Dr Tiarna Ernst
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Dr Tiarna Ernst
- Newstead32 Doggett Street, Newstead QLD 4006
Dr Tiarna Ernst is a dedicated and compassionate fertility specialist and gynaecologist who supports you through each step of your fertility journey with both expertise and care. You can count on her clear, thoughtful communication and detailed attention to help you feel informed and empowered when making decisions about your treatment.
She specialises in IVF and fertility care, general gynaecology, and advanced laparoscopic surgery. Dr Ernst also brings a unique perspective and expertise in female athlete fertility and menstrual health, shaped by her time as an elite athlete herself.
Dr Ernst graduated with First Class Honours from James Cook University in 2011 and went on to complete her Master of Reproductive Medicine at UNSW in 2019—graduating with Excellence. She then earned her Fellowship with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG) through combined training at Monash Health (Victoria) and Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital (Queensland). Her training experience includes advanced training in laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis and operative hysteroscopic management of fibroids
She consults at City Fertility’s Brisbane clinic in Newstead, where she offers high-quality care including natural conception advice, infertility treatment, management of recurrent miscarriage, and access to donor programs. Dr Ernst brings a progressive, evidence-based, and inclusive approach to care.
Q&A with
Dr Tiarna Ernst
Dr Ernst: “Being involved in elite sport and medicine simultaneously taught me resilience, teamwork, and personal discipline, which I now apply to support patients through evidence-based fertility treatment.”
Dr Ernst: “Playing professionally taught me high-performance habits, time management, and leadership, skills that translate directly into my clinical practice and patient care ethos.”
Dr Ernst: “I manage natural conception advice, recurrent miscarriage, egg and sperm donation, IVF, and fertility preservation, with a focus on supporting LGBTQ+ patients, female athletes, and women managing menstrual conditions.”
Dr Ernst: “I prioritise clear, empathetic communication, treating each patient with respect, with a focus on collaboration, and empowerment in decision-making.”
Dr Ernst: “I actively present at conferences on topics like overcoming systemic barriers in female leadership and advocating for gender equity in medicine and sport.”
Dr Ernst: “It’s completely normal to feel daunted when starting out. My role is to walk alongside patients, step by step, helping them understand their options, feel empowered in their choices, and know they’re not alone in the process.”