Dr Kate Burston is a Newcastle-based fertility specialist with a passion for reproductive medicine and helping patients feel supported throughout their fertility journey. She provides comprehensive fertility care across the Hunter and Mid-North Coast regions, caring for patients from Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens, with care extending to Port Macquarie.
Kate has a particular interest in male fertility and supports patients across a broad range of fertility concerns, including male and female infertility, fertility preservation, reproductive surgery, endocrinology and andrology, and recurrent pregnancy loss.
Kate’s approach to care combines clinical excellence with genuine compassion, walking alongside her patients through the ups and downs of their fertility journey. She understands that going through fertility treatment can feel like a lonely journey, and is committed to making sure every patient knows they are not alone in it. Kate is known for her empathy, clear communication, and thorough approach, which she brings to every patient without exception. With a particular interest in male fertility, Kate assesses both partners thoroughly from the outset, recognising that fertility is rarely just one person’s story.
“Fertility treatment can feel like a lonely journey, and my job is to make sure you know you’re not alone. I’ll walk alongside you through the ups and downs, making sure you have a thorough understanding of your options and what each step of your treatment involves. Together, we’ll make informed decisions, develop a clear plan, and consider all the options available to you.”
– Kate Burston, Fertility Specialist at Genea Newcastle
Kate brings her extensive training and passion for reproductive medicine to Genea Newcastle, one of Australia’s most established fertility providers with four decades of experience and success rates above the national average. This partnership provides her patients with access to Genea’s world-leading science and technology and ongoing research programs.
Kate completed her Bachelor of Medicine at the University of Newcastle in 2011, where she excelled through the International Leadership Experience and Development Program. She went on to complete a Master of Reproductive Medicine with 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 in 2023. She has also completed a Graduate Diploma of Medicine in Genomics and Precision Medicine.
Kate has achieved CREI qualification in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, following subspecialty training at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. This advanced qualification reflects her specialised training in fertility care, reproductive endocrinology and infertility.
Kate is a previous member of the CREI Subspecialty Committee and an active member of professional societies including ESHRE, FSANZ and ASRM. She 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.
