Obstetrician Murdoch

About
our obstetric practice

Our practice is located at St John of God Murdoch Hospital, Murdoch Clinic, Building C

Obstetrician Murdoch

Meet your obstetric team

Whether it's your first pregnancy or you have given birth before, Dr Anna Holmes, Dr Rhys Bellinge and our practice midwife Marie Cooper are here to assist you throughout your journey.
Dr Anna Holmes Obstetrician Perth

Dr Anna Holmes

Obstetrician
MBBS FRANZCOG FRCOG, RCOG/RCR Diploma in Ultrasound

I did all my training in the UK, qualifying as a doctor in 1990 and started specialising in obstetrics after my basic first year jobs. I worked initially in London and obtained my MRCOG in 1996 and then moved to the south coast of England working in Southampton, a major teaching hospital, and the Channel Islands. I returned to London to do research looking at cervical lengths which has now become part of mainstream obstetric care, although I was one of many looking at the same topic. Whilst doing research I did my training in ultrasound working at the fetal medicine unit at University College Hospital London.

I completed my training in 2002 and then worked as a consultant for 6 months in the Isle of Wight which incidentally is where I was born, before coming to Australia. For the first three year’s I worked in Armadale doing a mixture of public and private and then moved to SJOG Murdoch Hospital at the beginning of 2007 and I have worked here since.

Dr Rhys Bellinge

Dr Rhys Bellinge

Obstetrician - Joining the team in 2024
MRANZCOG, MPharmSc, MBBS, BSc(Hons), MReproMed (candidate)

I'm very much about making childbirth a gentle and minimally invasive experience. I'm also dedicated to reducing the need for forceps and episiotomy. In fact, I only consider vacuum-assisted delivery when it's absolutely necessary. My top priority? Ensuring both the mother is safe and the baby has a healthy arrival into the world.

With a major focus on complex obstetric emergencies at King Edward Memorial Hospital, I understand the importance of decisions during delivery, especially when considering the long term health of that child as they grow up. I'm passionate about optimising the best outcomes for both the child and the parents, drawing from my extensive knowledge of infant development. Your child's future? It's close to my heart, and I can't wait to be there for your family.

Marie Cooper - Midwife at Perth obstetrician Anna Holmes

Marie Cooper

Midwife
Bachelor of Applied Science (Nursing), Certificate in Midwifery, Post-graduate certificate in Diabetes, Post graduate certificate in Midwifery Diagnostics and Prescribing.

I graduated from Curtin University in 1989 with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Nursing). After working as a Nurse, I travelled to Scotland and did my Midwifery training at Ninewells Hospital in Scotland. On returning to Perth I worked in public and private hospitals. In 2008, I moved to work with Anna as Practice Midwife at the rooms at SJOG Hospital Murdoch. I have two adult sons and two crazy Basenji dogs.
Jason Taylor -Practice Manager at Perth obstetrician Anna Holmes

Jason Taylor

Practice manager
BA Fin, HNC BAdmin

I have worked as Anna’s practice manager for the last 16 years, dealing with Medicare and Health funds on a daily basis. Coming from a background of international finance I feel that I am in a unique position to help our patients through the minefield that can be the financial side of Private Medicine. A pregnancy journey can be hard enough without additional stresses due to lack of understanding of the complicated finances. I am happily married and when not at work you will often find me scuba diving or kite surfing.
Tanya - receptionist Perth obstetrician Anna Holmes

Tanya

Receptionist

I am the newest member of Anna’s team. I have a background in banking, recruitment and for the past 11 years I have been working as a medical secretary and I love this role the most. I am happily married with 2 awesome teenagers. Having survived several life threatening encounters of stepping on small Lego pieces in bare-feet, and sitting through numerous school assemblies, I am now able to start to enjoy some of my own passions which include glamping and breaded products.

Get in touch

Dr Holmes works exclusively at St John of God Murdoch Hospital.

Murdoch Medical
Clinic Ground Floor,
100 Murdoch Drive
Murdoch 6150