Dr Bernadette McElhinney

Dr Bernadette McElhinney is a fertility specialist and gynaecologist consulting at the City Fertility clinic in Claremont, affiliated with Fertility Specialists of Western Australia (FSWA). She earned her medical degree from Queen’s University Belfast (UK) and completed her registrar training in obstetrics and gynaecology before relocating to Perth in 2004 for advanced laparoscopic surgical fellowship training at King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH). In 2006 Dr McElhinney joined the KEMH Endoscopy team as a consultant and earned a Master of Science in Advanced Gynaecological Endoscopy.

Currently, Dr McElhinney focuses on fertility care and IVF, particularly complex conditions such as endometriosis, menstrual disorders, fibroids, and pre-invasive lower genital tract disease. She is highly skilled in colposcopy, laparoscopic surgery, and fertility-preserving treatments, offering a compassionate and personalized approach to care. She works across public and private sectors, including operating at King Edward Memorial Hospital, St John of God Subiaco and Hollywood Private Hospital. She is an associate professor at Notre Dame University, mentoring medical students and junior doctors. Dr McElhinney also Is a Hologic board member and serves as a director of Menopause Alliance Australia, contributing to national education on menopause and women’s health.