Dr Thanos Papathanasiou

MD FRCOG FHEA

Chief Executive Officer and Medical Director

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Dr. Thanos Papathanasiou is a prominent IVF and fertility specialist, serving as the CEO and Medical Director at Bourn Hall Clinic, the world’s first IVF clinic.
He earned his medical doctorate from the University of London, where he researched reproductive disorders. His clinical expertise includes managing poor responses to IVF stimulation drugs, requiring highly individualised treatment approaches. He has published influential, highly cited papers on poor ovarian response.
Before joining Bourn Hall, Dr. Papathanasiou established a successful career in Greece, recognised as an expert in fertility and endocrinology. He has published a book on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and has extensive experience in the fertility and endocrine clinics of major London hospitals.
His work consistently emphasises the integration of patient-centred care with advanced medical treatments.
At Bourn Hall, Dr. Papathanasiou has led initiatives to enhance patient support and streamline fertility treatments. He has also collaborated with Fertility Network UK (FNUK) on the “Fertility in the Workplace” (FiTW) initiative. This programme helps employers implement policies that support employees undergoing fertility treatments, addressing the impact of infertility on their professional lives. Dr. Papathanasiou advocates for flexible appointment schedules and supportive workplace policies to minimise the treatment’s impact on patients’ careers.
Dr. Papathanasiou’s dedication to excellence and compassionate care has earned him a reputation as a leading figure in reproductive medicine, and his work with FNUK exemplifies his commitment to holistic patient support.

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Genuine experiences from real patients. See why so many trust us with their fertility care.

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“We went to an open evening at Bourn Hall Wickford and came away feeling really positive about the place. The staff were really friendly and the presentation was clear about the statistics regarding success rates and live birth rates; their data was very transparent. We came away feeling like we would really be looked after.”

Katy and Leigh are parents to Charlie after IVF

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“We chose to make an appointment at Bourn Hall Wickford because of the favourable reviews. When we got there and met the staff they were just so lovely, making us feel welcome and explaining to us what tests would need to be done and what our options were; we just thought ‘yes, let’s get the ball rolling!”

Jess and Fran are mums to Nathan after IVF with donor sperm

Patient 2023