Meet the team
Our 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
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
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.
Consultants
Dr Jacqui Tuckey MBChB MRCOG MFFP is a consultant in sexual and reproductive health, with over twenty years’ experience. A qualified vasectomy surgeon, Jacqui has focused on contraception and women’s health and has worked on menopause for more than 10 years. Originally qualified from Bristol Medical School, Jacqui ran the menopause clinic at the Ella Gordon Unit in St Mary’s Hospital, Portsmouth, before joining Wessex Fertility in April 2008.
Embryologists
Tony Price BSc, State Registered Clinical Scientist, ICSI Practitioner, Embryology Manager
Amani Rakha MSc, State Registered Clinical Scientist, ICSI Practitioner, Deputy Embryology Manager
Connie Davies BSc, Senior Embryology Trainee
Je’ne Manning, Embryology Trainee
Nurses
Jan Stones SRN SCM, Clinical Nurse Manager. Nursing since 1973, practicing midwife and team leader 1978-1999, Jan continues to maintain clinical practice as head of nursing.
Sarah Powlesland RGN RM
Margaret Snelgar RGN Dip
Sarah Sweed RGN RM
Caroline Evans RGN
Lynn Smith HCA
Counsellor
Patsy Morgan RGN, Dip Counselling and Psychotherapy, IVF Counsellor (BACP Member) Patsy has over 12 years as a counsellor, specialising in IVF for over five years. Patsy has worked previously as a Relate counsellor following her original career in nursing.
Practice administration and support
Claire Stollery, Practice Manager. Claire has many years of experience in practice and business administration, supporting services and HR.
Jacky Smith, Practice Administrator
Anne Crook, Secretary
Trish Marsh, Administration and Reception
Lorraine Hay, Administration and Reception
Hazel Langford, Administration and Reception
Hilary Lancaster, Laboratory Administration
Jane Cuming, Finance
Lyn Butler, Housekeeping
