Speciality

Subspeciality

  • Gynaecology

Areas of interest

Advanced laparoscopic surgery, Fibroids, Endometriosis, Fertility management

About

A/Prof Jim Tsaltas is head of gynaecological minimally invasive and endometriosis surgery at Monash Health and Monash University. He is also a clinical director at Melbourne IVF. His main research interests are in endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids and the impact of these disorders on infertility and IVF. He is the training director of the Monash/AGES (Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy and Surgery Society) Laparoscopic Training Program having also been a President of AGES.A/Prof Jim Tsaltas strives to help his patients manage their complex surgical and/or infertility issues. He takes a holistic approach focusing on patient specific outcomes ensuring patients understand their condition and treatment to get the best possible outcomes. His caring attitude and expertise has resulted in many word of mouth referrals from both his patients and his colleagues.

Epworth hospital locations

Hospital

Epworth Freemasons Victoria Parade

Hospital

Epworth Freemasons Albert Street

Consulting locations

Consulting Location

Suite 8
262 Main Street
Mornington VIC 3931

Consulting Location

Suite 119
320 Victoria Parade
East Melbourne VIC 3002

Consulting Location

40 Lemana Crescent
Mount Waverley VIC 3149

Education and training

  • Director AGES/Monash health advanced laparoscopic fellowship program
  • Teaching of medical students
  • Regular lectures in Australia and internationally

Research

  • Impact of endometriosis on IVF outcomes
  • Colorectal and deep infiltrating endometriosis
  • Endometriomas and antimullerian hormone (AMH)
  • Total laparoscopic hysterectomy outcomes
  • Stem Cells and Genetics in Endometriosis

Qualifications

  • MBBS
  • FRCOG
  • FRANZCOG

Professional Associations

  • Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy & Surgery Society (Past President)
  • American Association of Gynaecologic Laparoscopists
  • International Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (previous board member)
  • AMA
  • Fertility Society of Australia