- Bupa Platinum consultant
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Fee assured
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Verified account
- Open Referral network
Specialises in
- Gynaecology
Offers
- Face-to-face consultations
- Video and telephone consultations
About me
Ms Maharajan is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist employed by the Luton and Dunstable University Hospitals NHS Trust. She completed her post graduate degree in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Madras Medical College (India). She later trained in Oxford deanery and has worked in various teaching hospitals in the Oxford region. She specialises in Colposcopy, General Gynaecology, Minimal access surgery, Out-patient Hysteroscopy and Gynaecology scanning. Areas of particular interest include Colposcopy, hysteroscopic/laparoscopic surgeries, menstrual disorders and benign gynaecological conditions.
Currently she runs the post-menopausal bleeding one stop clinic at Luton and Dunstable Hospitals which is well appreciated by patients. The procedures have reduced the need for general anaesthesia, thereby reducing hospital admission. She specialises removing polyps with different innovative techniques.
She also sees patients with abnormal smears, abnormal bleeding (post coital and intermenstrual bleeding). She does out-patient colposcopic procedures like loop treatment under local anaesthesia. She is the Colposcopy Lead in her unit and ensures that good practice is followed, that protocols are observed, and that the quality standards outlined by the BSCCP are met.
She sees patient with general gynaecology problems, fibroids, heavy periods, vulval disorders, vaginal problem, menopausal problems, prolapse, chronic pelvic pain, and ovarian cyst in her general gynaecology clinic.
She is the Clinical director for Obstetrics and Gynaecology and her primary responsibilities include staff supervision, performance evaluations, responsible for the implementation, oversight and day-to-day management of specific organisation set goals and establish a positive work environment.
She is currently the Clinical supervisor, Educational supervisor for GP/ST trainees at Luton and Dunstable University Hospitals and she prides in facilitating a good environment for the junior and middle grade doctors who will become tomorrow’s reputed consultants and General practitioners.
She was the College Tutor in the unit and greatly brought changes in the training of specialist trainees and fostered a positive educational environment for learning in the Unit.
Ms Maharajan strongly believes that treatment offered to women should be holistic, taking into consideration their view, opinions and she prides in offering women high quality care. Her advice and approach are always evidence based and supported by the provision of evidence-based information offered in a form that is tailored to the needs of the individual patient. She strongly believes that good communication between healthcare professionals and patients is essential. She is a good communicator which is well reflected in her patient survey.
Areas of interest
Colposcopy, Out-patient Hysteroscopy, Benign Gynaecology-heavy menstrual bleeding and abnormal bleeding, early pregnancy, miscarriage, endometriosis, pelvic pain, laparoscopic surgery, fibroids, Postmenopausal bleeding, Menopause.
Medical secretaries
- Emily James
- Spire Harpenden Hospital Ambrose Lane HARPENDEN AL5 4BP
- 01582 714460
- 01582 714476
- emily.james@spirehealthcare.com
- Joanne Bedwell
- OSD Healthcare one medical house Boundary Way Hemel Hempstead HP2 7YU
- 01442 331900
- joanne.bedwell@nhs.net
Anaesthetists worked with
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Ms Pushpakala Ajaya Maharajan has worked with Dr Marcus Hickson at the following hospitals:
- Spire Harpenden Hospital (>50)
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Ms Pushpakala Ajaya Maharajan has worked with Dr Sriskandarajah Logarajah at the following hospitals:
- Spire Harpenden Hospital (>50)
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Ms Pushpakala Ajaya Maharajan has worked with Dr Ratna Makker at the following hospitals:
- Spire Harpenden Hospital (1-5)
Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)
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Q1800
Hysteroscopy (including biopsy, dilatation, +/- cauterisation, curettage and resection of polyp(s) +/- Mirena coil insertion) - (5-50)
Spire Harpenden Hospital (5-50)
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P2730
Colposcopy (+/- biopsy, polypectomy or vulvoscopy) - (5-50)
Spire Harpenden Hospital (5-50)
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Q2020
Endometrial biopsy or aspiration - (5-50)
Spire Harpenden Hospital (5-50)
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Q0230
Cauterisation of lesion of cervix uteri (+/- loop diathermy, colposcopy or polypectomy) - (1-5)
Spire Harpenden Hospital (1-5)
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Q0740
Total abdominal hysterectomy (+/- oophorectomy) +/- ureterolysis - (1-5)
Spire Harpenden Hospital (1-5)
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Q1802
Hysteroscopy with resection of fibroids (excluding morcellation) +/- insertion of Mirena coil - (1-5)
Spire Harpenden Hospital (1-5)
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Q0330
Cone biopsy of cervix uteri and/or (+/- laser, colposcopy or polypectomy) - (1-5)
Spire Harpenden Hospital (1-5)
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Q1700
Therapeutic hysteroscopic operations on uterus (including endometrial ablation excluding microwave or radiofrequency ablation) +/- Mirena coil insertion - (1-5)
Spire Harpenden Hospital (1-5)
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P0310
Excision of bartholin gland - (1-5)
Spire Harpenden Hospital (1-5)
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P2000
Excision of lesion of vagina (e.g. warts and cysts) - (1-5)
Spire Harpenden Hospital (1-5)