
Daniel is recognised for his expertise in complex fertility care, advanced IVF treatment, fertility preservation, and reproductive endocrinology, helping individuals and couples from across Australia and overseas achieve their goals of parenthood. He has extensive experience supporting a diverse range of family-building journeys, including single parents, same-sex couples, donor conception, and reciprocal IVF pathways. He also has a particular interest in personalised and lower-intervention fertility treatment approaches, including mini-IVF and needle-free IVF, offering carefully tailored treatment strategies designed to align with each patient’s individual circumstances and fertility goals.
After extensive experience across all areas of obstetrics and gynaecology, Daniel chose to dedicate his entire clinical practice exclusively to fertility medicine – a highly specialised and rapidly evolving field requiring deep scientific expertise, precision, and highly individualised care. By narrowing his focus entirely to fertility and IVF, he has developed an exceptional depth of experience in the diagnosis and management of both common and highly complex fertility challenges.
Daniel’s practice covers every aspect of fertility care, from fertility assessment and early treatment through to advanced IVF and fertility preservation, including egg freezing and sperm retrieval procedures. His areas of expertise include age-related infertility, unexplained infertility, male infertility, Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), formerly known as PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, recurrent miscarriage, donor conception, and complex medical or genetic fertility conditions. He also has a particular interest in fertility preservation and oncofertility, supporting patients undergoing cancer treatment or medical therapies that may affect future fertility.
Clinical leadership and academic appointments
Daniel is Clinical Director at Melbourne IVF – one of Australia’s leading fertility and IVF providers. He also holds a public Consultant appointment at The Royal Women’s Hospital and a Senior Lecturer position at the University of Melbourne within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, where he is actively involved in teaching and training the next generation of fertility specialists.
International training and experience
Dr Lantsberg graduated from Ben Gurion University Medical School in Israel with Honours (Cum Laude) in 2008 before undertaking extensive specialist and subspecialist training in obstetrics, gynaecology, and fertility medicine.
He completed a six-year fellowship in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Fertility at Sheba Medical Center in Israel – internationally recognised as one of the world’s leading hospitals. During this time, he also practised as a fertility specialist at both Sheba Medical Center and Tel Aviv Medical Center, two of Israel’s premier women’s health and fertility institutions.
Prior to relocating to Australia, Daniel served as Medical Director of one of Tel Aviv’s principal Emergency Obstetrics and Gynaecology Centres within Maccabi Healthcare, leading a team of more than 30+ doctors across one of the country’s busiest women’s health services.
Following his move to Melbourne, Daniel completed an additional 3-year full-time subspecialty Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at The Royal Women’s Hospital and Melbourne IVF – one of Australia’s most advanced fertility training programs.
Daniel also completed a Master of Health Administration (MHA), further strengthening his expertise in healthcare leadership, clinical governance, and the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Research and fertility innovation
In addition to his clinical work, Daniel is actively involved in fertility research, scientific collaboration, and medical education. He has authored more than 25+ peer-reviewed scientific publications, presented at over 30+ national and international conferences, and founded the Australian-Israeli consortium for advancements in fertility treatments, promoting international collaboration and scientific exchange in reproductive medicine.
Fertility preservation and oncofertility
Daniel is passionate about fertility preservation and oncofertility, remaining committed to improving fertility outcomes for women, men, and children diagnosed with cancer. He provides specialist fertility preservation care through Melbourne IVF and The Royal Women’s Hospital and is a member of the fertility preservation taskforce at The Royal Children’s Hospital.
A highly personalised approach to care
Patients frequently seek Dr Lantsberg’s care because of his highly personalised and thorough approach. Average first consultations with Daniel generally last over 1 hour and he intentionally limits the number of patients seen each day, allowing time for detailed assessment, careful planning, and individualised treatment strategies.
He believes fertility care should never follow a “one size fits all” model and is committed to ensuring every patient receives compassionate, evidence-based, and highly tailored care.
