Dr Simon Scheck

Simon is a specialist gynaecologist (and obstetrician) trained in Wellington. In addition to Cycles Gynaecology, Simon works as clinical lead for gynaecology at Hutt Hospital, is part of the regional endometriosis clinic and multidisciplinary team at Wellington Hospital, 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:

See Google Scholar profile for a full list of publications


Carissa Scheck

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.