Dr Antony Lighten

Dr Antony Lighten

Fertility Specialist & Reproductive Surgeon

MB BChir | PhD | MRCOG | FRANZCOG

Dr Antony Lighten is a fertility specialist and reproductive surgeon with over 30 years of experience in reproductive medicine, based in Bella Vista, Sydney. Doubly qualified as both a medical doctor and PhD scientist, he brings a unique perspective combining clinical excellence with deep scientific understanding of early embryo development.

Dr Lighten founded Bond Day Hospital, a fully licensed day surgery facility equipped with the latest technology, and established Minerva Fertility, a fertility centre combining personalised care with advancements in reproductive medicine. He is an experienced fertility surgeon specialising in complex procedures that improve chances of both spontaneous pregnancy and IVF success.

Areas of Expertise

• IVF and assisted reproductive technologies
• Advanced laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis
• Hysteroscopic surgery for intra-uterine problems
• Complex fertility surgery
• Reproductive endocrinology
• Preimplantation genetic development

Training & Background

Dr Lighten trained at the UK's top three most prestigious medical institutions: Cambridge University Medical School, Imperial College London (PhD), and completed subspecialty training at the Oxford University Fertility Unit. His PhD research at Imperial College examined the role of insulin-like growth factors in early embryo development. He received the "Most Promising Young Scientist" award from the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE). He has treated patients in fertility clinics across the UK, Ireland and Australia.