Dr Rebecca Mackenzie Proctor

Dr Rebecca Mackenzie-Proctor - Award-Winning Fertility Specialist

Dr Rebecca Mackenzie-Proctor is a highly respected Fertility Specialist and Gynaecologist at Life Fertility and Women's Health Melbourne. With over a decade of experience and subspecialist certification (CREI), she was the proud recipient of the Young Gynaecologist of the Year Award in 2020/2021. Her commitment to inclusive, evidence-based care makes her a trusted choice for diverse patient populations.

Training and Background

Originally from New Zealand, Dr Mackenzie-Proctor graduated from Otago Medical School and undertook the postgraduate diploma of obstetrics and medical gynaecology at Auckland University, where she was a lecturer for undergraduate students. She completed her specialist training through FRANZCOG and has held consultant roles at Middlemore Hospital and various private fertility centres. She has practiced fertility medicine for over 8 years and recently became a board-certified CREI Accredited Senior Fellow.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Mackenzie-Proctor has vast experience managing complex fertility and gynaecological issues including endometriosis, impact of high-intensity sport (having worked with Olympic and national sports representatives), PCOS, ovarian insufficiency, and all aspects of male infertility. As a skilled laparoscopic and microsurgical surgeon, she has particular focus on male infertility and endometriosis surgery. She has an acute understanding of adolescent and younger women's health including puberty and fertility preservation.

Holistic Approach

Her commitment to integrative medicine is reflected in additional qualifications in sports medicine, nutrition, and psychology, as well as training in Ayurveda and yoga in India. She is a big advocate for the rainbow community and a firm believer in quality medical care for all.

Why Patients Choose Dr Mackenzie-Proctor

Patients choose Dr Mackenzie-Proctor for her award-winning expertise, subspecialist qualifications, and holistic approach combining Western medicine with integrative therapies. She co-hosts the Fierce Fertility podcast, bringing accessible fertility education to patients.

Conditions Treated

• Male and female infertility
• Endometriosis
• PCOS
• Ovarian insufficiency
• Sports-related fertility concerns
• Adolescent gynaecological conditions

Services

• In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)
• Egg freezing
• Intrauterine insemination (IUI)
• Ovulation induction
• Endometriosis surgery
• Male infertility microsurgery
• LGBTQ+ fertility care