Leigh is an Obstetrician, Gynaecologist and Fertility specialist. She sees patients with gynaecological and fertility problems through her private practice at Fertility Associates.
Dr Leigh Searle
Dr Leigh Searle
Leigh is an Obstetrician, Gynaecologist and Fertility specialist. She sees patients with gynaecological and fertility problems through her private practice at Fertility Associates.
Profile
Leigh is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist who has completed subspecialty training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Leigh trained in New Zealand and completed a fellowship at the Royal Womens’ Hospital in Melbourne where she was part of their world-class fertility preservation programme and gained further experience in reproductive surgery including operative laparoscopy and hysteroscopy.
Her interests include pelvic pain, endometriosis, fibroids, management of menstrual disorders as well as male and female infertility including fertility preservation. She is currently seeing fertility and gynaecology patients at Fertility Associates, Wellington. Leigh aspires to put women and their families at ease during her consultations and ensures they are presented with choices to come up with a tailored management plan together.
When not at work Leigh enjoys spending time with her young family, enjoying the many walks around Wellington and playing the piano.
Qualifications
FRANZCOG | CREI | MRepMed (Excellence) | MbChB | PGDipOMG
Meet with Dr Leigh Searle
As well as her private work Leigh is also a consultant at Wellington Hospital where she is also supervisor of training for registrars (training O&G specialists) and a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Otago.
Meet with Dr Leigh Searle
As well as her private work Leigh is also a consultant at Wellington Hospital where she is also supervisor of training for registrars (training O&G specialists) and a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Otago.
Teamwork
We all have a variety of expert skills and clinical knowledge – we work together and with our patients to achieve their treatment goals.
Up-to-date technology
We are up-to-date in terms of technology and modern methods of investigation and treatment, and continue to maintain this level of advanced service.
Minimal approach
We have the ability and expertise to manage surgical procedures using minimal access approaches. This includes using keyhole surgery wherever possible.