Dr Simon Gordon’s patients still waiting for answers

Victims of prominent gynecologist and alleged serial abuser Simon Gordon were forced to become investigators, medical records experts, legal investigators and lawyers just to understand what was happening to their own bodies, writes his former patient *Caroline.

DARLING Prime Minister Allan, Minister Shing, Secretary Williams, Minister Carabiners, Minister Butler, Mr. Untersteiner, Mrs. McKinlay, Professor Stripp, Safer Care Victoria And Victoria Police,

On February 23, 2026, Four Corners broadcasting Woundedformer gynecologist Dr. There have been reports of Simon Gordon, including claims that some patients have undergone invasive and life-altering surgery, with pathology reportedly showing little or no evidence of endometriosis.

Dr Gordon denied the allegations and stated that he acted ethically and responsibly and only performed surgery when he believed it was in his patients’ best interests. I am not aware of any final criminal, regulatory or civil findings that have been made public.

These qualifications are important, but do not diminish the pressing public interest problems that remain unanswered.

I am a former patient of Dr Gordon.

I signed up as soon as the publicly announced medical review pathway became available. I still haven’t been given an appointment.

The Victorian Government has announced that five dedicated clinics for former patients will operate until September 2026. There are now less than three months left.

How can a program intended to help potentially large numbers of older patients approach the end of its announced funding period when the patients initially enrolled have not yet been assessed?

Former patients need more than reassurances. We need timely independent review, continuity of care, transparency and accountability. I’m looking for immediate, recorded answers to the following questions:

1. Epworth review

epworth It announced that its review would examine clinical management, certification, oversight of clinical practice and complaints handling.

I could not find the full publicly available job description, a detailed methodology, completion date or reporting timeline. Please provide these documents or confirm where they can be accessed.

Please also suggest the following:

Will the review examine Dr Gordon’s individual clinical decisions and past patient records, or will it be limited to examining Epworth’s existing systems and processes?
When will the review be completed?
Will all findings and recommendations be published rather than just a summary?
How many former patients were interviewed or invited to provide evidence?
Has an independent, retrospective clinical audit of the treatment of any patient been commissioned or undertaken before? If not, why not?

2. AHPRA investigation

AHPRA In February, he publicly confirmed that the investigation was ongoing and that he had appointed independent medical experts.

So what stage has this investigation reached now?
What is the expected time for completion?
How many previous complaints are being re-evaluated?
How will patients whose complaints have previously been dismissed or closed be notified as to whether their matter has been reopened or reviewed?
What review is being undertaken of AHPRA’s handling of previous complaints, including whether there were opportunities to identify a wider pattern of concern earlier and what changes might be required now?

Patients understand that AHPRA cannot disclose confidential evidence. This does not prevent it from providing meaningful information about the process, anticipated time frames, and how affected patients will be notified.

3. Medical examinations and ongoing care

Please post the number of former patients with the following characteristics:

registered for assistance;
referred to one of five clinics;
received initial nursing assessment;
made an appointment with a gynecologist; And
remained on the waiting list.

Please also suggest the following:

What is the maximum expected wait time?
Will every patient who registers before September be guaranteed an assessment, even if the appointment takes place after the current funding period?
What services and funding will continue after September 2026?

Given the relatively small and interconnected nature of the specialty, former patients are concerned about whether they can truly obtain an independent clinical opinion. Former patients, Dr. Gordon must have access to suitably qualified experts, independent of his previous practice, and relevant prior professional relationships must be transparently disclosed and appropriately managed.

4. Independence and management of possible conflicts

What processes are in place at the five participating health services to identify, disclose and appropriately manage any actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest involving clinicians, managers or other personnel involved in the referral and review process?

Are patients clearly informed that they can raise concerns about independence and request referral to another healthcare service without delay or disadvantage?

Former patients need confidence that the clinical opinions they receive are independent and that relevant previous professional relationships have been transparently disclosed and appropriately managed. Reassurance cannot simply be asked from women who believe the healthcare system may have failed them. Independence must be gained through transparency and action.

5. Victoria Police

On 24 February 2026, Victoria Police confirmed it had received a document. government guidance and I was evaluating the information. More than four months later, I have been unable to find any other significant public statements made directly by Victoria Police.

Has the issue progressed beyond initial consideration?
Is there an official investigation now?
Is there a central point of contact where former patients can provide relevant medical records, statements, or other evidence?
How will patients know whether they need to report their individual experiences directly to the police?

I recognize that Victoria Police cannot disclose operational details. However, an issue that could potentially affect 13,000 former patients requires basic public information about the process and how affected women can become involved in the process.

6. Access to independent legal information

What independent information and referral support is available for former patients who need advice on the collection and retention of their medical records, applicable legal time limits, potential remedies and other legal rights?

Patients should not be expected to navigate complex medical, regulatory and legal processes without clear and accessible guidance.

7. Communicating with and protecting former patients

Public reports have suggested that the number of former patients may be very significant.

How many former patients do Epworth and relevant officials estimate need to be contacted or supported?
What coordinated effort is being made to identify and contact potentially affected patients, rather than relying on women to see a news story, recognize themselves there, and navigate a confusing system alone?
Who has overall responsibility for coordinating Epworth, AHPRA, Victoria Police, Safer Care Victoria, Department of Health and clinical review services?

Currently, patients are forced to become investigators, medical records experts, legal investigators, and advocates to understand what is happening to their own bodies.

This is unacceptable.

More than four months later WoundedAnnouncements are no longer enough.

Former patients need dates, numbers, independent care, clear lines of responsibility, and measurable actions.

Please accept this email today and submit a substantive recorded response within 48 hours.

A copy of these communications is also being forwarded to selected media outlets because these questions are of significant public interest.

I am available to speak on or off the record and can provide documentation confirming my treatment, enrollment in medical review, and subsequent efforts to obtain care.

Sincerely,

*Caroline

*Author’s name has been changed