Meet Dr. Simon Nothman | Fertility Specialist Bondi Junction

Dr. Simon Nothman

Fertility Specialist Bondi Junction

BSc, MB,BS (Hons), MPH, MHlthLead&Mgt, FRANZCOG, Isr.Subspec.Reprod.Med

Dr. Simon Nothman is a distinguished reproductive and fertility specialist, women’s health clinician, and medical educator with a profound commitment to patient-centred care. Simon has established himself as a compassionate advocate for his patients, integrating a holistic approach encompassing a comprehensive understanding of their biopsychosocial needs alongside conventional medical therapies. He is dedicated to helping individuals and couples on their fertility journey, ensuring they receive personalised care and support at every step.

Professional Background

Education & Training:

Dr. Nothman began his medical journey with an Honours Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Sydney. He pursued specialty training in Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and Fertility Medicine at Emek Medical Center in Israel. He completed a subspecialty Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine at Emek and Beilinson Medical Centres and worked in Israel as a specialist and subspecialist for five years. He recently completed dual Master’s degrees in Public Health and Health Leadership and Management from the University of New South Wales.

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In addition to his medical expertise, Dr. Nothman has completed further qualifications in nutrition, including:

  • Food as Medicine and Food as Medicine – Fertility & Pregnancy from Monash University
  • Precision Nutrition Coaching

These qualifications, alongside his continuous independent learning, provide him with the tools and knowledge to offer a more holistic approach to patient care, incorporating lifestyle and nutrition guidance alongside medical treatments.

Specialisation

Dr. Nothman specialises in infertility management, advanced reproductive technologies, reproductive health, and nutrition. His areas of specialisation include:

Special Interests

  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Fertility Preservation
  • Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
  • Male Infertility
  • General Infertility
  • Egg Freezing
  • Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT)
  • Donor Sperm/Eggs
  • Nutrition and Lifestyle interventions in Fertility Care

Clinical Experience

Current Practice:

Dr. Nothman practises at two consulting locations in Sydney:
Level 2, 321 Kent St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Suite 1605A, Level 16, Westfield Tower 2, 101 Grafton Street, Bondi Junction NSW 2022

Past Positions:

While in Israel, Dr. Nothman was the Director of Women’s Health Education at Technion American Medical School. He played a pivotal role in training medical students, specialist trainees, and international visiting doctors. He also managed a hospital recurrent pregnancy loss clinic and developed a public fertility service.

Memberships & Associations

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Israel Society Of Obstetrics and Gynecology logo
Israel Medical Association logo

Something Fun

Away from the clinic, Dr. Nothman enjoys spending time with his three children, cooking (specialising in Asian, Middle Eastern, and European cuisines), running, and continuously learning through reading and podcasts. His passion for learning complements his dedication to both personal and professional growth.

Languages

English

Hebrew

Research & Publications

Dr. Nothman has contributed extensively to the academic field with numerous publications, including:

Weiss, A., Baram, S., Nothman, S., & Geslevich, Y. (2019). Reconsidering the weekend free in-vitro fertilization treatment. Are results compromised by a five-day workweek? Fertility and Sterility, 112(3), e397.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2019.07.1132

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Weiss, A., Beck-Fruchter, R., Nothman, S., Baram, S., & Geslevich, Y. (2020). Intention to treat analysis versus per-protocol analysis. Human Reproduction, 35(11), 2635–2636.
https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/deaa216

Beck-Fruchter, R., Nothman, S., Baram, S., Geslevich, Y., & Weiss, A. (2021). Progesterone and estrogen levels are associated with live birth rates following artificial cycle frozen embryo transfers. Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics, 38(11), 2925–2931.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10815-021-02307-w

Nothman, S., Kaffman, M., Nave, R., & Flugelman, M. Y. (2021). Survey of faculty development in four Israeli medical schools: Clinical faculty development is inadequate and clinical teaching is undervalued in Israeli faculties of medicine. Israel Journal of Health Policy Research, 10(1), 10.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13584-021-00438-0

Weiss, A., Baram, S., Geslevich, Y., Goldman, S., Nothman, S., & Beck-Fruchter, R. (2021). Should the modified natural cycle protocol for frozen embryo transfer be modified? A prospective case series proof of concept study. European Journal of
Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 258, 179–183.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejogrb.2021.01.004

Hershkop, E., Khakshooy, A., Simons, J., Weiss, A., Geslevich, J., Goldman, S., Baram, S., Nothman, S., & Beck-Fruchter, R. (2021). Ideal lag time from ovulation to oocyte aspiration using a GnRH agonist trigger. Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics and Human Reproduction, 50(7), 102055.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jogoh.2020.102055

Ovics, S. O., Baram, S., Nothman, S., Weiss, A., & Beck-Fruchter, R. (2022). Perimortem and postmortem sperm acquisition: Review of clinical data. Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics, 39(4), 977–986.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10815-022-02427-x

Dayan-Schwartz, A., Dana, N., Salim, R., Nothman, S., Garmi, G., Baram, S., Zafran, N., & Beck-Fruchter, R. (2023). Postpartum hemorrhage among twin pregnancies – Medically assisted versus spontaneously conceived. Placenta, 132(August 2022), 15–19.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.placenta.2023.01.002

Training

I'm an accomplished women’s health physician with a passion for patient-centred care.

I have a keen interest in holistic care involving a biopsychosocial understanding of the patient, and lifestyle interventions alongside conventional medical therapies.
I'm a Sydney based fertility physician dedicated to reproductive health and infertility. Beginning my medical journey with an Honours Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Sydney, my early career showcased my leadership and academic excellence. I continued to Israel, where I pursued specialty training in Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and Fertility Medicine at Emek Medical Center, Afula, and a sub-specialty Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine at Emek and Beilinson Medical Centres.My roles have included running a hospital recurrent pregnancy loss clinic, establishing a public/free fertility service, and taking a leading role in training medical students and specialist trainees, as well as international visiting doctors.

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