Dr Devini Ameratunga.
Gynaecologist | Laparoscopic Surgeon | Fertility Specialist
Reproductive Endocrinologist (CREI), FRANZCOG, MRepromed, MBBS (Hons)I have done an extra 3 years of Sub-specialty training on top of Specialisation, in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Currently in Australia, less than 2% of Fertility Specialists have achieved this Board Certification. I specialise in general and complex fertility care, pregnancy loss, assisted reproduction, ovulation induction and fertility preservation. My gynaecology special interests include PCOS, minimally invasive surgery/laparoscopy, pelvic pathology (fibroids, endometriosis), menopause and pain.
Training
I have trained to attain the highest qualification in reproductive health available in Australia. A Certificate in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (CREI).
I'm a Brisbane based gynaecologist and laparoscopic surgeon dedicated to reproductive health and infertility. My special interest areas include general and complex fertility care, fertility preservation, endometriosis, PCOS, menopause, and minimally-invasive surgery to reduce pain and recovery-time.2007
Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery, first class Honours, Australian National University (ANU) Medical School2009
Accepted into Specialty Obstetrics and Gynaecology training, The Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne2015
Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy & Surgery Society (AGES) Fellowship – Minimally invasive surgical Fellowship, Gold Coast University Hospital2016
Completed Masters of Reproductive Medicine (Excellence)2016
Qualified as a Specialist Obs/Gynae, commenced private practice, permanent part-time Public Specialist Mater Mothers Brisbane2021
I was accepted into the 3-year CREI Sub-Specialty Training Program in 2021 and completed the 3-year CREI Sub-specialty training program in 2024: a rigorous: a rigorous program of training and examinations. I am the first female in QLD to be accepted into both a Laparoscopic and CREI Fellowship program. CREI is the highest possible post-graduate qualification in the field of IVF and Assisted Reproductive Technologies in Australia and New Zealand, currently held by fewer than 2% of practicing Australian Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
Current roles
• Director, Life Fertility Clinic: One of Australia’s largest Doctor-owned clinics. We provide the highest levels of reproductive health care at affordable costs
• Gynaecologist and Fertility Specialist, Life Fertility Clinic
• Clinical Lead of QLD Health Public Fertility Preservation Clinic: providing compassionate care and options for those affected by oncology and other medical diagnosis
• Senior Medical Officer (Gynae/Fertility) Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
• Senior Lecturer, University of Queensland
• Reviewer: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics (JARG); Australia New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (ANZJOG)
• Gynaecologist and Fertility Specialist, Life Fertility Clinic
• Clinical Lead of QLD Health Public Fertility Preservation Clinic: providing compassionate care and options for those affected by oncology and other medical diagnosis
• Senior Medical Officer (Gynae/Fertility) Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
• Senior Lecturer, University of Queensland
• Reviewer: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics (JARG); Australia New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (ANZJOG)