Best Fertility Doctors in Chelsea, London, UK

Dr Irfana Koita is a Fertility Consultant and the founder and director of IVF Matters, the UK’s 1st online fertility clinic. She is a fellow of The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRCOG) and has achieved a Masters in Healthcare Leadership from Cornell University USA. Irfana trained at Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and has over 15 years of clinical experience in the field of assisted reproduction.

Irfana sees a wide range of patients. These vary from those who have just started their fertility journey to those who have had unsuccessful treatments at other clinics. Her clientele includes those with PCOS, endometriosis, tubal damage, fibroids, and male sub-fertility. She has immense experience in the treatment of women who have reduced ovarian function. Over the years she has played a pivotal role in the birth of over 2000 babies following fertility treatment.

Dr Koita is passionate about supporting women who want to preserve their fertility by freezing their eggs. She has been instrumental in organising “Extended Choices”, a series of ongoing egg freezing parties in Mayfair, London to spread awareness and to empower women.

Dr Benjamin Abramov is a Gynaecologist with over 20 years’ experience specialising in the prevention, diagnosis and management of fertility problems. Dr Abramov graduated from the Ben-Gurion University in Israel and completed his training in Obstetrics and Gynecology in Jerusalem. Dr Abramov brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience gained through his work at a busy and prestigious IVF centre in Jerusalem and through his practice in several Fertility Centres in the UK. He is currently the Deputy Medical Director at IVI London. He had previously held senior positions in three other Fertility and IVF units in London (Deputy Clinical Director at the Centre for Reproductive and Genetic Health, Deputy Medical Director at the Boston Place Clinic, Medical Director at GENNET City-Fertility). Dr Abramov has an in-depth understanding and extensive experience in the management of complex fertility problems with a special interest in male factor, reproductive endocrinology and psycho-sexual counselling. 

Dr Malini has gained vast experience in the field of reproductive medicine during her training and work at several centres of excellence. She completed her postgraduate diploma in prenatal genetics and foetal medicine with distinction at the University College London.

Her interest in PGD and PGS is well supported by her knowledge of prenatal genetics and foetal medicine. She is an associate member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and member of the British Fertility Society.

She is highly skilled in gynaecological ultrasound, three-dimensional scanning and early first trimester ultrasound. She is FMF accredited for the first trimester andNT scanning. She provides a highly individualised approach.

• IVF/ICSI
• Natural cycle IVF
• Mild stimulation IVF
  
• Egg donation
• Egg freezing
  
• Fertility investigations
• Fertility treatments
  
• Preimplantation genetic diagnostics
• Preimplantation genetic screening
• Recurrent implantation screening
• Reproductive medicine
• Subfertility
• Early pregnancy scanning and care
• Three-dimensional scanning
• Prenatal non invasive testing
• Early anomaly scans
• Fetal anomaly scans
• Growth scans
• HyCoSy
• Assessment of the uterine cavity by saline scan
• Endometrial scratch
• ERA testing
• Transmyometrial techniques for egg transfer.
  
  
  

• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
• Endometriosis
• Recurrent miscarriages
• Fibroids/Polyps
• Abnormal semen parameters
  
• Blocked or damaged tubes
• Problems with ovulating
• Unexplained infertility
  
• Egg freezing
• Egg donation
• Reduced ovarian function
• Multiple unsuccessful IVF attempts
• Fibroids
• Polyps
• Tubal damage
• Ovulatory disorders
• Azoospermia

Dr Yau Thum is a Fertility Specialist at the Lister Fertility Clinic. He joined the clinic in 2002, having previously worked as a Research Fellow at assisted conception units at King's College and St George's Hospitals, London.

Dr Thum continued his research in reproductive immunology, which includes natural killer cells, recurrent failed implantation after IVF treatment and recurrent miscarriage of immunological origins. He has also published widely on his research in reproductive immunology, women with elevated FSH and IVF treatment in conjunction with egg-sharing.