Where required, Daniel works closely with a multidisciplinary network of specialists, including endocrinologists, geneticists, gynaecological surgeons, and oncologists, ensuring patients receive comprehensive and coordinated fertility care.
Daniel holds dual specialist qualifications in both Australia and Israel – two countries internationally recognised for leadership in reproductive medicine, IVF innovation, and fertility research. By combining extensive international experience with advanced Australian subspecialist training, he provides patients with a uniquely comprehensive and sophisticated approach to fertility and IVF care.
Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Medicine, The Royal Women’s Hospital and Melbourne IVF (3-Years Full-Time)
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Dr Lantsberg is based in Melbourne IVF’s newest fertility medicine hub in Collingwood – a custom-built, state-of-the-art fertility hub designed to support every step of your journey to parenthood.
During my obstetrics and gynaecology training, I was deeply affected by how difficult the journey to conception can be for some couples and individuals. I realised quite early on how much impact I could have not only as a doctor, but also as a person supporting patients through one of the most emotional and vulnerable periods of their lives. The fulfillment I experienced when I was able to help people achieve their dream of having a family is what ultimately guided me toward fertility medicine.
I genuinely enjoy all aspects of fertility care and feel fortunate that my work combines technical procedures, science, and long term patient relationships. While I enjoy the procedural side of fertility medicine and have always appreciated the technical aspects of surgery and IVF, what I value most is not the procedure itself, but the moment afterwards, seeing the joy and relief on a patient’s face when we achieve a successful outcome. Whether it is an egg collection, embryo transfer, or another important milestone along the way, those moments are incredibly rewarding.
I have been fortunate to have several important mentors throughout my career. The first person who comes to mind is Professor Shali Mazaki, who inspired me to become a gynaecologist. He taught me not only about medicine and surgery, but also about compassion, professionalism, and what it means to be a good human being alongside being a good doctor. His influence stays with me to this day.
I am also incredibly fortunate to be mentored by David Gardner, Scientific Director at Melbourne IVF and one of the true pioneers of modern reproductive medicine. It is a tremendous privilege to learn from him, work alongside him, and develop a meaningful friendship with someone who has contributed so profoundly to the field.
There are many moments throughout my career that stay with me. Some of the happiest are when patients return years later with photos of their children or introduce me to the families they worked so hard to build. Those reminders of having made a meaningful difference in someone’s life are incredibly special.
Some of the most memorable journeys are also the ones where success came despite difficult odds or previous disappointments. Seeing resilience, hope, and perseverance rewarded is something I never take for granted.
At the same time, I also carry with me the patients whose treatments were not successful. Fortunately, they are relatively few, but those experiences remain important to me as well. Fertility medicine is deeply personal, and while we always strive to help everyone, part of this field is understanding that not every journey has the outcome we hope for. Those experiences continue to shape me both professionally and personally.
Outside of work, I enjoy music very much, both listening and playing. I play the piano and guitar, and music has always been an important creative outlet for me. I am also a huge film enthusiast and have long admired the work of Christopher Nolan ever since watching Memento many years ago.
I used to play basketball semi professionally and still enjoy playing socially when I can. I also love nature, hiking, and travel. Exploring new places and cultures is something I value deeply, and I often try to combine travel with my professional life whenever I am invited to speak at conferences internationally.
Family is at the centre of my life and a huge part of what motivates and inspires me every day. My wife, Dr. Einat Martonovic Lantsberg, is my best friend and an incredibly devoted paediatrician who works in developmental and behavioural medicine. Watching the care, intelligence, and compassion she brings to her patients and families continues to inspire me both personally and professionally.
We have three wonderful children together, my oldest son who is now 14, and two daughters aged 12 and 9. Being a father has profoundly shaped the way I see the world and the way I care for patients. It constantly reminds me how important family is, how meaningful parenthood can be, and how much trust people place in me when they allow me to be part of their fertility journey.
A lot of what I do, both professionally and personally, is for my family. They keep me grounded, give me perspective, and bring enormous joy and meaning to my life.