Mr Robert Gornall : Obstetrics and gynaecology

Bupa Platinum consultant
Fee assured
Awaiting verification
Open Referral network

Overview

Specialises in

Gynaecological oncology

Gynaecology

About me

Mr Rob Gornall was appointed as a consultant gynaecological surgeon by Gloucestershire Hospitals Trust in 2001. He studied at Manchester University and undertook surgical training with award of the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons.

He then followed a career in gynaecology with training at the University Hospitals of Manchester, Southampton and Hammersmith/St Marys London.

He is a dedicated gynaecological specialist and in addition to managing common gynaecological conditions has a special interest in the investigation and treatment of possible uterine and ovarian tumours. He is one of the most experienced surgeons nationally undertaking total laparoscopic hysterectomy and along with 150 national specialists is formally accreditated by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists to undertake complex gynaecological cancer surgery.

He is the lead Gynaecologist for Cheltenham for the investigation of post menopausal bleeding and the rapid access service for suspicious Gynaecological symptoms.

He is also a trained colposcopist to investigate abnormal cervical smears and manage precancer changes.

Mr Gornall undertakes regular clinics investigating menstrual disorders and pelvic pain and is able to provide laparoscopic surgical treatments.

Areas of interest

Gynaecology; gynaecological malignancy, Colposcopy (examination of cervix and vagina); Hysteroscopic surgery; Advanced Laparoscopic surgery; Menstrual Disorders; General Women's Health

Medical secretaries

Karen Elliott
Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital Hatherley Lane CHELTENHAM GL51 6SY
01242 246584
medsec@thegynaecologygroup.co.uk

Anaesthetists worked with

Dr Leon Visser Not Fee Assured
Dr Owen Bodycombe Not Fee Assured
Dr Sarah Elizabeth Bakewell Not Fee Assured

Dr Yvonne Marney Not Fee Assured
Dr Andrew Foo Not Fee Assured
Dr Sundeep Karadia Not Fee Assured

About me

External resources

Current NHS consultant posts held

Consultant Gynaecologist and Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust

Visiting Consultant - Wye Valley Trust

Clinical Director Cancer Services, West Midlands NHS England

Research interests

He has undertaken original research into the genetic causes of Ovarian and Breast Cancer for which he gained a D.M.

Early recognition of symptoms suspicious for cancer in primary care (Cancer Research UK funding)

Currently undertaking a research project using using Raman spectroscopy into vulval disease as part of a Gloucestershire team.

Complications related to advanced gynaecological surgery as investigator with National Project

Personal interests

Mr Gornall is married with 4 children and lives in the Cotswolds. He is a keen runner and has completed the London Marathon on a number of occasions, and also enjoys cycling and participates in European competitions.

Awards received

He holds a level 9 NHS Clinical Excellence Award in recognition of the development and quality of the Gynaecological services he provides.

(Additional) Languages spoken

Courses offered to GPs

Available to visit General Practices by appointment if requested - please contact Deb Gregory on 07580101037 or deborah.gregory@nuffieldhealth.com.

My qualifications & training

Qualifications

MB ChB, FRCS, MRCOG, DM Manchester 1988

Additional training

Sub-specialist Accreditation Gynaecological Oncology Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 2001
Accredited Colposcopist British Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology 1998

GMC registration

Reference number 3354582

Professional bodies (positions held - last 3 yrs)

Clinical Director - Cancer Services West Midlands NHS England 2013

Details of entry to specialist register

Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists , 2000

My private practice

Practice hours

Practice
Day
Hours
Appt Bookings

Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital, GL51 6SY
Wednesday
17:00 - 20:30
01242 246584

Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital, GL51 6SY
Friday
08:30 - 12:30
01242 246584

Nuffield Health Hereford Hospital, HR1 1DF
Monday
18:00 - 20:00
01432 381000

Post treatment communication

Following treatment of a Bupa member, I will communicate with GPs in line with Department of Health, GMC and appropriate professional bodies guidelines.

In the event of an urgent query following treatment, Bupa members should use the following contact details

01242 246584

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 Cheltenham Hospital (5-50)
P2730
Colposcopy (+/- biopsy, polypectomy or vulvoscopy) - (5-50)

Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital (5-50)
X3510
IV sedation administered by operator - (5-50)

Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital (5-50)
P2610
Insertion of a vaginal support pessary - (5-50)

Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital (5-50)
P0600
Excision of lesion of vulva - (1-5)

Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital (1-5)
Q3900
Laparoscopy (including e.g. puncture of ovarian cysts, +/- biopsy, minor endometriosis, +/-ureterolysis) - (1-5)

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

Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital (1-5)
Q2230
Laparoscopic oophorectomy and salpingectomy, +/- biopsy eg. omentum, peritoneum, lymph node (as sole procedure) - bilateral - (1-5)

Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital (1-5)
P2930
Biopsy of lesion of vagina - (1-5)

Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital (1-5)
Q2231
Laparoscopic oophorectomy and salpingectomy, +/- biopsy eg. omentum, peritoneum, lymph node (as sole procedure) - unilateral - (1-5)

Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital (1-5)
Q0230
Cauterisation of lesion of cervix uteri (+/- loop diathermy, colposcopy or polypectomy) - (1-5)

Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital (1-5)
Q0880
Hysterectomy with excision / biopsy and/or removal of omentum and uterine adnexa for ovarian malignancy +/- ureterolysis - (1-5)

Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital (1-5)
T3910
Excision of retroperitoneal tumour, +/-ureterolysis - (1-5)
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