Dr Andrew Foote

Dr Andrew Foote is an Obstetrics & Gynaecology specialist who has been practicing medicine since 1996. He completed his degree from Newcastle, Sydney, and Manchester universities and later went on to specialize in Urogyaecology in 2000. Dr Foote also obtained a Medical Doctorate in 2003 with a thesis titled “Cost effectiveness of Urogynaecological Treatments”.

Dr Foote has held numerous clinical and administrative positions throughout his career. He has been a Visiting Medical Officer in Canberra since 1998 and has appointments at various hospitals, including the Calvary Public & Private Hospitals, The Canberra Hospital, John James Private Hospital, National Capital Private Hospital, and Barton Private Hospital. Additionally, he conducts regional outpatient clinics in Mogo, Bowral, and Wollongong.

Dr Foote has served various organisations in leadership positions. He was the Chairman of the Calvary OG Department from 2001 to 2005, President of the ACT Australian Medical Association (AMA) from 2006 to 2008, Chairman ACT Royal Australian College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) Regional Committee from 2009 to 2013, President of National Association of Specialist Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (NASOG) from 2011 to 2014, and Chairman 2012 RANZCOG Canberra ASM.

With published works both nationally and internationally, Dr Foote’s expertise and specialties include bladder and pelvic floor problems, day surgical treatments including Mirena, sling, ablation, vaginal repairs, contraception, and abnormal paps. He also holds personal interests outside of medicine, including skiing, touch football, scrabble, and computers. Dr Foote is the proud father of five, including twins. Dr Foote currently serves as a Senior Lecturer at the Australian National University.