- Bupa Platinum consultant
- Fee assured
- Awaiting verification
- Open Referral network
Specialises in
- Gynaecology
Offers
- Face-to-face consultations
- Video and telephone consultations
About me
I am a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, graduated from the Royal College of surgeons in Dublin (1988), having worked and gained experience as a Demonstrator in Physiology department at the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin in 1989, I trained and was accredited as a General Practitioner (MRCGP) in 1993. I trained in obstetrics and gynaecology in Belfast and North West England, obtaining my MRCOG in 1996. I was appointed as Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in 2002. I was granted fellowship of the Royal College of Obstetricians and gynaecologists in 2010.
I was the Clinical Director of Women’s Heath at the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust from 1st May 2005 until 31 December 2010.
I was the clinical lead for fertility services at the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. In addition I have extensive experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology, menstrual disorders and primary surgical treatment for pelvic floor prolapse. I also have an interest in various aspects of endocrinological gynaecology.
I was involved in the teaching and examinations of medical students of the University of Manchester.
I am a fellow of Royal College of Obstetrician & Gynaecologists, a member Royal College of General Practitioners, British Fertility Society, British Medical Association and Preston Medico-ethical Society.
I am now practising as an independent Gynaecologist practicing at Ramsay Fulwood Hall Hospital, Ramsay Euxton Hall Hospital, Spire Fylde Coast Hospital, BMI Lancaster Hospital and Greater Lancashire Hospital.
Areas of interest
Laparoscopic procedures ('keyhole surgery'); Fertility / infertility and assisted conception; Reproductive medicine; Pelvic disorders including gynaecological pain; Pelvic floor surgery (Primary repair); Benign gynaecology; Menstrual disorders (menorrhagia); Surgery for heavy periods including MiniTouch endometrial ablation, NovaSure endometrial ablation and hysterectomy; abdominal pain; removal of ovaries and ovarian cysts; Benign vulval disorders
Medical secretaries
- Alison Smith
- Fulwood Hall Hospital Midgery Lane Fulwood Preston PR2 9SZ
- 01772 704111
- alison.smith@ramsayhealth.co.uk
- Buckshaw Hospital
- Matrix Park Eaton Avenue Buckshaw Village Chorley PR7 7NA
- 01257 237013
- 01257 237013
- PrivatePatientOffice@ramsayhealth.co.uk
- Clare Holding
- Euxton Hall Hospital Wigan Road Euxton Chorley PR7 6DY
- 01257 237013
- 07902 400328
- 01772 482068
- c.holding@nhs.net
- Fiona Poxon
- Spire Fylde Coast Hospital St. Walburgas Road Blackpool FY3 8BP
- 01253 394188
- fiona.poxon@nhs.net
Anaesthetists worked with
- Mr Shakeel Azmat
Not Fee Assured
- Dr Lawrence F Azavedo
Fee Assured
- Dr Stephen Davies
Fee Assured
- Dr Robert Thompson
Fee Assured
- Dr Graham N Jones
Fee Assured
- Dr Dzmitry Zabauski
Fee Assured
- Dr Aditya Rungta
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) - (5-50)
Ramsay Buckshaw Hospital (5-50) Ramsay Fulwood Hall Hospital (1-5) Spire Fylde Coast Hospital (1-5)
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Q3900
Laparoscopy (including e.g. puncture of ovarian cysts, +/- biopsy, minor endometriosis, +/-ureterolysis) - (1-5)
Spire Fylde Coast Hospital (1-5) Ramsay Buckshaw Hospital (1-5) Ramsay Fulwood Hall Hospital (1-5)
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Q0740
Total abdominal hysterectomy, +/- oophorectomy, +/- ureterolysis - (1-5)
Spire Fylde Coast Hospital (1-5) Ramsay Fulwood Hall Hospital (1-5)
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Q3800
Laparoscopy and therapeutic procedures (including laser, diathermy and destruction e.g. endometriosis, adhesiolysis, tubal and ovarian surgery, +/-ureterolysis) - (1-5)
Ramsay Euxton Hall Hospital (1-5) Ramsay Buckshaw Hospital (1-5)
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P2610
Insertion of a vaginal support pessary - (1-5)
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