Consultants and Fertility Treatment Specialists

Our fertility treatment team prides itself on its expertise and friendliness and provides a high quality service, with sensitivity and understanding as you proceed through your treatment.


Dr Sue Ingamells - Medical Director

Dr Sue Ingamells PhD MRCOG is a fully accredited sub specialist in infertility with a specific interest in IVF. She has worked in infertility since 1995. Her PhD with The University of Southampton was on the subject of ovarian function. She was also a Wellcome Trust clinical research fellow in molecular biology and endometrial function. Sue is specially trained in fertility and women's health. 

Dr Chantal Simonis - Medical Director

Dr Chantal Simonis MBChB MRCOG has a special interest in reproductive medicine, particularly the care of patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Chantal spent three years as an IVF Research Fellow with the team when it was based at the Chalybeate Hospital in Southampton. In addition to her IVF skills, Chantal also holds the RCOG/RCR Advanced Diploma in Obstetric Ultrasound.

Dr Jacqui Tuckey - Consultant

Dr Jacqui Tuckey MBChB MRCOG MFFP, Consultant in Sexual and Reproductive Health has worked at Wessex Fertility since 2008 and is a specialist trained in fertility and women’s health. Jacqui has a special interest in Fertility, contraception and menopause. She ran the Ella Gordon Unit in St Mary’s Hospital Portsmouth before joining Wessex Fertility.

 

 

Meet the team

Laboratory Team

Tony Price - MSc - Embryology Manager
Amani Rakha - MSc - Deputy Embryology Manager
Je'ne Swerdlow - MSc - Embryologist
Connie Davies -BSc - Embryologist
Myra Armstrong - BSc - Trainee Andrologist
Joanne Gregory - Lab Technician


Nursing Team

Jan Stones SRN SCM - Senior Fertility Nurse Specialist
Sarah Powlesland RGN RM - Senior Fertility Nurse
Margaret Snelgar RGN Dip - Senior Fertility Nurse
Sarah Sweed RGN RM - Fertility Nurse
Jo Payne RGN - Fertility Nurse
Johanna Duquenoy RGN - Fertility Nurse
Sorrell Lee RGN - Fertility Nurse
Lynn Smith - Fertility Nursing Assistant
Angie Gheisari - Fertility Nursing Assistant

Patsy Morgan RGN, Dip Counselling and Psychotherapy, IVF Counsellor (BACP Member) Patsy has over 12 years experience as a counsellor, specialising in IVF for over five years. Patsy has worked previously as a Relate counsellor following her original career in nursing.


Business Administration and Support

Jane Markham-Bradley - Business Practice Manager
Rosie Gould - Business Practice Administrator
Jane Cuming - Finance Manager
Sharon Whiting - Accounts Assistant
Christine Gladwell - QMS Manager
Julia Bulpitt - Programme Co-ordinator
Hilary Lancaster - Embryology Co-ordinator
Jacky Smith - Senior Practice Administrator
Hazel Langford - Medical Administrator
Anne Crook - Medical Secretary
Lorraine Hay - Senior Receptionist
Stephanie Hunt - Receptionist
Eleanor Wyllie - Administration Assistant