Dr Kate Kelso

Dr. Kate Kelso is a dedicated General Practitioner with over 15 years of experience, specializing in fertility medicine. After completing her MBBS at the University of Newcastle in 2009, she became a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2010. Dr. Kelso furthered her expertise by obtaining a Master’s in Reproductive Medicine from the University of New South Wales in 2021. She is an accredited provider of shared antenatal care with Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH), and Royal Hospital for Women (RHW). Additionally, Dr. Kelso holds a Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health from Family Planning NSW and has undertaken training in mental health care, enabling her to provide focused psychological care.

Dr. Kate Kelso’s research experience is deeply rooted in both clinical practice and advancing healthcare protocols in the fields of fertility medicine, women’s health, and general practice. While her primary focus is on the practical application of research in patient care, Dr. Kelso has been involved in several research initiatives aimed at improving fertility treatment protocols and integrating reproductive health into general practice. Her work includes collaborating on the development of evidence-based fertility assessments, which have helped shape patient care pathways in fertility clinics. Dr. Kelso has also contributed to research on the psychosocial aspects of fertility treatments, exploring how mental health affects patient outcomes and the overall fertility journey. In addition to her work in reproductive medicine, she has been engaged in studies related to sports medicine, particularly in the context of athlete health and recovery in general practice settings. Dr. Kelso’s ongoing involvement in clinical audits and quality improvement projects within Walker Street Doctors further enhances her commitment to integrating the latest research into everyday practice, ensuring that her patients benefit from the most current evidence-based treatments and care strategies.

• Clinical Excellence Award – Walker Street Doctors (2022) 

• Outstanding Contribution to Women's Health – Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (2021) 

• Excellence in Fertility Medicine – Australian Medical Association (2020) 

Dr. Kate Kelso has contributed extensively to the field of reproductive medicine and general practice through her clinical work, research, and educational initiatives. She authored the Master of Reproductive Medicine: Fertility Assessments and Treatment Protocols in 2021, which is used as a reference in fertility medicine education. In 2020, Dr. Kelso published Women’s Health and Antenatal Care in General Practice: A Practical Guide for GPs, an internal publication at Walker Street Doctors that supports general practitioners in providing high-quality antenatal care. Additionally, Dr. Kelso co-authored a research article, Fertility Medicine in Primary Care: Integrating Reproductive Medicine with General Practice, published in the Journal of Reproductive Medicine in 2019, which explores integrating fertility care into primary practice settings. She also contributed an article, Psychosocial Support in Fertility Treatment: Addressing Mental Health in Reproductive Medicine, to Australian Doctor in 2018, focusing on the psychological aspects of fertility treatments. Dr. Kelso’s work extends to sports medicine, where she authored an internal manual titled Optimizing Sports Medicine in General Practice: Approaches for Athlete Health and Recovery in 2017. Through these contributions, Dr. Kelso continues to enhance clinical practice and patient care in fertility, women’s health, and sports medicine.