Dr Irena Nikakis BSc, MSc ForSc, MBBS (Hons), FRANZCOG, Fertility Specialist, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist 

Irena is a specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a special interest in fertility. She is proud to be part of Fertility Tasmania, providing Tasmanians access to advanced fertility services and treatment.

Born in Greece but raised in Tasmania, Irena graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Tasmania, Followed by a Master of Forensic Science at the University of London. She worked in a number of medical laboratories both in London and Greece before returning to Hobart.  Thereafter she worked for the Australian Red Cross Blood Service as their Scientific Officer and Quality Control Manager.

Irena then completed her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) with Honours at the University of Tasmania in 2004. She is a fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and a Staff Specialist at the Royal Hobart Hospital.

Irena is committed to providing information and support pre conception as well as during early pregnancy and beyond. She is keenly interested in using evidence based medicine to tailor treatment to suit each individual’s or couple’s unique fertility issues. She often supports patients with difficulty conceiving due to health factors or age. Her special focus is in recurrent miscarriage and implantation failure and how to minimise the impact of fertility treatment to improve pregnancy outcomes. Other areas of interest include fertility preservation and PCOS.

Irena firmly believes that taking time to work through issues is the cornerstone to her success but mostly as a mother of four she is humbled to be part of her patients journey to parenthood.

Dr Sajid Patel, Obstetrician Gynaecologist

Fertility Tasmania is delighted to have Dr Sajid Patel in our Practice.

Dr Sajid Patel is a specialist Obstetrician Gynaecologist, and may be well known to you as the Medical Director of the Women’s and Children’s Clinic at the Royal Hobart Hospital.

In addition to his current appointment at the Royal, he is joining Fertility Tasmania to offer his specialist services in Advanced Laparoscopy and treatment of Endometriosis, General Gynaecology, Colposcopy and of course Fertility treatment. 

Dr Patel gained MBBS, DGO and MD in Obstetrics&Gynaecology, in India.  He obtained his FRANZCOG in 2010. 

He has further specialist training Gynae Endoscopy and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery and is the Clinical Lead in Operative Laparoscopic for the RHH.

Dr Patel is married with two children.  He lives with his wife the lovely Dr Shaista Patel, a GP in Richmond and his son who is currently studying at the University of Tasmania. His daughter is studying in Victoria.

We here at Fertility Tasmania feel privileged to give our patients the opportunity to benefit from Dr Patel’s extensive knowledge, experience and skill set.  Dr Patel has a very gentle and considerate approach and we know that our patients will just love him, and for their convenience he will be running Saturday Morning Clinics.

For patients in the North of the State, Fertility and IVF treatment requires only a Skype Appointment and two visits to Hobart

Dr Amy Washington (PhD) Psychologist, Senior Fertility Counsellor

Amy was born in Tasmania and studied at the University of Tasmania.  She has been registered as a Psychologist since 2003.
Amy is Co-Director of Salamanca Psychology, which provides private psychological services for adults and children. Amy is also an Associate Lecturer with the School of Medicine, providing training for Post-Graduate Counselling students. Amy has a strong interest in Fertility Counselling and providing guidance and support for those undergoing treatment.
She lives in Hobart with her husband, two children, an old-age Terrier and a mischievous Greyhound. When she can, she loves nothing more than a quiet spot and a good cup of coffee.

Dr Vaishali Bhalerao

MBBS, MD, DGO, FRACGP, FRANZCOG

Has been working as and OBSTETRICIAN & GYNECOLOGIST FOR 27 YEARS

Dr Vaishali Bhalerao began her medical career at Sir G.S Medical school in Mumbai, India and completed her masters at Sir J.J. Group of hospitals, some of the most prestigious hospitals in Mumbai. She then went on to establish her own private practice in Mumbai, which she ran successfully for 15 years. During this period, she also worked as Associate Professor in state government hospital in Mumbai. Before coming to Australia, she worked in the UK in an NHS hospital. Arriving in Australia in 2011, Dr Vaishali has worked in various hospitals in Tasmania, Victoria, NSW, Queensland and South Australia.

27 years of experience have made Dr Vaishali an expert in dealing with gynaecological and obstetric conditions. Her special interest also includes adolescent gynaecology, sexual health, vulval dermatological conditions and non-surgical treatments for urinary incontinence and vaginal prolapse.

Additional Languages: HINDI, MARATHI

SPECIALISES IN:

• Menstrual problems
• Pubertal and adolescent problems
• Polycystic ovarian syndrome
• Vulval dermatological conditions
• Sexual medicine
• Menopausal issues
• Contraception
• Cervical screening abnormalities
• Fertility issues
• Recurrent miscarriages