- Bupa Platinum consultant
- Fee assured
- Verified account
- Open Referral network
Specialises in
- Gynaecological oncology
- Gynaecology
Offers
- Face-to-face consultations
- Video and telephone consultations
About me
Mr Gautam Mehra is a Consultant Gynaecologist and Gynaecological Oncologist at Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London, where he also serves as Clinical Lead for Gynaecological Oncology.
He is recognised for providing expert, compassionate and highly personalised care to women with both complex benign gynaecological conditions and gynaecological cancers. Patients value his calm, approachable manner, clear explanations and commitment to involving them in every step of their treatment, helping them feel informed, supported and reassured throughout their care.
Mr Mehra has over 30 years of experience in gynaecology and has been a Consultant at Guy's & St Thomas' since 2014. He undertook specialist training in leading tertiary centres across London before completing advanced subspecialty training in GynaeOncology at Guy's Cancer Centre and the Kent Oncology Centre.
He specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of all gynaecological cancers, advanced endometriosis, fibroids , ovarian cysts, abnormal cervical screening/colposcopy, complex pelvic surgery, fertility-preserving surgery, vaginal prolapse, menstrual period problems, menopause & HRT and women with inherited cancer syndromes
Mr Mehra is one of the UK's leading specialists in minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery, including laparoscopic and robotic surgery. He established the Robotic Gynaecology Programme at Guy's & St Thomas' in 2020 and performs complex procedures using advanced surgical techniques designed to minimise pain, reduce recovery time with excellent outcomes.
As Clinical Lead for Gynaecological Oncology, he oversees rapid diagnostic pathways, cancer diagnosis, treatment and follow-up services. He is a core member of the specialist multidisciplinary cancer team and leads the gynaecology genetics service.
Mr Mehra is an internationally recognised researcher and educator. He was awarded a PhD in Robotics at King's College London and the first GynaeOncologist to undertake a medical engineering doctorate focused on improving robotic surgery using haptic technology. His research interests include robotic and laparoscopic surgery, sentinel lymph node mapping, fertility-preserving cancer treatment and inherited gynaecological cancers. He has been Principal Investigator for several national research trials, including the 100,000 Genomes Project in gynaecology and currently the PROTECTOR trial investigating surgical strategies to reduce cancer risk. He has published extensively in international medical journals and co-authored a textbook on laparoscopic surgery.
Mr Mehra is frequently referred complex gynaecological cases by colleagues from across the UK and internationally. He is a senior BSCCP-accredited colposcopist and is actively involved in training the next generation of gynaecological surgeons. He teaches nationally and internationally and serves as a preceptor for advanced training in Gynaecological Oncology and Robotic Surgery with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
He is a member of numerous national and international professional societies, including the British Gynaecological Cancer Society, British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy, British & Irish Association of Robotic Gynaecological Surgeons, European Society of Gynaecological Oncology, International Gynecologic Cancer Society, European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy and the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. He is also President of the London Chapter of the Federation of Obstetric & Gynaecological Societies of India.
Above all, Mr Mehra is committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centred care. He believes every woman deserves time to discuss her concerns, understand her diagnosis and feel confident in choosing the treatment that is right for her. His patients consistently describe him as kind, approachable, reassuring and dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes.
Areas of interest
Gynaecological cancers including radical and utra-radical surgery including exenterative surgery for recurrent tumours; Laparoscopic Surgery; Robotic surgery, Benign Gynaecological conditions including Endometriosis, Abnormal Uterine bleeding-Irregular or heavy periods, Fibroids, Menopause, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Ovarian cysts, Pelvic Infections, Vulval disorders, Cervical smears and Colposcopy, Uterine or vaginal Prolapse, Sterilisation, Contraception, Counselling and risk reducing options for BRCA gene mutation careers, Fertility preserving surgery for Gynaecological Cancers
Medical secretaries
- Hazel Evans
- London Bridge Hospital 27 Tooley Street London SE1 2PR
- 020 7234 2757
- hazel.evans@hcaconsultant.co.uk
Anaesthetists worked with
- Dr Imran Ahmad
Not Fee Assured
- Dr Aidan Devlin
Fee Assured
- Dr Massimiliano Guglielmi
Fee Assured
- Dr Christine Sathananthan
Fee Assured
- Dr Aoife Hegarty
Fee Assured
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) - (1-5)
St Thomas' Hospital (1-5) HCA Healthcare UK London Bridge Hospital (1-5)
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Q1802
Hysteroscopy with resection of fibroids (excluding morcellation) +/- insertion of Mirena coil - (1-5)
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P2730
Colposcopy (+/- biopsy, polypectomy or vulvoscopy) - (1-5)
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Q1704
Robotic assisted excision of endometriosis, +/-ureterolysis - (1-5)
St Thomas' Hospital (1-5) HCA Healthcare UK London Bridge Hospital (1-5)
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Q0791
Robotic assisted total hysterectomy (+/- oophorectomy) and =/- ureterolysis - (1-5)
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