Fertility Specialist and
Clinical Director of
Monash IVF Geelong
How Dr Prue Johnstone Can Help
Specialist fertility care, tailored to where you are in your journey
Fertility Care and Investigation
Whether you’re just starting to ask questions or have been trying for a while, Prue offers thorough assessment and personalised care for the conditions that affect fertility.
Inclusive Family Building
Families are built in many ways. Prue supports solo parents, same-sex couples, transgender patients and those growing their families through donor or surrogacy arrangements.
Fertility Treatments and Egg Freezing
From first-line treatments through to advanced IVF, genetic testing and fertility preservation, Prue provides access to a complete range of care through the full service Monash IVF Geelong Clinic.
Meet Dr. Prue Johnstone
Dr Prue Johnstone is a Gynaecologist and Fertility Specialist with over 15 years' experience in reproductive medicine. As Clinical Director of Monash IVF Geelong, she offers a comprehensive fertility service to individuals and couples across the Greater Geelong and Surfcoast region, combining specialist expertise with a warm, personalised approach that puts patients at the centre of their care.
Prue's areas of focus include female and male infertility, PMOS, recurrent miscarriage, egg freezing, donor treatment, surrogacy, and LGBTQIA+ fertility care. Having grown up and raised her own family in Geelong, she understands the importance of accessible, high-quality fertility care close to home.
Your Questions, Answered
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Dr Prue Johnstone is a Gynaecologist and Fertility Specialist with more than 15 years of experience in reproductive medicine.
She holds an MBBS with honours from Monash University, FRANZCOG Obstetric and Gynaecology specialist qualifications gained through the Mercy Hospital for Women, and a Master of Reproductive Medicine through the University of New South Wales.
Prue is Clinical Director of Monash IVF Geelong and a Lecturer at Deakin University, where she teaches and mentors the next generation of doctors in her field.
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Prue provides a full range of fertility care, from initial investigation through to advanced treatment. This includes management of conditions such as PMOS, ovulation disorders, endometriosis, male factor sub fertility and recurrent miscarriage.Prue offers egg freezing, ovulation induction, IUI, IVF, ICSI, donor and surrogacy pathways, and inclusive family-building care. She performs hysteroscopic and laparoscopic surgery relevant to your fertility care. A full list is available on the Services page.
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Yes. You will need a current referral from your GP or specialist to make an appointment. A valid referral also allows you to claim a Medicare rebate on your consultation. Full details are on the New Patients page.
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Your first appointment is a thorough, unhurried consultation. Prue will take the time to understand your history, review any investigations you’ve had, and discuss the options that best suit your circumstances.
You’ll leave with a clear sense of next steps and a personalised plan to move forward. To make the most of your appointment, please see the New Patients page for what to organise beforehand.
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Yes. Investigation and management of male infertility is a core part of Prue’s practice. Many couples attend their first appointment together, though individual appointments are also welcome.
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Absolutely. Prue provides considered, inclusive care for solo parents, same-sex couples and transgender patients, including donor insemination, reciprocal IVF, surrogacy arrangements and fertility preservation prior to gender affirming treatments. Every patient is met with the same clinical rigour and the same warmth.
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Yes. As Clinical Director of Monash IVF Geelong, Prue regularly manages complex fertility cases, including recurrent miscarriage, refractory ovulatory disorders, endometriosis, reproductive tract disorders and male-factor infertility. Her advanced training combined with more than 15 years of clinical experience means she is highly skilled in diagnosing and treating long-standing or difficult fertility cases.
Patients often describe her as thoughtful, empathetic and clear in her communication, particularly when navigating emotionally heavy situations such as pregnancy loss and treatment failure. She works closely with Monash IVF nurses, counsellors and scientists to ensure every patient receives coordinated, evidence-based care.