THE TEAM
Personalised Care From Conception to Birth
DR ALEX ESKANDER
MBBS(Hons), FRANZCOG
Obstetrician, Gynaecologist & Fertility Specialist
Dr Alex Eskander is an obstetrician and gynaecologist who offers his services in women’s health, pregnancy care, general gynaecology and laparoscopic surgery.
He is a highly skilled surgeon and has been a women's health specialist for more than a decade. He brings to his practice his enormous breadth of experience as well as his calm and friendly bedside manner.
Alex trained in obstetrics and gynaecology at the Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne and the Mercy Hospital for Women. He was the first specialist to provide fertility services through City Fertility in Bundoora and is proud to have helped hundreds of families achieve their dream of a family.
His services cover:
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General obstetric and antenatal care
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High-risk pregnancy management
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General gynaecology
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Laparoscopic surgery
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Pelvic floor surgery
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Infertility management/family planning
DR MEI LIN TAN
MBBS(Hons), FRANZCOG, MRMed, BMedSc
Obstetrician, Gynaecologist & Fertility Specialist
Dr Mei Lin Tan is passionate about providing the highest standard of care for her patients from initial gynaecological workup all the way to fertility treatment, pregnancy and birth.
Mei Lin has a calm, caring nature and takes great care to stay abreast of new developments and research in her
specialist fields. Her main interests are in obstetrics, infertility workup, contraception counselling and menstrual disorders.
She graduated with honours from the University of Melbourne and undertook specialist obstetrics and gynaecology training at the Mercy Hospital for Women and the Royal Women’s Hospital. She has also completed a post-graduate Masters of Reproductive Health degree through the University of New South Wales.
She can also provide consults in Mandarin if desired.
Her services cover:
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General obstetric and antenatal care
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High-risk pregnancy management
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General gynaecology
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Laparoscopic surgery
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Infertility management/family planning
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Contraception counselling
DR LAUREN SAUNDERS
BSc, MBBS, FRANZCOG, MRMed(Exc)
Obstetrician, Gynaecologist & Fertility Specialist
Dr Lauren Saunders is a Consultant Obstetrician, Gynaecologist and Fertility Specialist. She is dedicated to providing compassionate care to all her patients on their journey through fertility, pregnancy and beyond.
Lauren graduated with her medical degree from the University of Melbourne and completed her Obstetrics and Gynaecology training at Mercy Hospital for Women and the Northern Hospital. Lauren then undertook a 2-year Reproductive Medicine fellowship at the Royal Women’s Hospital and has gained her Masters in Reproductive Medicine awarded with excellence. Dr Lauren Saunders also holds a public hospital appointment at the Northern Hospital.
Lauren is interested in all areas of fertility care (including ovulation induction, IUI and IVF), general gynaecology and obstetrics. Her obstetrics practice complements her interest in fertility, allowing her to offer her patients continuity of care from conception to birth. Lauren also has special interests in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and contraceptive advice.
FAITH REILLY
Clinical Midwife Specialist
Faith is a highly experienced Registered Midwife and certified nurse who has been working with mothers and their babies for over ten years. She has been with the practice since 2015 and brings to the team her warm, compassionate manner and experience with birthing skills.
She is passionate about providing women and their families with all the help they need to navigate pregnancy and parenthood. Over the years, she has upskilled in many clinical areas including Fetal Monitoring, Special Care Nursery, Birthing Suite, Home Visits and Emergency Management in Pregnancy.
She has clinical positions at both the Mercy Hospital for Women and Northpark Hospital where she cares for women in labour and postnatally.
Faith is happy to provide one-on-one consults during your antenatal care.
Faith has been both a patient of the practice and a key member of the medical team. She is a qualified midwife and nurse and brings to the team her extensive knowledge of birthing skills, care of the newborn and pregnancy care. She has extensive experience in all aspects of midwifery and enjoys helping women and their families learn how to become the parents they aspire to be