Recommendation for a London Fertility Clinic

ARGC and Lister are the best IMO. Ds1 and 2 have invoices from the Lister in their scrapbooks.

Neither are cheap (ARGC being the more expensive). ARGC has a more aggresive policy but will appear to stop at nothing to get you pg (provided you can pay for it, and are prepared to go through the treatment). As someone noted earlier, Lister has a more gentle approach, but is nevertheless very successful. Lister operates as a team, so you may well get all of their consultants involved in your treatment.

If I were doing it all again I would start with the Lister unless you know you have something very unusual to deal with (auto-immune issues for example).

Good luck!

PPH - that's true about my age! Must say that I'd noticed Prof Craft's media profile has been much lower lately. Maybe he's decided a more low key approach is better.

I always wonder if Robert Winston's clinic is a good one (don't know anything about their results). Or is he too busy being a media star to see patients?

I have interviewed Taranissi. He is absolutely convinced his clinic is the best in England. Worth seeing IMO. I think it helps to 'click' with your consultant.

I have heard good things about the Lister.

I went to ARGC - check out this link
guide.hfea.gov.uk/ClinicData.aspx?pageCheck=index&clinicCode=0157

I was under Dr Taranissi who has also been on TV and in newpaper articles quite a bit. At the time I was there (3 years ago) they had the best stats in London. I think they do quite ground breaking treatments, I could'nt recommend them enough, especially after having failed treatments elsewhere.

Thanks for that, Early, I didn't want to step on your toes.

You probably didn't see Prof Craft because you are not over 55

PPH - Yes, Sam Abdallah has a wonderful reputation, and gets fantastic results. I was referred to him initially, but sadly, it was not an option for me to go to the Lister. I was told by my private GP, that because of something to do with their charter (I think) they would not treat a single woman and consequently, I had to go elsewhere.

As Bella refers to "we", I assume this would not be an issue for her, and the Lister may well be top of the list for her.

The results from the Lister are the best in london. Clinic is run by Sam Abdallah - excellent and gets wonderful results. Their website is www.ivf.org.uk.

Prof. Ian Craft is a bit more of a mixed bag. He certainly has a very aggressive approach to treatment, and is very "media-friendly". You may think this is or is not a good thing. Perhaps do a search on both Craft and Abdallah and see what you think. Abdallah has a quieter approach.

hth

I have personal experience with the London Gynecology and Fertility Center on Harley Street. In fact, dd is here as a result of my treatments with them.

The center is headed by Prof Ian Craft (who is often quoted in newspaper articles when a fertility expert's opinion is needed). I was not his patient however, as I think he mainly sees people with only the most serious fertility problems.

I was treated by Dr. Ehab Kelada, and found him to be skilled, compassionate, knowledgeable and supportive (which shouldn't be underestimated when you are going through such an emotionally charged experience). Anyway, if you prefer a woman, there is a Dr. Venkat, who is good too. However, I should also say that I have not been to the clinic in about 3 years, so am unsure if the doctors who treated me are still there. Good luck, and let us know how you get on.

BELLA23,
WHY? ARE YOU NOT ABLE TO CONCEIVE OR HAVE YOU SUFFERED M/C.
I HAVE HAD 5 M/C AND AM NOW BEING ASSESSED IN A RECURRENT M/C CLINIC IN LONDON QUEEN CHARLOTTES HOSPITAL. WHERE ABOUTS ARE YOU?

Bella

There is a site dedicated to assisted reproduction called CARE where there will be someone who has had treatment or is going through treatment in the London area and will be able to recommend clincs from their experiences. I am not very good at links but I will try
CARE Fertility Bulletin Board

Hope you get some information from that. You can register and ask your question in the General Forum section or do a search and someone may have asked a similar question in the past. Covers all aspects of assisted reproduction from IUI to IVF/ICSI Let me know how you get on.

Wendy