Dr Poliness qualified as a doctor in 1993 and as a gynaecologist in 2002. Since then she has also completed a doctorate degree in endometriosis and a master’s in reproductive medicine (fertility). She began a Doctor of Medicine degree in 2003, through The University of Melbourne, while working as a gynaecologist in the public system at the Royal Women’s Hospital and Mercy Hospital for Women.
In 2001, Dr Poliness worked for 12 months in Winchester (UK) for a gynaecologist who was a preceptor for laparoscopic surgery. Returning to Melbourne in 2002, she took up a 12-month fellowship position in laparoscopic surgery at the Royal Women’s Hospital for the endometriosis unit.
Dr Poliness consults at St Kilda Road, and has a public appointment at the Mercy Hospital for Women.
She has expertise in treating patients in all areas of fertility, with special interests in endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).