Dr Phill McChesney BHB MBChB PGDipObsMedGyn MRMed FRANZCOG CREI
Dr Phill McChesney is a highly skilled New Zealand born and trained obstetrician and gynaecologist who is renowned for his caring approach and bedside manner.
Phill treats a comprehensive range of gynaecological conditions. These include: pelvic pain, irregular, heavy or painful periods, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, polyps, fibroids, pelvic floor prolapse and infertility. His surgical practice focuses on advanced laparoscopic surgery, including treatment of endometriosis, fibroids, hysterectomy and fertility related surgery.
In addition to specialising as an obstetrician and gynaecologist, Phill has undertaken 3 years of advanced training in fertility, reproductive endocrinology and minimally invasive surgery. He is one of the few fertility specialists in New Zealand to complete the Certificate in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (CREI) subspecialist qualification.
Phill has extensive clinical experience and prides himself on thorough investigation and individualised yet evidence based management. He is approachable, down-to-earth and enjoys an excellent rapport with his patients.
Phill’s private practice is based at Fertility Associates rooms in Remuera and Albany, and at Karaka Family Health in Karaka, where he sees both gynaecology and fertility patients.
Subspecialty
Certified Subspecialist in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (CREI) 2012 – Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).
Interests
- Endometriosis (and other pelvic pain)
- Laparoscopic hysterectomy and other minimally invasive surgery
- Menstrual disorders (heavy and/or irregular bleeding etc)
- Fibroids
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
- General gynaecology
- Female infertility
- Recurrent miscarriage
- Tubal ligation and reversal of tubal ligation
- Male infertility
- Vasectomy reversal and surgical sperm retrieval
Training and previous positions
Phill graduated from Auckland Medical School in 2003. He then completed the Diploma of Obstetrics and Medical Gynaecology through the University of Auckland. His specialist training was undertaken mainly in Hamilton, with time also spent in Auckland City, Middlemore and Tauranga hospitals. Phill’s subspecialty training was undertaken at Fertility Associates in Auckland and with Professor Robert Norman in Adelaide, along with advanced laparoscopic surgery training in Hamilton and Adelaide. Simultaneously, he completed his Master of Reproductive Medicine through the University of New South Wales. From 2007 to 2010 Phill was the RANZCOG New Zealand trainee representative and Chaired the RANZCOG trainees committee from 2009 to 2011. In 2010 he was awarded the Fertility Society of Australia prize for best clinical research paper.
Since Phill’s return from Adelaide in January 2012 he runs a busy fertility, gynaecology and obstetric practice from Fertility Associates. He has also worked part time at Auckland City Hospital. Phill is currently deputy chair of the RANZCOG CREI subspecialty committee and a member of the Endometriosis New Zealand Special Interest Group.
