contribute in her new role as Practice Manager. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with friends, keeping active with Pilates, walking Lulu the miniature schnauzer, and being mum to two sons.

Fiona
Personal Assistant - Genea Fertility

Fiona
Personal Assistant - Genea Fertility
Drawing on over a decade of experience in women's health from her time working at the Mercy Hospital for Women, Fiona brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to her role. She has worked as Dr Mooney's personal assistant for more than two years, supporting patients and ensuring the smooth day-today running of the practice.
As a long time local resident, Fiona enjoys spending time with her family and friends outside of work, especially her two grandchildren Bobbie and Harry. She loves to unwind by relaxing at home and cherishing quiet moments with loved ones.

