Dr Jeffrey Persson

Clinical Director with 25+ Years in Fertility and Male Infertility

Dr Jeffrey Persson is a fertility specialist and Clinical Director at IVFAustralia's City clinic, with over 25 years of experience. Born in Sydney, he trained in Amsterdam before returning to Australia to specialise. He is one of the few reproductive endocrinologists in Australia qualified to perform microsurgical sperm extraction for men with azoospermia (zero sperm count).

Training and Background

Dr Persson completed his medical training in Amsterdam, Holland, then returned to Australia for specialist training. He obtained his Masters in Reproductive Medicine, his FRANZCOG in 1995, and his CREI with a thesis on genetic aspects of reproductive failure. His vasectomy reversal training began in 1994 under leading urologist Dr David Golovsky. He lectures at the University of Sydney and is actively involved in clinical research.

Areas of Expertise

• Male infertility and azoospermia (zero sperm count)
• Microsurgical sperm extraction
• Vasectomy reversal
• Advanced embryo selection and chromosome analysis
• Digital High Magnification for sperm selection
• Genetic aspects of infertility
• IVF, ICSI, and assisted reproductive technologies

Practice and Affiliations

Dr Persson consults at IVFAustralia's City (York Street), Alexandria, and North Shore (Greenwich) clinics. He performs procedures at Alexandria Specialist Day Hospital and North Shore Specialist Day Hospital. As Clinical Director, he believes genetics and endocrinology are the cornerstones of fertility treatment.

Why Patients Choose Dr Persson

Dr Persson's rare combination of expertise in both female and male infertility — particularly microsurgical techniques for zero sperm count — makes him a referral destination for complex cases from around the world. His 25+ years of experience and research in genetics provide patients with access to advanced, evidence-based fertility care.