• Reproductive immunology
• Immunological based on failed implantation
• Natural killer cells in reproduction

• Reproductive immunology
• Immunological based on failed implantation
• Natural killer cells in reproduction

Doctor Shailaja Nair has over 20 years of experience in assisted reproduction and fertility. She completed her initial studies at University in Bombay and worked as Associate Professor in a large teaching hospital and at the Cromwell IVF programme before joining the LWC in 1993 where she is now Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director of the London Egg Bank. She has led the introduction of many element of modern practice into the LWC. Beyond her leadership and clinical skills, Dr Nair has experience in academia, having worked alongside a number of leading professors in the UK, teaching at hospitals to develop effective IVF treatments.

• Assisted reproduction

• Egg Sharing
• Gamete Donation

Dr Jacqueline Bamfo is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a sub-specialist accreditation in Maternal and Fetal Medicine. She is currently working as the Clinical Lead for Fetal Medicine and Antenatal Screening at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital NHS Foundation.

Dr Bamfo graduated from Imperial College London studying Medicine and attained her Obstetrics and Gynaecology training in London and Manchester. She completed a medical student placement at Yale University and conducted a 3-year research fellowship at Harris Birthright Research Centre for Fetal Medicine. She obtained her Doctor of Medicine Research at the University of London and at Central Manchester University Hospital she completed training in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Having worked at many hospitals across the UK, including Queen Charlotte's Hospital and University College London Hospital, has added to her expertise in gynaecology and obstetrics.

Alongside her clinical work and experience, Dr Bamfo attends International Conferences and continues to research within her field of expertise. She has also published many peer-reviewed journals about Obstetrics and Gynaecology. She was a Trainee Editor for 10 years at the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and has reviewed several journals. She is also involved in educating other medical professionals for example by organising scan courses.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

• Early Pregnancy scan
• Pregnancy Ultrasound
• Baby Scan (Ultrasound)
• Maternal and Fetal Medicine
• Pregnancy 
• Early Pregnancy 
• Pregnancy Ultrasound

Dr Jaya Parikh is a Fertility Consultant at the Lister Fertility Clinic. She joined the clinic in 2000, having previously worked and trained at the Kent and Surrey Hospitals and in the IVF unit at Mayday University Hospital in Surrey.

Dr Parikh has a particular interest in treating women with high FSH, low AMH (reduced ovarian reserve). She has been involved in research projects undertaken in the unit. She has published in British and international journals.

• Gynaecology
• Fertility and reproductive medicine

• Gynaecology
• Fertility and reproductive medicine

Dr Lisa Stradiotto has over 15 years of experience in general Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and is one of the Fertility Specialists at Apricity. Her dedicated experience in the field of Reproductive Medicine includes work in both NHS units (at The Chelsea & Westminster Assisted Conception Unit and Queen Charlotte’s, Imperial College, IVF Unit) and also in the private sector. 

She is a member of the Royal College of Obstetrician and Gynaecologists. 

Dr Stradiotto is passionate about her work, and areas of special interest include fertility preservation and egg donation. 

Dr Wren is Deputy Director of The Lister Fertility Clinic and has been a Specialist in Fertility Treatment since 1987.

As well as the areas that the clinic specialises in general, she is particularly interested in managing oocyte donation, female same-sex couples, single women having sperm donation and those considering egg freezing.

Dr Wren regularly speaks at fertility meetings. She has published in national journals and constantly contributes to the fertility research and publications from The Lister Fertility Clinic.

• Egg collections and transfers
• Egg Donation Fertility investigations
• Fertility treatments (hormone injections, prescription medications)
• In-vitro fertilisation (IVF)

• Fertility specialist

Dr Gill has over 15 years’ experience in fertility and assisted reproduction and specialises in infertility and IVF. She graduated from the Lady Harding Medical College, New Dehli and received her MBBS in 1978. She is a fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. Before moving to the LWC, she worked at the Cromwell Hospital from 1994. Dr Gill has a particular interest in egg donation treatment.