Mr Oliver Chappatte : Obstetrics and gynaecology

Bupa Platinum consultant
Fee assured
Verified account
Open Referral network

Overview

Specialises in

Gynaecology

Offers

Face-to-face consultations
Video and telephone consultations

About me

Born in Switzerland and brought up in England. Educated at Eaton House, Port Regis, Bryanston and St Thomas' Hospital Medical School. Qualified in 1979. Dual Post Graduate degrees in general Surgery ( FRCS London) and Obstetrics and Gynaecology (FRCOG). Sub-specialised in 'key-hole' surgery.
Member of the Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells Cancer MDT.

Areas of interest

Laparoscopic procedures ('keyhole surgery');
Complex endometriosis including recto-vaginal disease; Ovarian cysts / masses; Fibroids / myomectomy; Subtotal and total laparoscopic hysterectomy; Minimal access / invasive surgery; Menstrual disorders; Heavy periods; Intermenstrual bleeding; Post menopausal bleeding; Endometrrial ablation; endometrial resection for complex uterine cavities.

Medical secretaries

Anaesthetists worked with

Dr Jonathan E Linzner Fee Assured
Dr James Peerless Fee Assured
Dr George Rupert Graham Fee Assured
Dr James F Jackson Fee Assured

Dr Mark P Sinden Fee Assured
Dr James Cook Fee Assured
Dr Daniel Moult Fee Assured
Dr Henry Boyle Fee Assured

About me

Research interests

Endometriosis
Minimal access Surgery for treatment of heavy periods, fibroids and early cancer of the endometrium

Personal interests

Married with four children
Keen skier - off piste, touring and helicopters (and occasional avalanches)
Long distance triathlons. Completed 7 Ironman's

Awards received

Clinical Excellence Award level 5

(Additional) Languages spoken

Publications

Khan R , Dawlatly B, Chappatte O Pregnancy outcome following bariatric surgery. The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist 2013;15:37â€“43. ( Peer reviewed journal)

Al-Hadithi H, Modarress M, Chappatte O. "Does the intraoperative spillage during Laparoscopic management of dermoid cysts matter - a 20 year experience.", 9th AAGL International Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynaecology. Cape Town 9-13 April 2013 (Poster)

Modarress M, Chappatte O. Abdomino-pelvic Actinomycosis â€“ A forgotten disease. 9th AAGL International Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynaecology. Cape Town 9-13 April 2013 ( Presentation)

Modarres M, Chase AR, Chapatte OA, Flint S. Achieving competence in practical procedures in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, a trainees perspective. ENTOG conference Tallin. May 9th 2012. (Presentation)

Modarres M, Chase AR, Chappatte OA, Flint S. What is competence? Traineesâ€™ perception of achieving competence in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 10th RCOG International Scientific Congress. Malaysia 5-8th June 2012 (Presentation)

Goumalatsos G, Smith C, Russel G, Chappatte O. Carcinoid tumour metastesis in a utero-sacral endometriotic nodule. BSGE Annual Scientific Conference 12.4.2013 (Poster)

Courses offered to GPs

Regular updates given to local GPs.

My qualifications & training

My private practice

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

Procedures completed

Q1800
Hysteroscopy (including biopsy, dilatation, +/- cauterisation, curettage and resection of polyp(s) +/- Mirena coil insertion) - (5-50)

Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital (5-50)
Q3800
Laparoscopy and therapeutic procedures (including laser, diathermy and destruction e.g. endometriosis, adhesiolysis, tubal and ovarian surgery, +/-ureterolysis) - (5-50)

Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital (5-50)
Q1700
Therapeutic hysteroscopic operations on uterus (including endometrial ablation excluding microwave or radiofrequency ablation) +/- Mirena coil insertion - (5-50)

Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital (5-50)
Q0740
Total abdominal hysterectomy, +/- oophorectomy, +/- ureterolysis - (1-5)

Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital (1-5)
Q1701
Laparoscopic excision of endometriosis, +/-ureterolysis - (1-5)

Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital (1-5)
Q0790
Laparoscopic total hysterectomy, +/- oophorectomy, +/- ureterolysis - (1-5)

Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital (1-5)
Q1281
Removal and/or replacement of an embedded / migrated Mirena coil (as sole procedure) - (1-5)

Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital (1-5)
Q0830
Vaginal hysterectomy with laparoscopic assistance +/- ureterolysis - (1-5)

Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital (1-5)
Q1280
Introduction of a mirena coil - (1-5)

Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital (1-5)
Q4400
Ovarian cystectomy +/- omental biopsy (as sole procedure and including bilateral) - (1-5)

Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital (1-5)
P0600
Excision of lesion of vulva - (1-5)

Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital (1-5)
Q0220
Laser destruction of lesion of cervix uteri (+/- colposcopy or polypectomy) - (1-5)
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