Simon is a specialist gynaecologist (and obstetrician) trained in Wellington. In addition to Cycles Gynaecology, Simon works as an obstetrician and gynaecologist at Hutt and Wellington Hospitals, as a proceduralist at Fertility Associates, and as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Otago. He has a special interest in minimally invasive gynaecology surgery (completed the AGES accredited training program in advanced minimally invasive surgery) as well as endometriosis and persistent pelvic pain.

Simon is a father of two, (as well as two dogs, a cat, seven sheep and eight chickens). He was born in Ireland, grew up in Australia and has lived in Wellington since 2015.

Qualifications:

• FRANZCOG (Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) 2023

• AGES (Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy & Surgery society) Accredited Training Program Fellowship in minimally invasive gynecological surgery - 2023-24  

• RANZCOG Certified Colposcopist (Registered with the Cervical Quality Improvement Programme C-QuiP)

• Postgraduate Diploma of Obstetrics and Medical Gynaecology - University of Otago 2017

• PhD - University of Queensland 2017 (Thesis: Motor, Sensory and Executive Function Brain Networks in Children with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy)

• Bachelor of Medicine / Surgery - University of Queensland 2013

Recent Publications:

• Beyond the Blade: Exploring patient outcomes from non-surgical modalities to manage persistent pelvic pain (e-Poster presentation at Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy & Surgery society Annual Scientific Meeting, Perth, 2025)

• Retrospective review of endometriosis surgery at Te Whatu Ora – Capital and Coast (Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2023)

• Non‐invasive tests for endometriosis are here; how reliable are they, and what should we do with the results? (Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2023)

• A survey exploring the use of symptom diary mobile apps for endometriosis (Journal of Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Disorders, 2023)

• A promising future for endometriosis diagnosis and therapy: Extracellular vesicles. A systematic review (Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology, 2022)

See Google Scholar profile for a full list of publications

Meet Carissa, our dedicated practice manager. She's the organisational heart of our business, expertly managing appointments and coordinating operating theatre lists across both of our locations. Carissa's strong business acumen comes from her extensive background as a paralegal and business administrator for prominent firms in both Australia and New Zealand.

Beyond her professional skills, Carissa brings a warm, personal touch to our practice. She, along with Simon and their two children, recently embraced the lifestyle block life, where they're cultivating a vibrant garden filled with dahlias, fresh vegetables, and fruit.

Carissa's passion for both organisation and nurturing life shines through in everything she does.