A/Prof Alex Polyakov

A/Prof Alex Polyakov is a renowned Fertility Specialist based in East Melbourne. He is an expert in both male and female infertility, including diagnosis and treatment. A/Prof Polyakov specialises in anovulatory disorders such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis and tubal infertility, he is also highly skilled in general gynaecology and fertility-related surgical procedures, including advanced laparoscopic procedures and microsurgery. He also provides continuity of care during pregnancies by offering private obstetric services.

After completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Adelaide in 2000, A/Prof Polyakov undertook an internship at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. He subsequently relocated to Melbourne to begin specialist training in obstetrics and gynaecology. During his training, he was based at various hospitals including Monash Medical Centre, Dandenong Hospital and Box Hill Hospital. He went on to complete formal fellowship training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the Reproductive Biology Unit of the Royal Women's Hospital as well as Melbourne IVF and Monash IVF. In addition to his medical degree, he also holds a Graduate Certificate in Evidence-based Medicine from Monash University, as well as Masters degrees in Clinical Epidemiology/Biostatistics and Reproductive Medicine from the University of Newcastle and the University of NSW respectively.

A/Prof Polyakov understands the importance of timely care for those consulting an obstetrics, gynaecology and infertility specialist – so his patients find him very flexible, committed to seeing all new cases within one week of referral. He also offers after-hours consulting.

His consulting location is Suite 4, 320 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne, 3002