Dr Vanessa Tatham grew up in the Illawarra, trained locally, and has built her career on the relationships that come from staying put. At Genea Nowra, that local knowledge means care that's genuinely joined up: she works closely with allied health services across the region to shape a plan around each patient, not the other way around.
Beyond her FRANZCOG fellowship, Dr Tatham completed a further year as a fellow in the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital fertility unit, and is a credentialed colposcopist offering both consultation and surgical management. Her practice spans everything from general infertility to advanced laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis.
Why choose Genea
Genea has been at the forefront of Australian fertility science for over four decades, and continues to invest more heavily in research than any other provider in the country. For patients in the Shoalhaven, this means access to world-leading fertility care without leaving the region for every appointment. Genea's success rates are consistently above the national average,1 and procedures such as egg collection and embryo transfer are completed at Genea Wollongong.
Ready to talk it through?
Book a consultation with Dr Vanessa Tatham to discuss your history and your options, with as much clarity and as little jargon as possible.
Please call the clinic on 1300 673 130 for opening hours.
Services
Nowra consultations, fertility tests and monitoring
Our Nowra rooms give patients across the Shoalhaven a convenient, local place to see Dr Vanessa Tatham for consultations. This means many aspects of your fertility journey, including initial consultations, on-cycle monitoring, and diagnostic testing, can be completed close to home, with procedures such as egg collection and embryo transfer carried out at Genea Wollongong.
Yes. You will need a referral from your GP to book a consultation. The referral should be addressed to Genea Fertility and/or Dr Vanessa Tatham, and should include both your and your partner's names, if applicable.
Please bring your GP referral, the results of any previous fertility tests, and any notes you have on your menstrual cycle and medical or pregnancy history.
Dr Vanessa Tatham will gather information about your circumstances, medical history, previous fertility test results, and any history of pregnancy. She may recommend further tests and will discuss potential treatment options and next steps. We encourage partners to attend this appointment.
Genea's success rates are consistently above the national average. Read more about our fertility success rates here.
Genea Nowra provides consultations, education, and on-cycle monitoring locally. Procedures such as egg collection and embryo transfer are completed at Genea Wollongong, keeping trips outside Nowra to a minimum.
Genea provides access to Medicare rebates where applicable, and private health coverage and payment plan options are also available. Our accounts team can help you understand your options.
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