Dr Alex Polyakov

MBBS FRANZCOG, MClinEpid, MReproMed, GradCertEBM

Dr Alex Polyakov

A flexible approach, from conception to delivery

Dr. Alex Polyakov is a Consultant in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Biology practicing in Melbourne.

While Dr Polyakov has broad experience in many aspects of obstetrics and gynaecology his sub specialties focus specifically on treatments in the following areas:

• Pregnancy – normal and high risk
• Infertility
• Endometriosis
• Endometrial Abnormalities
• Fibroids
• Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
• Vasectomy and Reversals
• Male infertility and abnormal sperm count
• Polycystic ovary syndrome

As well as gynaecological conditions that may require surgery and experience in advanced laparoscopic techniques.

Qualifications

Undergraduate

• Bachelor of Medicine
• Bachelor of Surgery, University of Adelaide( MBBS)

Postgraduate

• Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (FRANZCOG)
• Masters of Reproductive Medicine with Distinction University of NSW, 2010 (MReproMed)
• Masters of Clinical Epidemiology/Biostatistics with Distinction University of Newcastle 2010 (MClinEpid)
• Graduate Certificate in Evidence-Based medicine (GradCertEBM)

Appointments

Clinical Appointments

• Medical Director, Melbourne IVF, Royal Women’s Hospital, Parkville
• VMO in Obstetrics,Gynaecology Royal Women’s Hospital, Parkville
• VMO in Reproductive Biology Royal Women’s Hospital, Parkville

Private Hospitals Appointments

• Specialist Consultant, Melbourne IVF/Vitrus Health
• Melbourne IVF/Private Practice, East Melbourne
• Consultant at Freemasons’ hospital
• Consultant at Francis Perry House
• Consultant at St Vincent’s Private Hospital

Other Appointments

Registrations

• Full Specialist Registration – Medical Board of Vic.
• Medical Indemnity – MIPS-M900047261

Professional Memberships

• Australian Medical Association
• Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
• American Society of Reproductive Medicine
• European Society of Human Reproduction

Publications

• Prognostic significance of steroid receptor positivity and adjuvant progestogen use in endometrial stromal sarcoma.
  Cade TJ, Quinn MA, Rome RM, Polyakov A.
  Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 2014 Oct;54(5):453-6. doi: 10.1111/ajo.12245.
• Comparison of ultrasonic shears and traditional suture ligature for vaginal hysterectomy: randomized controlled trial.
  Fitz-Gerald AL, Tan J, Chan KW, Polyakov A, Edwards GN, Najjar H, Tsaltas J, Vollenhoven B.
  J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2013 Nov-Dec;20(6):853-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2013.05.019.
• Which women develop urgency or urgency urinary incontinence following midurethral slings?
  Lee JK, Dwyer PL, Rosamilia A, Lim YN, Polyakov A, Stav K.
  Int Urogynecol J. 2013 Jan;24(1):47-54. doi: 10.1007/s00192-012-1844-6. Epub 2012 Jun 22.
• The accuracy of spot urinary protein-to-creatinine ratio in confirming proteinuria in pre-eclampsia.
  Cade TJ, Gilbert SA, Polyakov A, Hotchin A.
  Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 2012 Apr;52(2):179-82. doi: 10.1111/j.1479-828X.2011.01409.x. Epub 2012 Feb 15.
• Does pre-operative traction on the cervix approximate intra-operative uterine prolapse? A randomised controlled trial.
  Chao FL, Rosamilia A, Dwyer PL, Polyakov A, Schierlitz L, Agnew G.
  Int Urogynecol J. 2012 Apr;23(4):417-22. doi: 10.1007/s00192-011-1656-0. Epub 2012 Jan 26.
• Persistence of urgency and urge urinary incontinence in women with mixed urinary symptoms after midurethral slings: a multivariate analysis.
  Lee JK, Dwyer PL, Rosamilia A, Lim YN, Polyakov A, Stav K.
  BJOG. 2011 Jun;118(7):798-805. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2011.02915.x. Epub 2011 Mar 10.
• Primary psoas muscle abscess in pregnancy.
  Swanson A, Lau KK, Korman TM, Wallace EM, Polyakov A.
  Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 2008 Dec;48(6):607-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1479-828X.2008.00921.x. Erratum in: Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 2009 Jun;49(3):253. Kornman, Tony [corrected to Korman, Tony M].
• Intra-abdominal haemorrhage at 17 weeks gestation caused by placenta percreta: a case report.
  Judson E, Polyakov A, Lawrence A.
  Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 2008 Apr;48(2):220-1. doi: 10.1111/j.1479-828X.2008.00850.
• Patterns of antenatal corticosteroid prescribing 1998-2004.
  Polyakov A, Cohen S, Baum M, Trickey D, Jolley D, Wallace EM.
  Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 2007 Feb;47(1):42-5.
• Clinicians and computers: friends or foes?
  Polyakov A, Palmer E, Devitt PG, Coventry BJ.
  Teach Learn Med. 2000 Spring;12(2):91-5.
• O&G Magazine, 10:64-66, 2008
  Polyakov A. Evaluations in PNG. F1000 – See www.facultyof1000.com