Specialists: Melville Gynaecology and Obstetrics Specialist Centre / Mr. Uchechukwu (Uche) Ijeneme

Mr Uchechukwu (Uche) Ijeneme is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Fiona Stanley Hospital in Murdoch, Western Australia. Originally from Nigeria, he completed his medical degree (MBBCh) at the University of Calabar and began his career in obstetrics and gynaecology in Nigeria before completing his specialist training in the United Kingdom. He worked as a consultant in the UK prior to moving to Australia in October 2019, where he took up his current consultant position.

In addition to his clinical role, Mr Ijeneme serves as a Senior Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Notre Dame Australia and Curtin University, and examiner at RANZCOG, contributing to the education and training of the next generation of medical professionals in Western Australia.

He is also a published researcher, having co-authored a study on a multidisciplinary caesarean reduction initiative at Fiona Stanley Hospital, published in The Practising Midwife Australia in 2024. He is a strong advocate for women’s health, workforce development, and member engagement within the College.