CHANA Medical Advisory Panel is a voluntary team of renowned specialists in the fields of infertility, gynaecology and ultrasound scanning. The panel includes consultants, GP’s, a pharmacist, a paediatrician, complementary practitioners and medical liaison who offer specialised input. All panel members are sensitive to the needs of the Orthodox Jewish community.

The aims of the panel include providing medical information for members and support workers, being a source of referrals and helping CHANA establish links with a range of medical specialists.

Members of the panel are:

We are saddened to hear of the untimely passing of Mr Lindsay McMillan, a valued member of our Medical Advisory Panel.

His sensitivity to our members and their needs was constant and we will miss his valuable input to CHANA.

If you were a patient of Mr McMillan, please do not hesitate to call your Support Worker here on  020 8201 5774. Alternatively, you may wish to speak to your GP.

General Practitioner in practice for 13 years with a special interest in gynaecology. Practices under the NHS in West Hampstead and privately in Golders Green and has experience working with the Stamford Hill Jewish Community.

Qualified pharmacist for 30 years. In practice in Golders Green for the past 10 years. Involved in supplying medication for treatments to CHANA members at a reduced cost.

General Practitioner who practises in N.W. London with a large percentage of Orthodox patients. Involved with helping patients with a range of infertility treatments.

Currently a post-doctoral Research Fellow in the Royal Free Hospital in the genetics of leukaemia. Doctorate in molecular endocrinology with a particular interest in hypogonadism and infertility.

Consultant paediatrician at the Watford and Hemel Hampstead Hospital. Had his children through treatments. Is aware of issues resulting from treatments as they relate to premature and multiple births.

Dr Simon Fishel is Managing Director of the CARE Fertility Group. He is recognised for his pioneering work in IVF, especially in the fields of microinjection for male infertility and preservation of fertility in children with cancer. He has been active in the field for over 25 years, researching at Cambridge with Professor Robert Edwards before the birth of the first IVF baby. He has written numerous articles and books on the subject. He was awarded a personal Professorial Chair in Human Reproduction in recognition of his work and is also an Inspector for the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA).

Consultant physician at St. Mary’s Hospital. Clinical lead for the Jane Wadsworth Sexual Function Clinic. Involved in clinical research. Sits on editorial boards for a number of academic journals and on the board of directors/councils of a number of national and international sexual function organizations.

Consultant Urologist at the Whipps Cross University Hospital and at the BUPA Roding Hospital (private). Focuses particularly on issues concerning male infertility.

Mr. Eli Kernkraut has for many years familiarised himself with information about clinics, specialists and treatments procedures. In a voluntary capacity, Mr. Kernkraut helps prospective patients in the Jewish community, to find out particular information specific to their own interest as well as help them liaise with appropriate specialists in the field.

Dr. Jeremy Nathan is primarily a General Practitioner in North-West London working in both the NHS and Private Sectors. His particular interests include Medical Acupuncture and medical Education. He is a fully accredited member of he British Acupuncture Society, holding their Diploma in Medical Acupuncture and is the official Acupuncturist for CHAI Cancer Care. He is also an undergraduate tutor and examiner at Royal Free and University College Medical School. His website can be found at www.privateacupuncturegp.co.uk.

Professor Lesley Regan is Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Imperial College, St. Mary’s Campus. She specialises in recurrent pregnancy losses, focused ultrasound and/or laser ablation treatment to fibroids, and general gynaecology and obstetrics.

Technical Director of Clinical Diagnostic Services. Ultrasound practitioner with extensive expertise in women’s healthcare issues including obstetrics, gynaecology and reproductive medicine. Involved in technical developments which have benefited ultrasound scanning of women. Has been involved in setting up several fertility/IVF units within the UK over the past two decades.

Geeta Nargund is the Consultant and Head of Reproductive Medicine Unit at St George’s Hospital and a Hon Senior Lecturer at St George's Hospital Medical School, London. She is also the Medical Director of the Centre of Reproduction and Advanced Technology (Create Health Clinic), London.

She has published extensively on the use of Advanced Ultrasound Technology in Reproductive Medicine. She pioneered the use of follicular Doppler for assessment of egg quality in infertile women and “One-Stop' fertility diagnosis” using the advanced ultrasound technology. She has also published the first scientific paper of cumulative live birth rates with Natural Cycle IVF (IVF without ovarian stimulation). She is keen on using minimal ovarian stimulation and natural cycle fertility treatments (IVF) where appropriate.

She is also the Founder and Chief Executive of the UK National Charity HER TRUST - Women's Health Foundation (www.hertrust.org), a women's health charity. Through this charity she is committed to raising public awareness about reproductive health and thereby helping women help themselves to better health.

She is the Governor of a large secondary school in South London and a member of the Executive Committee of the Local Government in London. She is also a member of the Guild of Health Writers of Great Britain.