Dr Vanessa Ross

Dr Vanessa Ross - Fertility Specialist in Melbourne

Dr Vanessa Ross is a highly regarded fertility specialist at Melbourne IVF, notable as one of only two gynaecologists in Australia to complete dual subspecialty training. She is passionate about oncofertility and is committed to improving fertility outcomes for young women and men following cancer treatment.

Training and Background

Vanessa has completed a Bachelor of Medical Science degree as well as a Masters in Reproductive Medicine. Her dual subspecialty training positions her uniquely to provide comprehensive reproductive care across complex clinical scenarios. She offers private consulting at Epworth Freemasons in East Melbourne.

Academic and Research Roles

Vanessa has been appointed as a Clinical Senior Research Fellow for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Melbourne. She holds a public appointment in the Reproductive Services Unit at the Royal Women's Hospital, where she trains junior doctors in reproductive medicine and minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Groundbreaking Research

Dr Ross is the lead researcher on the Endometriosis Longitudinal Fertility Study (ELFS) at the Royal Women's Hospital and University of Melbourne. This innovative project aims to inform future solutions by collecting accurate monthly data from women diagnosed with moderate to severe endometriosis who are trying to conceive. The study uses a bespoke app designed to collect cyclical menstrual, fertility, and pregnancy data.

Conditions Treated

• Female infertility
• Endometriosis
• Cancer-related fertility concerns
• Complex reproductive cases
• Ovulation disorders

Services

• In vitro fertilisation (IVF)
• Fertility preservation for cancer patients
• Oncofertility care
• Endometriosis management
• Minimally invasive reproductive surgery