Dr. Monica Zen

Dr. Monica Zen, experienced obstetrician at Westmead Private and Public Hospital, providing compassionate maternity and pregnancy care.

Obstetrician / Gynaecologist
BMedSci (Hons), MBBS (Hons), PhD (Medicine), FRANZCOG

Dr Monica Zen is a specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist who is dedicated to delivering high-quality evidence-based holistic care to her patients. She is currently a staff specialist consultant at Westmead Hospital where she is responsible for the care of high-risk obstetric patients and gynaecology services, including supervising obstetric and gynaecology trainees.

Dr. Zen is also the Obstetric Lead for the Pregnancy Connect program in Western Sydney Local Health District, a NSW government initiative aimed at improving access to specialist maternity care and ensuring the safe transfer of women who require higher levels of care. She plays a key role in the state-wide redesign of maternal transfers, leading policy development within the Western Sydney Local Health District to enhance care for women requiring high-risk transfers between facilities.

Her commitment to working in the Western Sydney health district is a testament to her delight in caring for women from diverse backgrounds and she believes in working hand-in-hand with her patients through their healthcare journey, providing a caring and dedicated approach, to ensure her patients’ needs are met.

Dr. Monica Zen speaking at a medical conference about obstetrics, pregnancy care, and women's health.

Dr Zen’s passion lies in pregnancy care, and she is committed to providing a nurturing environment, where her patients feel empowered. She strongly believes in patient choice and providing involvement through education on all available options, making the journey through pregnancy and delivery a positive and memorable experience. Booking only a limited number of patients also allows her to provide individualised and attentive care.

​Dr Zen is a strong advocate for providing the best evidence-based clinical care. She has been awarded a PhD by the University of Sydney for her research and has been invited to present her research at national and international scientific conferences. Dr Zen has received a number of coveted grants to fund her research and is also the recipient of a long list of prestigious awards and scholarships, a few of which are high-lighted below. Her particular interests lie in disorders of placentation, including preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction.

Dr. Monica Zen in the operating room, providing expert obstetric surgical care for a safe delivery. at westmead hospital.

​Dr Zen is highly engaged in teaching and mentoring the next generation of doctors and is a clinical lecturer and PhD supervisor for the University of Sydney as well as a Learning Advisor for the University of Sydney Medical School. In addition, she is a training supervisor for RANZCOG, involved in training the next generation of obstetric and gynaecology specialists. 

Dr Zen is passionate about promoting general health and wellbeing among women and is a certified group fitness leader from the Australian Institute of Fitness and a certified Les Mills BodyStep instructor, where she enjoys inspiring other women to meet their fitness goals. She has a keen interest in supporting her patients in achieving appropriate fitness goals during and after their pregnancy.

Above all, Dr Zen is a loving mother of 3 children, whom she adores, and she delights in sharing and celebrating their journey through life, together.

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Appointments

  • Staff Specialist, Westmead Public Hospital

  • Obstetrician/Gynaecologist, Westmead Private Hospital / Norwest Private Hospital

  • Obstetric Lead, Pregnancy Connect, Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD)

  • Obstetric Advisor, Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD)

  • Training Supervisor, RANZCOG

  • Clinical Lecturer/Learning Advisor, University of Sydney

  • PhD Supervisor, University of Sydney

  • Les Mills Fitness Instructor, Fernwood Fitness

Qualifications

  • Fellow of RANZCOG

  • PhD (Medicine), The University of Sydney

  • MBBS (Hons), The University of Sydney Medical School

  • B. Med. Sci (Hons) (First Class), The University of Sydney

​​Research Recognition, funding and Awards:

  • NHMRC Postgraduate medical scholarship

  • University of Sydney Paulette Isabel Jones Scholarship

  • RANZCOG Women’s Health Foundation, Norman Beischer Research Scholarship

  • RANZCOG NSW Regional Committee Fellow Research Grant 

  • SOMANZ Andrew Phippard Memorial Award

  • SOMANZ Travelling Scholarship

  • AMA Research Prize 

  • WSLHD Research and Education Network Research Scheme Grant – co-investigator

  • The Teresa Anderson Award 

Our Team

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Nancy

Medical Admin.

Nancy is often nicknamed “the pocket rocket” by her friends, mainly due to the fact that she’s born to Italian parents and stands at only 4’10 ft tall. Nancy has always been passionate about women’s health, having worked in the fitness industry for over 20 years with a primary focus on training women to be the best and fittest version of themselves. She has certificates across all different focus areas, ranging from Pilates to Aqua Aerobics and more. Whilst she continues with her personal training and group fitness teaching to this day, she has recently made the move into medical administration to assist women other ways. Nancy’s bubbly and caring personality makes her a calming and uplifting presence in any space. Outside of work, you can often find Nancy in outrageous costumes, chilling at home with her husband or dog, or entertaining her kids and extended family with great food and even better stories.

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Shirley

Medical Admin.

Shirley was born in Belgium and moved to Australia with her husband and son in 2006. Her career has been dedicated to providing care to people of all ages in a variety of settings - initially as a Registered Nurse for patients with Mental Health and Alzheimer's Disease, then as a Room Leader in Childcare Education, until moving into Medical Administration 5 years ago. Shirley's compassionate nature, extensive experience, and broad knowledge base means that she is able to provide excellent care and service to women and their families.​ Outside of work, Shirley loves experimenting in the kitchen, walking, travelling, camping, and spending time with her family, friends and cat.

Farah

Pre- and Post-Natal Pilates Instructor.

Farah is a vibrant, passionate Pilates instructor whose cheerful energy lights up every class—but don’t let the bubbly personality fool you. She’s serious about helping her clients move better, feel stronger, and live pain-free lives.

Her journey into Pilates began with her own struggle with back and neck pain. After years of working in the IT industry, she turned to Pilates as a way to manage her discomfort. What started as a personal quest quickly blossomed into a life-changing passion. As she began to feel stronger, more mobile, and more in control of her body, she knew she had to dive deeper.

Farah enrolled in a studio instructor course—not to change careers, but simply to learn more. But the deeper she went, the more she felt drawn to share this transformative practice with others.

Now, over a decade later, Farah continues to be inspired by the power of Pilates to heal and strengthen. Her classes are a balance of encouragement, challenge, and careful attention to detail. She’s dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming space where clients of all levels can build strength, improve posture, and move through life with more ease.

Farah believes everyone deserves to feel good in their body—and she’s here to help make that happen, one session at a time.