Qualifications: MBBS, DIP OBS, FRANZCOG
Dr. John Allan founded the IVF unit, Qld IVF Services at The Wesley Hospital in 1988. In 1999, the unit was purchased by the Uniting Church of Australia and became The Wesley IVF Service. Dr Allan was then appointed Director of Reproductive Medicine at The Wesley Hospital and Medical Director of the Wesley IVF unit..
The Wesley unit combined with Monash IVF in 2004 to create the current Joint Venture Wesley Monash IVF of which Dr Allan remains Medical Director.
RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
In 1997 he developed a new method of freezing testicular biopsy sperm and this has greatly improved outcomes in the treatment of male infertility. John remains actively involved in research and journal publications in order to maintain the best quality of care for the unit’s patients.
Over the past decade, collaborative research with QUT into the effect of Chlamydia and Urea Plasma on both male and female infertility has also been published.
His commitment to the value of research has seen him appointed as a member of the Wesley Research Institute Board.
To promote education for health professionals in the area of infertility and pelvic surgery, Dr Allan founded the biennial Pelvic Surgery and Infertility Conference at The Wesley Hospital and established the Medical Student teaching program at the Wesley IVF Unit in 1990. Currently students from UQ, Griffith and Bond Universities all receive training in gynaecology and infertility through the Wesley Monash IVF unit.
Dr Allan maintains a strong connection with the Scottsdale Mayo Clinic, USA and has presented at the clinic's annual conference in Advanced Laparoscopic and Gynaecologic Surgery for many years.
ETHICS
In recognition of the importance of maintaining ethical standards in medical practice, Dr Allan is an active member of the UnitingCare Health Human Research Ethics Committee who reviews all research on the Wesley Hospital campus.
EXPERTISE
Since obtaining his specialty in obstetrics and gynaecology in 1984, he has been a driving force in the treatment of patients undergoing assisted reproductive technology.
His interests and expertise include endoscopic and laser surgery, endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, pre implantation genetic diagnosis and male infertility.
Currently although his main focus is in infertility and IVF he continues to treat all of his past general gynaecology patients.
CONTACT FOR APPOINTMENTS
Suite 42, Wesley Medical Centre
40 Chasely Street
Auchenflower Qld 4066
Tel: 07 3232 7090
Fax: 07 3870 7810
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