Fertility Plus is a unique, modern and bespoke private fertility service based in Harley Street, in London’s renowned medical district.
Led by Mr Anil Gudi, Mr Amit Shah and Dr Thakre, a team of highly specialised consultant fertility doctors with advanced medical knowledge and decades of international and UK based experience, they are dedicated to helping individuals and couples achieve their dream of parenthood through patient-centric care whereby each treatment plan will meet the unique needs of every patient.
Fertility Plus offer a comprehensive range of services, including fertility assessments, IVF/ICSI, egg and sperm donation, and genetic testing, all within a supportive and reassuring environment. With transparent pricing and a focus on clear communication, they strive to make your fertility journey as stress-free as possible while delivering the highest standards of care. They work in partnership with Care Fertility where they carry out their fertility treatments.
Fertility Plus is run by a team of experienced consultants supported by a broader team of medical experts.
Mr Anil Gudi was the lead at Homerton Fertility Centre from 2008 to 2020, where he led the team and was instrumental, along with Mr Shah, in developing the centre into one of London’s largest fertility centres, with an international reputation for teaching and training.
Now exclusively in private practice, Mr Gudi specialises in assisted conception techniques, fertility preservation, endometriosis and all aspects of fertility treatment, including the novel concept of chasing the Antral follicle for poor responders. He has completed extensive research on polycystic ovarian syndrome, both in the UK and in the Asian population in India.
In recent years, Mr Gudi has expertise in treatment of women with multiple failed cycles, genetic screening of embryos and pregnancies by means of egg freezing. He has also played a key role in introducing new stimulation protocols and in creating patient-specific treatment protocols.
Mr Amit Shah was Clinical Lead at the Homerton Fertility Centre, where he established one of the UK’s most successful IVF clinics, providing excellent patient care alongside an exemplary junior doctor training programme. Now, after 25 years’ commitment to the NHS, he works exclusively in private practice while remaining involved with research and development in his field of expertise. He became of Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in 2016.
Mr Shah’s specialist interests include egg donor IVF, surrogacy, sperm donation treatments, fertility treatments and fertility preserving surgeries, including the treatment of endometriosis, and assisted conception and egg freezing. He has expertise in egg freezing and in genetic screening of embryos, as well as using the latest technology to identify complex causes for the failure of fertility treatments, thus improving success rates.
Dr Nisha Thakre is a warm and experienced fertility consultant who brings together international expertise from both the UK and India to provide comprehensive fertility care. With experience in London's NHS hospitals and prestigious medical institutions in Mumbai, she offers patients a unique blend of knowledge and approaches to fertility treatment.
As a member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG) and certified by the British Fertility Society, Dr Thakre specialises in all aspects of fertility care, including IVF, fertility preservation, and the management of complex fertility conditions such as PCOS. Her research work in these areas has been published in leading medical journals, contributing to the advancement of fertility treatments.
Dr Thakre takes pride in providing personalised care to each patient, understanding that every fertility journey is unique. She believes in explaining treatment options clearly and supporting patients in making informed decisions about their care. Her gentle approach and commitment to patient well-being have helped many individuals and couples achieve their dreams of starting a family.
When not caring for patients, Dr Thakre maintains an active lifestyle and enjoys participating in various sporting activities. This reflects her belief in the importance of overall wellness in fertility health.
Dr Thakre offers consultations in English and Hindi, making quality fertility care accessible to a diverse patient community.
Fertility Plus has achieved exceptionally high pregnancy rates by using frozen embryo transfer, with or without PGS.
Contrary to old beliefs, the survival rate for frozen embryos after vitrification is over 90% and pregnancy success rates are also 20% higher depending on patient age and circumstances. There is no evidence that using frozen embryos is more unsafe than conventional fresh embryo transfer.
It is thought that this approach works well because the uterus is more likely to accept embryos when the oestrogen levels and progesterone levels are not high and there is no surgery and anaesthetics for the egg collection procedure. The fact that it is physically and mentally a much calmer situation for the patient may also play a role.
