About dr rachel and the team
Dr Rachel Collings
Gynaecologist and Fertility Specialist
Dr Rachel Collings is a gynaecologist and fertility specialist caring for patients in Toowoomba and the Darling Downs region.
Rachel grew up in rural Queensland and after completing her speciality training in Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast has settled in Toowoomba with her family.
Rachel has a particular interest in reproductive medicine, fertility, endometriosis, pelvic pain and abnormal bleeding. She was selected for a two-year AGES Fellowship following her specialty training with a particular focus on the development of advanced skills in minimally invasive surgery. During her fellowship she was awarded the AGES Travelling Fellowship Award as well as two research grants to investigate pelvic pain and surgical complications. She has also completed a Masters in Reproductive Medicine with Excellence through the University in NSW.
Rachel believes strongly in the importance of patient driven, collaborative care and that patients feel confident and informed to take control of their healthcare decisions.
Outside of work, Rachel enjoys spending time with her husband Adam, who is a vet and farmer from Stanthorpe, and her two beautiful daughters.
Dr Hannah Windle
Women’s Health General Practioner
Dr Hannah Windle is a general practitioner who specialises in Women’s Health.
Hannah grew up in Gatton and is familiar with Toowoomba and the Darling Downs region. After completing her studies in Sydney, she trained at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital to further her skills in gynaecology and obstetrics. She has since worked across SEQ, including ED at the Toowoomba Base Hospital. Her GP studies started in 2020.
Hannah holds a Diploma from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. She’s also completed the Sydney Child Health Program (formerly known as Diploma of Child Health) and has a Master of Science in Clinical Embryology from Oxford University.
From day one, Hannah has wanted to work with women to improve their health and support their lifestyle decisions. At the clinic, she provides evidence-based care for gynaecological concerns, contraception and family planning (IUD/Mirena, Implanon insertions), sexual health (STI screening, sexual dysfunction), preconception and fertility care, perimenopausal, menopausal and hormonal care.
Outside of work she enjoys exercising, cooking, gardening, and time with her young family.
our team
Our highly skilled team is here to help you along every step of your journey.
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Sharlene
Practice Manager
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Laura
Medical Administrator
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Kelly
Medical Administrator
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Leita
Regional Clinic Manager and Clinical Fertility Nurse Specialist
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Julie
Clinical Fertility Nurse Specialist
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Moriah
Clinical Fertility Nurse Specialist
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Ellen
Phlebotomist and Administration Officer
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Jane
Senior Embryologist
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Radha
Senior Embryologist
Dr rachel’s Study, Research and Awards
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
James Cook University
Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG)
RANZCOG
Two-year Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy and Surgery Society Fellowship
AGES Society
Masters of Reproductive Medicine with Excellence (MRMed)
The University of NSW
Graduate Certificate in Surgical Education (GCertSurgEd)
The University of Melbourne
AGES Society Travelling Fellowship Award
AGES Society
AGES Society Clinical Research Grants
Awarded two Clinical Research Grants to investigate pelvic pain and laparoscopy as well as surgical complications
AGES Society
Gynaecological and Pelvic Floor Surgery Volunteering in Uganda to support women, including mothers who have sustained significant birth trauma
