Dr Serag Youssif

I am an honour graduate. I held various training posts in England, Scotland and Wales. I passed PLAB of London and MCCEE of Canada. I passed United States Medical Licensing Exams, ECFMG, USA and Federation License Exam Pennsylvania, USA.

I completed my Obstetrics and Gynaecology Training in Great Britain. I obtained Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London. I practised as a consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Whipps Cross Hospital, London. This concluded 14 years experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology in Great Britain.

In 1995 I was invited to bring my experience to Victoria, Australia. The Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists admitted me as a Fellow to the College. I practice as Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist offering my services in the public and private sector. My public appointment is at Box Hill Hospital, a Monash University Teaching Hospital.

I am Fertility Specialist at Melbourne IVF. I have a Master Degree in Reproductive Medicine NSW. I have special interest in all aspect of female infertility in particular Poly-Cystic Ovary Syndrome, Anovulation, Reversal of Sterilization, Fibroid uteus and Myomectomy, Endometriosis and Pelvic Adhesions treatment. Both partners should be investigated to diagnose the cause and treat accordingly. We provide ovulation induction with Clomid or FSH with cycle monitoring and Intra Uterine Insemination when indicated. IVF with or without Intra-Cytoplasmic-Sperm-Injection ICSI is often are required in the treatment of infertility. Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis PGD i.e. assessing the embryos prior to transfer into the uterus are occasionally required in recurrent implantation failure, recurrent miscarriages, and specific genetic comditions.

I have extensive experience in gynaecological surgery for urinary incontinence, uterovaginal prolapse and various types of urinary incontinence slings. Pelvic Floor construction and repair of vaginal and uterine prolapse are major interests.

Urodynamic and Video-Cysto-Urethrogram to investigate incontinence should be made available for every patient who requires incontinence or prolapse surgery.

I published studies on vaginal and abdominal hysterectomy early discharge from hospital.

I have special skill in removing very large fibroids without removing the uterus. The procedure myomectomy is particularly required in large fibroids or in fibroids causing, pain, bleeding or infertility or pressure symptoms such as urinary frequency.

I have special experience in management of pelvic pain a common trouble with many causes.

I have wide experience in dysplasia management, colposcopy and CIN treatment.

I have long and specialized experience in pre-pregnancy counseling, genetic counseling, fetal monitoring, management of high risk pregnancy, normal and operative birth.

I have a private practice in Melbourne.