
Fertility Doctor and IVF Specialist in Melbourne advocating for women’s health and delivering patient-focused care for almost 20 years.
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Dr Hugo Fernandes is a Melbourne fertility specialist and gynaecologist consulting from Richmond's Epworth Hospital, with additional clinics in Coburg and Warragul.
He completed his specialty training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Monash Health, then a two-year advanced laparoscopic fellowship at The Royal Women's Hospital, becoming one of the first AGES-accredited surgeons in Australasia. His clinical focus includes minimally invasive surgery, fibroid treatment, and the management of endometriosis and adenomyosis.
In 2019, he co-founded Newlife IVF alongside five other fertility specialists to deliver personalised, supportive fertility care for couples, same-sex couples, and single women. Patients seeking a gynaecologist who pairs advanced surgical training with genuine, unrushed guidance will find a trusted partner in Dr Hugo Fernandes.
Dr Hugo Fernandes completed his specialty training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Monash Health in 2011, before undertaking a two-year fellowship in advanced laparoscopic surgery at The Royal Women's Hospital, where he became one of the first AGES-accredited laparoscopic surgeons in Australasia. He was awarded the David Healy Memorial Travelling Fellowship, supporting further surgical training in France and the USA, and went on to complete a Masters in Reproduction alongside dedicated IVF and fertility training.
In 2019, he co-founded Newlife IVF, a specialist Melbourne fertility unit, where he serves as clinical director. He remains an active consultant gynaecologist across both laparoscopic units at The Royal Women's Hospital, teaching medical students, junior doctors, and surgeons in advanced laparoscopic technique. He currently consults from Epworth Hospital in Richmond, with additional consulting locations at Moreland Specialist Clinic in Coburg and Warragul Specialist Centre.
Dr Hugo Fernandes completed his specialty training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Monash Health in 2011. As part of his training, he also spent time on a colorectal and general surgical unit, broadening his surgical foundation ahead of specialising further.
In 2014, he completed a two-year fellowship in advanced laparoscopic surgery at The Royal Women's Hospital, becoming one of the first AGES-accredited laparoscopic surgeons in Australasia. During this period, he was awarded the David Healy Memorial Travelling Fellowship, which supported further surgical training in France and the USA.
Following his surgical fellowship, he completed a Masters in Reproduction and undertook dedicated IVF and fertility training with a specialist reproductive medicine unit, formalising his qualifications as a fertility and IVF specialist.