Mr Francis Gardner : Obstetrics and gynaecology

Fee assured
Verified account
Not in Open Referral network

Overview

Specialises in

Gynaecological oncology
Gynaecology

Reproductive medicine

Sexual and reproductive healthcare

Offers

Face-to-face consultations
Video and telephone consultations

About me

Mr Gardner brings over twenty-five years of experience to his practice and is a former Clinical Director. He has expertise in both benign gynaecology and gynaecological oncology. He is subspeciliast trained in gynaecological oncology as well as having advanced skills in both minimal access laparoscopic surgery and hysteroscopic surgery and colposcopy. He has also expertise in complex benign and gynaecological cancer surgeries and surgery in patients with medical co-morbidities.

Mr Gardner specialises in providing patient focused care for their gynaecological condition.

He is a recognised international speaker in gynaecology being invited to speak in Europe, Scandinavia, the Middle East , America, South Africa and Australia. He is also an internationally recognised expert in awake patient procedures such as hysteroscopic myomectomy and polypectomy and enodometrial ablation. He has won prizes for his work at National and International Meetings including British Gynaecological Cancer Society Scientific Meeting, The North American Menopause Society Meeting, and The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists World Congress Meeting.

He has research interests including screening patients for cancer and improving patient's outcome from operative procedures with first author publications in journals such as The Lancet, The British Journal of Cancer, Gynaecological Oncology and Climateric.

Areas of interest

Gynaecological oncology; Complex gynaecological cancer surgery; Colposcopy (examination of cervix and vagina); Menstrual dysfunction; Hysteroscopy; Hysteroscopic resection of polyps and fibroids; Endometrial ablation;Screening for gynaecological cancer; Menopause and treatment of vulvovaginal atrophy; Minimal access laparoscopic surgery including endometriosis;

Medical secretaries

Helen Armitage
Spire Portsmouth Hospital Bartons Road Havant PO9 5NP
07842 308902
helen.armitage@spirehealthcare.com

Anaesthetists worked with

Dr Julian Nixon Not Fee Assured
Dr Katie Cooke Fee Assured
Dr Fidel Bayshev Fee Assured
Dr Harry Phillips Fee Assured

Dr David Viira Fee Assured
Dr Barrie Dekker Fee Assured
Dr Daniel Growcott Fee Assured

About me

Current NHS consultant posts held

Consultant Gynaecologist and Cancer Surgeon Oxford University Hospital and John Radcliffe Hospital Oxford

Research interests

Gynaecological cancers

Personal interests

I am noted for my focus on screening for all forms of gynaecological cancer, the identification of abnormalities or malignancies in any area of the female reproductive system and my unique approach to surgery. I have played an integral role in improving the quality of life of my patients, whether my services have been called upon to identify a chronic health condition or treat a life-threatening form of cancer.

Awards received

I have been awarded prizes for my work at national and international meetings, including The North American Menopause Society Meeting, British Gynaecological Cancer Society Scientific Meeting and The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists World Congress Meeting. In addition,

Publications

Tamoxifen Stimulation of the Endometruim. Enhanced Recovery following Major Gynaecological Surgery.

I have had work published in various journals such as The British Journal of Cancer, The Lancet, Gynaecological Oncology and Climacteric.

Courses offered to GPs

I offer patient event evenings at Spire Portsmouth throughout the year

I also do zoom events for GP practices throughout the area

My qualifications & training

Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)

Procedures completed

Q0790
Laparoscopic total hysterectomy, +/- oophorectomy, +/- ureterolysis - (5-50)

Spire Southampton Hospital (5-50) Spire Portsmouth Hospital (1-5)
Q1701
Laparoscopic excision of endometriosis, +/-ureterolysis - (5-50)

Spire Southampton Hospital (1-5) Spire Portsmouth Hospital (1-5)
P2310
Anterior +/- posterior colporrhaphy (including primary repair of enterocele) (including cystoscopy) - (1-5)

Spire Southampton Hospital (1-5)
Q3800
Laparoscopy and therapeutic procedures (including laser, diathermy and destruction e.g. endometriosis, adhesiolysis, tubal and ovarian surgery, +/-ureterolysis) - (1-5)

Spire Portsmouth Hospital (1-5) Spire Southampton Hospital (1-5)
P2730
Colposcopy (+/- biopsy, polypectomy or vulvoscopy) - (1-5)

Spire Southampton Hospital (1-5)
Q1802
Hysteroscopy with resection of fibroids (excluding morcellation) +/- insertion of Mirena coil - (1-5)

Spire Southampton Hospital (1-5) Spire Portsmouth Hospital (1-5)
P0320
Marsupialisation of bartholin cyst - (1-5)
Q0740
Total abdominal hysterectomy, +/- oophorectomy, +/- ureterolysis - (1-5)
P0600
Excision of lesion of vulva - (1-5)

Spire Southampton Hospital (1-5)
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