Surfcoast Fertility

Surfcoast Fertility is a doctor-led fertility group established in 2002 by Medical Director Dr Russell Dalton, focused on delivering modern, personalised reproductive care across regional Victoria. The clinic supports individuals and couples through a wide range of fertility challenges with a patient-first approach, offering services such as egg freezing, embryo freezing, sperm freezing, and specialised care for male infertility.

Patients can book appointments through HotDoc or by calling the clinic directly on 03 5339 8200. To start the process, individuals typically need a referral from their GP to their chosen specialist before making an appointment.

The clinic offers a range of fertility preservation treatments that allow patients to store eggs, sperm, or embryos for future use. Other services include ovulation induction, intrauterine insemination, and assisted reproduction techniques like ICSI and IVF.

Fees for treatments vary depending on the type of care required, with out-of-pocket expenses after Medicare rebate starting at $395.00 for ovulation induction cycles. Initial stimulated IVF cycles cost $3,910.00, while elective egg freezing is listed at $5,000.00, and all costs are subject to change.

The clinic provides support services alongside treatment, including counselling, guidance, and planning support. Fertility counsellors are specially trained and accredited to help patients understand and feel comfortable about their treatment process and emotional impact.

Surfcoast Fertility is doctor-owned and committed to supporting people as they plan for parenthood, with a strong focus on providing personalized fertility care in a regional setting. The team includes specialists, nurses, and scientists dedicated to helping regional people achieve their dream of becoming parents.

The clinic regularly helps people from suburbs all around Victoria, including Point Cook, Werribee, Warrnambool, Mount Gambier, Colac, Ocean Grove, Torquay, Lorne, Anglesea, Lara, and beyond, aiming to make access a priority for regional communities.

Opening hours for all three clinic locations are Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:00, with Saturday and Sunday closed. The clinic also provides a range of fertility services via telemedicine throughout Australia, including fertility consultations and OVUNET for online ovulation induction.

The clinic acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, the Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung People, and recognises their continuing connection to the land and waterways. This commitment is reflected in their approach to providing compassionate fertility care to families in regional communities since 2002.

Patients can access their superannuation to assist in paying for IVF treatment through services like My Super and SuperCare, which are based on an Australian Government initiative to help individuals cover medical costs. The clinic also offers Zip Flexible Payment options for financial flexibility.

The clinic states that there is no waiting list for fertility treatment when a couple has eggs and sperm available, though a waiting list exists if donor eggs or sperm are needed. Initial consultations involve an examination, possibly an ultrasound scan, and blood tests to assess pelvic organs and discuss individualized treatment options.

The clinic mentions that a third IVF cycle in a calendar year will be discounted, subject to conditions. Pathology costs for hormone tests performed during IVF, DI, and IUI treatments are partially covered by Medicare, and in-cycle blood test costs are covered by the cycle fee if performed at Australian Clinical Labs.

The clinic offers nurse coordinators who understand all aspects of the treatment plan and are available to support patients each step of the way. They organize the treatment plan suggested by the fertility specialist, provide support during cycle planning and medication use, and offer phone support at any time.

Surfcoast Fertility is located at 1 Epworth Pl, Waurn Ponds VIC 3216, Australia, Geelong, Victoria.

You can reach Surfcoast Fertility by phone at 03 5339 8200.