Dr Chris Russell

Chris began his Obstetrics and Gynaecology training in 2004 at Box Hill Hospital, with his principal training taking place at the Mercy Hospital for Women in Heidelberg.

Since then, he has completed advanced fellowships in Fertility and Reproductive Laparoscopic Surgery at Monash Medical Centre and the Mercy Hospital. On top of this, Chris has completed a Master of Reproductive Medicine.

Chris has a special interest in investigating and managing recurrent miscarriages. His expertise extends to fertility care and IVF, along with the management of complex gynaecological conditions such as endometriosis and PCOS.

As a trained obstetrician and an experienced obstetric sonographer, Chris provides continuity of care for his patients from conception through to the first trimester of pregnancy – a practice that few fertility specialists emulate. Chris also makes it a priority to seamlessly transition ongoing pregnancy and birthing care to the patient’s obstetrician or midwifery team of choice.

He currently works at the Mercy Hospital for Women as the Head of the Reproductive Medicine Unit and has an honorary appointment at the Royal Women’s Hospital, while also consulting privately in East Melbourne, Clayton and Box Hill. He is also a lecturer at The University of Melbourne and has authored several book chapters and research publications regarding IVF treatment.

Chris prides himself on his approachable and inclusive bedside manner: “My aim is to make fertility simple and understandable for every patient. I see fertility treatment as an alliance or democracy, where I decide very little, but arm my patients with the knowledge they need to inform their own path.”

Chris is particularly chuffed to be affiliated with the Melbourne Football Club’s Women’s AFL team and maintains a special interest in caring for female athletes, both professional and amateur, across a range of sports, including football, netball and basketball.

Outside of work, Chris is also an avid follower of the NBA and swears he was a fan of the Golden State Warriors before they won four championships. It’s not surprising then that the highlight of his weekend is coaching his daughter’s U16 basketball team or that his claim to fame is being the exact same height as six-time NBA All-Star “Steph” Curry – although that’s clearly where the similarities end.

Consulting at:
Box Hill (Thames St) Clayton East Melbourne

T: 03 9418 8299
E: [email protected]
W: drchrisrussell.com.au

If you require an urgent appointment, please call 03 8060 4275.