Dr Catherine Insley

Dr. Catherine Insley, a highly skilled and compassionate GP, has been practicing for over 24 years. She initially qualified in 1988 from the University of London and began her medical career in the UK, where she specialized in family planning, particularly IUD insertions. After completing her GP and public health training in both Gosford, NSW, and the UK, Dr. Insley moved to Australia in 1999. She worked at the Family Planning Clinic in Chatswood and the Kirketon Road Clinic in Kings Cross, specializing in sexual health and drug & alcohol services.

Dr. Insley later joined Gynaecare (Clinic 66) on the North Shore, where she spent nine years honing her procedural skills in family planning, including IUD insertions, vasectomies, colposcopies, and terminations of pregnancy. In 2011, she became the Director at East Sydney Doctors, where she continues to serve her patients with an emphasis on preventative medicine and comprehensive reproductive health services.

She has also worked as a coordinator of care for Central Australia Health and RFDS retrievals, providing telehealth support and occasional fly-in locum services for remote communities in Central Australia. Her commitment to patient care and her expertise in reproductive health has made her a trusted medical professional in the Sydney area.

Dr. Insley has been involved in several research initiatives focused on female sexual health, contraceptive methods, and the management of unplanned pregnancies. She has also participated in research aimed at improving healthcare access in remote areas, especially in Central Australia, where she supported healthcare services through telehealth and locum roles.

Her research in family planning, particularly around IUD insertions and procedural improvements, has contributed to the standardization of these practices in Australia. Dr. Insley also advocates for better integration of opiate replacement therapy in community healthcare settings, improving access to care for people in need.

• Accredited s100 Prescriber for HIV Medication

• Excellence in Female Sexual Health for her work in contraception and IUD insertions

• Outstanding Contribution to Family Planning with expertise in IUDs, vasectomies, and colposcopies

• Telehealth Service Excellence for coordinating reproductive health care in remote Australian communities

• Leadership in Sexual Health & Reproductive Services as Director at East Sydney Doctors

• Community Health Advocate Award for advocating accessible care at Kirketon Road Clinic

Dr. Insley has written numerous publications on female sexual health, contraception, and unplanned pregnancy management. Her work includes contributions to medical journals and community health newsletters. She has also authored patient education guides on IUD insertions, vasectomies, and termination of pregnancy procedures, which are widely used by healthcare professionals in family planning clinics. Dr. Insley is also a frequent contributor to medical blogs and forums, providing insights into best practices in reproductive health and sexual health care.