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Melbourne IVF East Melbourne

medical_servicesInsemination (IUI),Egg Donation,Spermbank,Genetics,Social Freezing,ICSI,Surrogacy,IVF,IVF with Donor Eggs,Egg Freezing,IUI
calendar_monthBook Consultationcall+61 3 9473 4444
3.3
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110 reviews
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About Melbourne IVF East Melbourne

Melbourne IVF is a leading fertility and IVF clinic located at 36 Wellington, Collingwood in Melbourne, Victoria, specializing in comprehensive reproductive care for individuals and couples of all backgrounds. With over 40 years of experience, the clinic offers a full suite of services including personalized fertility assessments, IVF and ICSI cycles, donor egg and sperm programmes, male factor diagnostics such as semen analysis, and tailored treatment options for same‑sex couples, all supported by cutting‑edge artificial‑intelligence technology that aims to boost success rates, with 2020 data showing some of the highest outcomes in Australia. As part of Virtus Health, Melbourne IVF’s multidisciplinary team of doctors, embryologists, nurses, counsellors and support staff work together in a state‑of‑the‑art fertility hub to provide compassionate, evidence‑based care, while inclusive Medicare rebates ensure access regardless of relationship status or gender identity. Patients benefit from extensive support services including flexible payment plans, 24‑hour emergency guidance, psychological assistance, a dedicated feedback loop, educational blogs, the “Fertile Minds” YouTube channel, and a vibrant community approach that has helped create over 60 000 new families across more than 50 locations nationwide.

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    1. Compassionate Clinical Team
    Dr. Melissa Cameron, Dr. Samuel Soo, Prof. Jim Tsaltas, and Dr. Kokum Jayasinghe consistently provide empathetic consultations, detailed explanations of procedures, and personalized care. Patients cite feeling heard and supported, especially during difficult moments such as miscarriages or complex diagnoses.
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    2. High Success Stories
    Multiple patients achieved pregnancy, including a 34‑week pregnancy under Dr. Cameron and a natural conception after treatment with Dr. Samuel Soo. Successful egg retrievals and donor cycles have been reported, demonstrating the clinic’s capability to deliver positive reproductive outcomes.
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    3. Responsive Nursing Support
    Nurses across various suites are described as friendly, knowledgeable, and quick to answer questions via phone or email. Their ongoing guidance during medication schedules and post‑procedure care is highlighted as a key source of reassurance.
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    4. Convenient Walk‑In Access
    The clinic allows walk‑in appointments for certain services, which is especially helpful for out‑of‑town patients. Parking, while paid, is available and the location is easy to reach for those traveling to Melbourne.

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    1. Administrative Disarray
    Patients encounter missing paperwork, contradictory information, and delayed email responses. Administrative staff are reported as condescending, pushy, and often unable to provide clear guidance on next steps or test interpretations.
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    2. Poor Phone & Communication
    The main phone line frequently goes unanswered, leading to long hold times and missed callbacks. Calls are often redirected to voicemail or incorrect extensions, leaving patients without timely answers.
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    3. Medication & Lab Errors
    Instances of unnecessary medication prescriptions, incorrect dosages, and lab equipment concerns have been reported. One patient experienced a negative IVF result linked to a nurse’s mistake, and another described a failed egg collection deemed “too late” by the clinic.
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    4. Opaque Billing Practices
    Fee schedules are described as unclear, with hidden charges for counseling, donor services, and “zoom” consultations. Patients struggle to obtain proper Medicare invoices, leading to financial uncertainty and delayed reimbursements.

Fertility Treatment Prices at Melbourne IVF East Melbourne

Prices shown are starting prices. Final cost depends on individual treatment plan.

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IVF (Own Eggs)
from A$12,889

IVF Cycle - upfront cost before rebates. Out-of-pocket: $7,148 (initial cycle with Medicare Safety Net), $6,427 (subsequent cycles)

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IVF (Donor Eggs)
from A$4,170

Clinic Recruited Egg Donor Management Fee

IUI (Insemination)
from A$2,932
Egg Freezing
from A$4,783
Donor Embryo
from A$2,700
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Prices are indicative only. The clinic will confirm the exact cost during consultation.

Source: mivf.com.au, mivf.com.au

3.3
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110 reviews
Based on real patient reviews

Melbourne IVF East Melbourne — Patient Reviews

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Melbourne IVF are absolutely useless. We decided to make the hard decision to donate our remaining embryo's and it has been an absolute joke. The amount of paper work that has gone missing and the con…

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A*** F.
1 years ago
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Mixed experience at the IVF clinic due to friendly staff but disorganization and costly pricing.

An irresponsible nurse led to a negative result of the IVF. They denied the negligence and now disputing with the Health Complaints Commissioner, and may follow up with a potential legal suit. NOT rec…

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C*** N.
1 years ago
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Dr. Melissa Cameron and her team of nurses have been nothing but given me exceptional service throughout my pregnancy journey. Even when at one stage I had fallen pregnant naturally which had result…

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A*** S.
1 years ago
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Had a good IVF experience with ABC Fertility Clinic. Friendly staff and good communication were key positives, though waiting time was long. Treatment was very effective overall.

Admin very difficult to get in contact with and I could not get a straight answer about what happens next in my journey to look into my fertility. Seemed they were only interested in booking in a test…

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1 years ago
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Very very very very bad experience with Melbourne ivf .Its just shop for making money. We had very bad experience with the lab. They don’t have proper equipment or guidance to assess the infertility r…

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C*** Y.
1 years ago
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"Disappointing IVF Experience Due to Irresponsible Nurse - Not Recommended"

An irresponsible nurse led to a negative result of the IVF. They denied the negligence and now disputing with the Health Complaints Commissioner, and may follow up with a potential legal suit. NOT rec…

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L*** D.
1 years ago
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"Grateful for the Exceptional IVF Care from Dr. Cameron and Her Team"

I found most of these negative comments here relatable until we moved over to the team at suite 3. Through trial and error with a different doctor at this clinic, we went under the care of Dr Cameron …

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S*** A.
1 years ago
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"Convenient Services for Travelers, Despite Some Parking Hassles"

The fact that you can just walk in for services is pretty amazing, especially when you are traveling. I would have taken 1 star down for the problematic parking setup and it's paid too, hard to find a…

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S*** M.
1 years ago
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"Reflecting on My Disappointing Experience with MIVF: A Cautionary Tale"

For anyone considering booking with MIVF please read all the 1 star reviews before making your decision! I relate to all the negative reviews about this company and will definitely be continuing my fe…

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L*** W.
2 years ago
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Grateful for Dr. Ross and Dr. Cameron's Support During My IVF Journey

Excellent experiences with Dr Vanessa Ross and Dr Melissa Cameron, and the whole team in Suite 3 at East Melbourne. I'm now 24 weeks pregnant and so grateful for the help and support throughout our IV…

Melbourne IVF East Melbourne — FAQ

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Yes, Central Fertility Clinic - Melbourne IVF provides a fully supported egg donation programme as part of its assisted reproduction services. The clinic can match patients with donor eggs sourced from known donors or from the clinic‑recruited donor database, which undergoes rigorous screening for health, genetic conditions and infectious diseases. Egg donation cycles are integrated with the clinic’s IVF laboratory, allowing fresh or frozen donor eggs to be fertilised with the recipient’s or donor sperm, followed by embryo culture to the blastocyst stage and subsequent embryo transfer. The service also includes counselling, legal guidance and coordination of any required surrogacy arrangements, ensuring a comprehensive and compassionate pathway for patients needing donor eggs.

Contact & Location

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+61 3 9473 4444
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Address
344 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia
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Website
mivf.com.au