{"id":961,"date":"2024-08-02T15:11:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T14:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/edinburghfertilitycentre\/?page_id=961"},"modified":"2024-09-04T15:00:55","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T14:00:55","slug":"meet-the-staff","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/edinburghfertilitycentre\/meet-the-staff\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the staff"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Doctors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our team of doctors at the IVF Unit will be responsible for initial investigations and formulating a treatment plan based on your individual circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They will also oversee your treatment and make adjustments where necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Maya Chetty- Lead Consultant<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Dr Smriti Bhatta – Specialty Doctor<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Cornelia King – Specialty Doctor<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Dr Brian Brady – Specialty Doctor<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Sandra Brett – Specialty Doctor<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Our experienced and friendly nurses and clinical support workers are trained to the highest standard and are dedicated to providing you with the best possible care and support during your treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They will meet you to explain your treatment at your nurse discussion appointment and co-ordinate your treatment at all stages thereafter. Between the nurses and care support workers, they will also carry out scans and blood tests, dispense drugs and look after you during your egg collection and embryo transfer. They will provide help, information and support throughout your treatment journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Louise Boyle \u2013 Senior Charge Nurse<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Ciara NcNamara – Deputy Charge Nurse<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Alison Whitecross – Deputy Charge Nurse<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Laura Wood  – Deputy Charge Nurse<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Lee Noquet – Deputy Charge Nurse<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Jane Clyne – Deputy Charge Nurse<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Erin Jenkinson – Staff Nurse<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Lorriane Wilson – Staff Nurse<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Leighanna Brown – Staff Nurse<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Rebecca Prentice – Staff Nurse<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Adele Keating – Staff Nurse<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Sylvia Askham – Staff Nurse<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Katie Small – Staff Nurse<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Emma Shalvey – Staff Nurse<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Christina Dorans – Staff Nurse<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Kirsten Wilson – Clinical Support Worker<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Sophie White – Clinical Support Worker<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Susan Ansell – Clinical Support Worker<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Alexandra Ness – Clinical Support Worker<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Stephanie Spalding – Clinical Support Worker<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Scientists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our team of experienced and highly skilled scientists will play a vital part in your treatment. They will be responsible for testing, handling and processing your eggs, sperm and embryos during your investigations and treatment, and for freezing and storage of your samples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They will also carry out complex manipulation of your eggs and sperm to achieve fertilisation in the laboratory through In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) or Intra-Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr Daniel Collins – Consultant Embryologist<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Anna Kopakaki – Senior Embryologist<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Louise Wills – Clinical Scientist<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Jessica Pittaway – Embryologist<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Charlotte Lamb – Clinical Embryologist<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Eve Morrow-Specialist Biomedical-Scientist<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Alison Tse-Specialist Biomedical-Scientist<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Joanna Murray – Specialist Biomedical-Scientist<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Evangeline Walker – Clinical Embrologist<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Jacqui Dorans – Specialist Biomedical-Scientist<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Laura Wales – Senior Biomedical Scientist<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Lindsay Moss – Specialist Biomedical Scientist<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Counsellors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Patient care includes the provision of a confidential and supportive fertility counselling service. Our counsellors, who are members of the British Infertility Counselling Association, are experienced and committed to your care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you wish to see one of our Counsellors before you embark on treatment or at any time during or after treatment, please ask a member of the team when you are here, or phone 0131 242 2450.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ruth Philips – Counsellor<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Jocelyn Proctor – Counsellor<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Administrations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our friendly team of reception, Medical Secretary and administration staff take pride in their professionalism and approachability. They play an important role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the Unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They ensure patients\u2019 records are updated and available for clinics, deal with telephone enquiries promptly, sensitively and efficiently and aim to provide an immediate response. They also ensure all correspondence letters are sent to relevant parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Joanna Ablett -Fertility Unit Manager<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Dave Wales – Quality Manager<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Irena Cameron -Reception Supervisor<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Evonne Telfer -Receptionist<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Kath Sutton – Administrative Assistant<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Tessa McGurk-Team lead<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Emma Miliken – Medical Secretary <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Kirsty Burton – Medical Secretary<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Jodie Quinn – Medical Secretary<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Hollie Guthrie – Medical Secretary<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Anna-Skliar – Medical Secretary<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Olga Barcikowska – Laboratory Secretary<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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