About:
Dr Kate Burston brings her passion for reproductive medicine and extensive training to Genea Newcastle, specialising in comprehensive fertility care across the Hunter and Mid-North Coast regions. With a particular interest in male fertility, Kate is dedicated to serving patients from Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and Port Stephens, extending her expertise to Port Macquarie.
Kate completed her Bachelor of Medicine at the University of Newcastle in 2011, excelling through the International Leadership Experience and Development (iLEAD) Program. She further specialised with a Master of Reproductive Medicine (Excellence) at the University of New South Wales in 2021 and was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG) in 2023.
Currently undertaking subspecialty training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (CREI) at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Kate has developed comprehensive expertise in:
- Male and female infertility
- Fertility preservation
- Reproductive surgery
- Endocrinology and andrology
- Recurrent pregnancy loss
An active member of the CREI Subspecialty Committee and professional societies including ESHRE, FSANZ, and ASRM, Kate combines clinical excellence with a compassionate approach. As a Conjoint Lecturer at the University of Newcastle and Staff Specialist at John Hunter Hospital, she is committed to both patient care and medical education.
When not consulting patients Kate enjoys stand-up paddleboarding on Lake Macquarie and spending time with her husband and two young children.