Dr Shane Higgins

Dr Shane Higgins is a highly regarded Obstetrician, Gynaecologist, and Fertility Specialist based in Brisbane. Known for his calm, positive, and family-orientated approach, he is dedicated to providing continuity of care that empowers women and supports patient autonomy throughout their healthcare journeys. He recognises that every patient's path to parenthood is unique, and he focuses on tailoring individualised treatment plans to help individuals and couples achieve their goals.

With a broad scope of practice, Dr Higgins possesses extensive clinical expertise in general obstetrics, high-risk pregnancies, multiple births, and vaginal births after Caesarean section (VBAC). His gynaecological and fertility services encompass pre-conception care, advanced fertility treatments, and minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. He also holds a special interest in providing accessible healthcare to women from the deaf community and remains actively involved in community-based maternal health charities.

Dr Higgins graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Queensland in 1985. He completed his specialist training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology across major teaching, regional, and rural hospitals in Queensland, alongside specialised training in reproductive medicine. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG) and contributes to national medical advisory initiatives within the fertility sector.