Yes, to see Dr Kate you will require a valid referral. This can come from your GP, another medical specialist, or through a Genea Fertility GP. This enables you to claim any available Medicare rebates for your consultation and/or treatments.
Bring your referral letter, Medicare card, and your private health fund details. The results of any previous fertility tests will also be useful, and potentially avoids Dr Kate having to repeat the same tests, which saves you time and costs. If you’ve undergone previous fertility treatment elsewhere, a summary of your embryology and cycle outcomes will give her a better picture of your fertility journey so far.
A significant proportion of infertility cases are affected by both male and female factors. For this reason, and also so that both you and your partner can make an informed treatment decision together, we encourage you to attend at least the first consultation with your partner.
Dr Kate’s consulting rooms are located at Newcastle Fertility Specialists (193 Corlette St, The Junction NSW). Her rooms are wheelchair accessible, and street parking is available nearby. However, parking can be difficult at peak times during the day, so we recommend you allow yourself extra time on your trip to make it to your appointment on time.
Although the majority of people seeking care from a fertility specialist are those who have been unable to fall pregnant after trying for some time, Dr Kate’s training and expertise enables her to manage patients with other fertility-related concerns or conditions of the reproductive system, even if they are not actively trying to conceive. This includes polycystic ovary syndrome, menstrual disorders, recurrent pregnancy loss, fertility preservation (egg freezing), and oncofertility (fertility preservation for patients undergoing cancer treatment).
Yes, Dr Kate is happy to provide her advice and expertise via telehealth for patients living in rural and remote areas.
Dr Kate sees couples and individuals at any stage of their fertility journey, including those who are looking to optimise their pre-conception health before trying to fall pregnant.
For couples who have been trying unsuccessfully to conceive, the expert recommendations are to see a fertility specialist:
