Dr Brown graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from University of Sydney in 2014. He also completed a Master of Public Health in the same year. He is currently completing a PhD in Health Economics. After living and working in Western Sydney for over 10+ years, I understand that everyone needs something a bit different and I’m keen to help you the way you want. I utilise the latest evidenced-based science and surgical techniques to help you overcome your fertility or gynaecological challenge. Experience He has worked in the Western Sydney Local Health District for over 10 years and now holds a leadership position as one of the Clinical Leads for the South-West Sydney Specialist Menopause Service, where he works in a multidisciplinary team caring for women experiencing menopause and supporting GPs to provide care in the community. Qualifications • Fellow of Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG) • Master of Public Health (MPH), University of Sydney • Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), University of Sydney • Currently completing a PhD in Health Economics Consulting • Genea Bella Vista • Parkway San Clinic, Wahroonga • My Health Clinics, Blacktown, Oran Park, Parramatta Operating • Norwest Private Hospital • Westmead Private Hospital • Lakeview Private Hospital Teaching James has taught medical students for over a decade. He is currently a Clinical Lecturer at University of Sydney and Western Sydney University. In addition to clinical responsibilities, this role allows him to develop patient-centred policies to make the birth experience better for women and their families. Additional Information Having worked in the area for the past decade, Dr Brown is enthusiastic about helping people in Sydney’s north-west build their families. He knows it is an area where families work hard to provide the best for their future, and he feels privileged to be able to play a part in helping them achieve those dreams. Dr Brown has not always worked in medicine; he began his career as a radio journalist and marketing professional. He then undertook a role as General Manager at a laser eye surgery practice, which piqued his interest in the clinical side of medicine and prompted him to undertake a medical degree. When he is not working, Dr Brown enjoys putting his golfing skills to the test, as well as spending time with his wife, who works locally as a paediatrician, and family.

I study neurovascular coupling, which is the link between blood flow and neural activity in the brain. When your brain cells become active they require a constant supply of blood to meet the increasing energy demands. My research uses pre-clinical models of human disease to characterise neurovascular function in dementia, and how cardiovascular disease affects the speed, severity, and progression of Alzheimer’s disease. In the hope that we may be able to decelerate the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

Dr Frances Chen is a General Practitioner working at a women’s community health centre in NSW. She is passionate about providing access to high-quality, trauma-informed healthcare for women, including those who are marginalised and experiencing disadvantage.

Dr Sam Whittle (MBBS(Hons) MClinEpid FRACP) is a senior consultant rheumatologist at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Adelaide, South Australia, a senior lecturer at the University of Adelaide and an adjunct senior research fellow at Monash University. He sits on the Executive Committee of the Australia & New Zealand Musculoskeletal Clinical Trials Network (ANZMUSC) and is an ANZMUSC Practitioner Fellow, researching ‘living’ evidence in musculoskeletal disease. He has led the development of the Australian Living Guideline for the Pharmacological Management of Inflammatory Arthritis (www.mskguidelines.org) and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (www.jiaguideline.org).

A/Prof Yet Hong Khor is an emerging research leader, who is in the top 0.1% of interstitial lung disease (ILD) and 0.45% of oxygen therapy researchers globally (Expertscape). In addition to dual clinical training in respiratory and sleep medicine, she completed a NHMRC-funded PhD in ILD and oxygen therapy at the University of Melbourne in 2019, and a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of British Columbia funded by an Australian Endeavour Leadership Award. Currently, she is an NHMRC Emerging Leadership fellow who leads investigator-initiated ILD research programs, as well as the Lead for Austin Health Oxygen Service and a specialist at the Austin and Alfred Health ILD Services.

Dr Yet Hong Khor is a graduate of the University of Tasmania, who attained her Fellowship to the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in 2014. After completing her NHRMC-funded PhD at the University of Melbourne in 2019, she undertook a fellowship at the Centre for Heart Lung Innovation (University of British Columbia, Canada), supported by an Australian Endeavour Scholarship. Currently, she is a post-doctoral fellow at the Institute for Breathing and Sleep, the lead for Austin Health Oxygen Service, and a physician at the Austin and Alfred Health Interstitial Lung Disease Services. Her main research interests include risk prediction and disease burden management in interstitial lung disease. She is the co-Chair of the Clinical Care and Resources Subcommittee and the Deputy Convener of the Orphan Lung Diseases, Lung Transplant, Interstitial lung Disease and Pulmonary Vascular Disease (OLIV) Special Interest Group for the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand.

Jon is an Associate Professor of Public Health at the Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney and holds visiting positions at the School of Medicine, University of Washington and Boston University. In addition to his academic roles Jon has clinical backgrounds in naturopathy and nursing, and postgraduate qualifications in medical law. Jon is a core committee member of the Public Health Association of Australia’s Research Advisory Group as well as it’s Evidence, Research and Policy in Complementary Medicine Special Interest Group. Jon has also worked on complementary medicine and primary healthcare policy in Australia, the United Kingdom, Germany, the United States and India. His research interests include health policy, professionalisation and public health and health services research related to complementary medicine.

Dr. McAviney is the CEO of ScoliCare and one of the world’s leading authorities on non-surgical scoliosis treatment. With a Masters degree in Pain Medicine as well as a Masters degree in Chiropractic, Dr. McAviney brings a wealth of experience in scoliosis treatment, education, and research. Dr. McAviney oversees all cases and gives guidance to the clinical team. He drives research development initiatives to ensure patients get access to the latest and most evidence based procedures. He is also a Board Member of SOSORT (The International Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment). Scoliosis Accreditations: World Masters Course in Scoliosis Management Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS) Therapist – Level 3, Advanced, Basic SCHROTH trained SpineCor Scoliosis Bracing Clinician & Instructor SpineCor Scoliosis Physiotherapy Instructor Chiropractic Biophysics Instructor Neuromechanical Instrument Adjusting Instructor Advanced Fellow of Chiropractic Biophysics ScoliBalance Course Creator, Developer and Trainer

Dr Mike Selby is a highly regarded Spinal and Orthopaedic Surgeon, specialising in both adult and paediatric spinal conditions. With extensive experience in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted spinal surgeries, Dr Selby has pioneered advanced techniques that provide patients with safer, more effective treatments and faster recovery times. He introduced South Australia to groundbreaking spinal procedures and remains at the forefront of innovation in spinal care. Dr Selby’s commitment to patient-centred care ensures that each individual receives a tailored approach, designed to improve outcomes and quality of life. Trusted by his peers and patients alike, he is dedicated to delivering the highest standards in spinal surgery.

Professor Bruce Mann is a Professor of Surgery at the University of Melbourne and a specialist breast surgeon. He was appointed the Director of the Combined RMH and Women’s Breast Service in 2007, and the Director of the VCCC Breast Tumour Stream in 2016. His clinical interest relates to all those with suspected or proven early breast cancer, where he was involved in the introduction of sentinel node biopsy to Australia, the appropriate use of contrast imaging in early breast cancer and safe de-intensification of treatment for early beast cancer. His research interests focus on optimising the early diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. He is co-chair of the expert advisory group for the ROSA (Roadmap to Optimising Screening in Australia) project of the Cancer Council of Australia. He is the instigator and Principal Investigator of the PROSPECT trial, investigating the role on MRI in the selective omission of radiotherapy in early breast cancer, and the national PI of the UK-led POSNOC trial of omission of additional axillary treatment in those with limited disease in the sentinel nodes. He led an Australian validation study of the DCISionRT assay in DCIS and is PI of an Australian registry of this assay.

Adjunct Associate Professor, The Daffodil Centre, a joint venture between the University of Sydney and Cancer Council NSW, and Associate Professor, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, University of Sydney

Dr Henry Cutler is the inaugural director of the Centre for the Health Economy at Macquarie University, where he investigates the Health Economy at the macro level, with particular focus on the interdependencies of these systems with each other, and the broader economy. Henry has led or co-authored over 80 health economics consultancy publications on a broad range of topics for federal and state government departments, government agencies, and Australian and international non-government organisations. His research focuses on economic evaluation, policy analysis, and forecasting in health and human services using a variety of economic tools and modelling techniques. He undertaken major studies on health and aged care reform, private health insurance, hospital efficiency, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, blood products, integrated care, hearing services, health care workforce, and mental health care. He has a PhD (Economics) from UNSW, where his research focused on increasing efficiency within the health care system by allocating government spending to areas most valued by society. Prior to Macquarie University, Henry was the national lead of KPMG’s health economics group, and led the Sydney health and social policy team at Access Economics. He has also been a senior economist at the Centre for International Economics, and spent eight years working in financial markets in Sydney and London.

A/Prof Teh is a fertility specialist and gynecologist at City Fertility and Epworth Healthcare (Freemason and Eastern). She is also co-medical director of Public Fertility Services at the Royal Women’s Hospital. She holds the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Monash University, Masters of Reproductive Medicine from University of New South Wales and Doctor of philosophy (PhD) from University of Melbourne.

A/Prof Teh has more than 15 years’ experience in the field of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. She completed her general specialist training in obstetrics and gynaecology at Monash Medical Centre, before joining Reproductive Services Unit at The Royal Women’s Hospital and subsequently City Fertility.

A/Prof Teh has a passion in research and teaching. She has been appointed honorary Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne, and is actively involved in supervision of both clinical and research students and specialist trainees.

Her main research interest is on endometrium, implantation failure and to improve obstetric outcomes following IVF treatments. She has received multiple scholarships, research grants and awards during her career.