Dr. Luciano G. Nardo

Dr. Luciano G. Nardo

Education and Training

• Bachelor of Medicine (Doctor of Medicine)
  University of Catania, Italy – 2000
• Board Examination Entry in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  University of Catania, Italy – 2001
• CCST in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  United Kingdom – 2005
• RCOG Subspecialty Accreditation in Reproductive Medicine
  Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK – 2006
• Subspecialty Training in Reproductive Medicine
  North-West Deanery, Manchester, UK – 2004 to 2006
• Specialist Registrar Training Programme KSS and South London Deanery, London, UK – 2002 to 2004
• Specialist Registrar O&G Modular Training Programme University of Catania, Italy – 2000 to 2005

Background

A highly experienced and board-certified consultant with 20 years of experience in Gynaecology, Reproductive Medicine & Surgery, and Infertility. Held several leadership roles, achieving true impact in many spheres of medicine, innovation, research, education, public and private healthcare. Proven track record in initiating and delivering strategic and innovative services in the field of reproductive medicine and assisted conception, as well as improving clinical outcomes and reaching institutional growth. Known for combining solid clinical knowledge and insight with academic focus and corporate approach in ambitious and excellence-driven specialist clinical settings. Respected for strong motivation, commitment, teamwork, communication and integrity.

Consolidated practice in reproductive medicine and surgery, gynaecology, infertility, assisted conception, fertility preservation, andrology, reproductive endocrinology, reproductive immunology, clinical genetics, recurrent miscarriage, and early pregnancy management. Renowned for special interests and academic focus in the management of women with decreased ovarian reserve, repeated embryo implantation failure, fertility preservation, unexplained infertility, reproductive surgery for tubal disease, endometriosis, fibroids, adhesions, congenital uterine abnormalities, and Caesarean section scar defect.

Currently a Consultant in Reproductive Medicine & Infertility at Orchid Fertility, and Consultant in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Medcare Women & Children Hospital, Professor Luciano holds licenses to practice in the UAE, UK, Italy, and Switzerland. Prior to joining Orchid, he served as Consultant in Reproductive Medicine & Infertility at Bourn Hall Fertility Clinic, in Dubai.

Worked as Consultant in Gynaecology, Reproductive Medicine & Surgery at St Mary’s Hospital, the first public fertility and IVF clinic in the UK, and part of the Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK. Founded and led as medical director the multidisciplinary team of the Reproductive Health Group, UK. Became the Person Responsible to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA), UK and the Registered Manager to the Care Quality Commission (CQC), UK. Worked as a Consultant in Gynaecology, Reproductive Medicine & Infertility at the Phoenix Hospital Group, London, UK. Founded and led the establishment of NOW-fertility SA, Lugano, Switzerland.

Former visiting Professor, Faculty of Science, School of Healthcare Science, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK and visiting Professor at the Master’s Programme in Biology and Biotechnology of Reproduction, University of Catania, Italy. Served as a member of the executive committee of the British Fertility Society, the International Federation of Fertility Societies, and as Chair of the Mediterranean Society for Reproductive Medicine and the British Fertility Society Sub-committee. Continues to contribute passionately to the professional community through being an active member of international professional societies, and a member of the Exam Questions Review Panel for Reproductive Medicine & Infertility at the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), UAE.

Academically cited and renowned with more than 120 peer-reviewed publications, over 700 lectures delivered internationally, and 23 book chapters authored. Former member of the editorial board of Reproductive BioMedicine Online, and regular peer-reviewer for the major journals in the specialty.

Overall, through the career achieved significant impact in the provision of safe and quality specialty care, instigated changes, championed colleagues, led the development of new services, established training programmes, contributed to the writing of good practice guidelines and delivered consistently high results.

Language

• English, Italian, French and Spanish