A/Prof Alex Polyakov
Fertility Specialist & Gynaecologist
MBBS | FRANZCOG | CREI | MMedSci (RepMed) | MBiostat | MHL | MBioethics
About
A/Prof Alex Polyakov - Distinguished Fertility Specialist and Reproductive Medicine Expert
Associate Professor Alex Polyakov is one of Melbourne's most accomplished fertility specialists, bringing over 20 years of expertise in reproductive medicine, obstetrics, and gynaecology. As Medical Director at Melbourne IVF and Senior Consultant at the Reproductive Biology Unit at the Royal Women's Hospital, A/Prof Polyakov combines cutting-edge clinical practice with academic leadership to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.
Training and Background
After graduating from the University of Adelaide in 2000, A/Prof Polyakov completed his internship at the Royal Adelaide Hospital before relocating to Melbourne for specialist training. He trained at prestigious institutions including Monash Medical Centre, Dandenong Hospital, and Box Hill Hospital, before completing formal fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the Reproductive Biology Unit of the Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne IVF, and Monash IVF.
A/Prof Polyakov holds four separate Master's degrees spanning reproductive medicine (MMedSci), biostatistics (MBiostat), medical law (MHL), and medical ethics (MBioethics) - a testament to his comprehensive approach to fertility care. He holds an academic appointment as Senior Clinical Lecturer at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Melbourne.
Areas of Expertise
With a flexible and patient-centred approach, A/Prof Polyakov is an expert in all aspects of male and female infertility. His particular expertise includes anovulatory disorders such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, and tubal infertility. He is highly skilled in advanced fertility-related surgical procedures, including complex laparoscopic operations and microsurgery.
Why Patients Choose A/Prof Polyakov
Understanding the urgent needs of fertility patients, A/Prof Polyakov is committed to seeing all new cases within one week of referral. He offers after-hours consulting and takes a highly personalised approach to each patient's journey. He is fluent in Russian, enabling him to provide care in patients' preferred language.
Conditions Treated
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
- Endometriosis
- Tubal Factor Infertility
- Uterine Fibroids
- Male Factor Infertility
- Unexplained Infertility
- Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
- Ovulatory Disorders
Services
- IVF and ICSI
- Egg Freezing and Fertility Preservation
- Ovulation Induction
- Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
- Hysteroscopy
- Fertility Assessment and Investigation
- Donor Programs
- Preimplantation Genetic Testing
Education & Training
University of Adelaide (2000). Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Royal Women's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne IVF and Monash IVF.