Dr Chris Russell

From the management of complex gynaecological conditions such as endometriosis and PCOS through to recurrent miscarriage, fertility care and IVF, as well as antenatal care and obstetrics, Chris can offer outstanding continuity of care across a woman’s lifetime.

He currently holds public appointments in Reproductive Medicine and high-risk obstetrics at the Mercy Hospital for Women, while consulting privately at East Melbourne, Heidelberg and Box Hill. He is also a lecturer with the University of Melbourne. 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.

Chris prides himself on his approachable and inclusive bedside manner: “My aim is to make fertility simple and understandable for every patient. I really 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.”

Outside of work, Chris is an avid follower of the NBA and swears he was a fan of the Golden State Warriors before they won back-to-back tournaments. It’s not surprising then that the highlight of his weekend is coaching his daughter’s U13 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.