A/Prof Jim Tsaltas

As well as being a specialist with Melbourne IVF, Jim is Head of the Gynaecological Endoscopy and Endometriosis Unit at Monash Health and Monash University department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. He is also a Past President of the Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy and Surgery Society (AGES), and immediate past board member of International Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (ISGE).

Jim’s surgical expertise is in advanced endometriosis surgery and advanced laparoscopic surgery. He is a founding member of the Endometriosis Care Centre of Australia.  Some of his main research interests are the impact of severe endometriosis on IVF outcomes, the impact of adenomyosis on IVF outcomes, the genetic and stem cell markers for endometriosis and surgical management of severe endometriosis.

Keen to share his knowledge and skills, Jim also teaches advanced laparoscopic surgery to Australian and overseas surgeons. Although he is clearly an authority in his field, he is recommended by patients as very approachable and pleasant to deal with. He believes in trying to create the best treatment option for each patient based on their own unique issues.