Mr Andrew Hextall : Obstetrics and gynaecology

Bupa Platinum consultant
Fee assured
Verified account
Open Referral network

Overview

Specialises in

Gynaecology

Urogynaecology

Offers

Face-to-face consultations
Video and telephone consultations

About me

I have been a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in West Hertfordshire since 2002.

My practice covers all aspects of benign gynaecology and I have a special interest in Urogynaecology, Period Problems and Pelvic pain including the treatment of endometriosis. I am also happy to see patients with Vulval / Vaginal skin problems and Menopausal symptoms.

I have been happily married since 1992 and have 3 children. My wife works as a nurse specialist, my eldest son is a junior doctor and my daughter is training to be a physiotherapist. We are a medical family - apart from my second son who has chosen to do something else!

Areas of interest

Gynaecology; Urogynaecology; Incontinence (urine / faeces); Prolapse; Prolapse surgery; Heavy Periods; Benign gynaecology; Pelvic disorders including gynaecological pain; Endometriosis; Minimal access / invasive surgery; Menstrual disorders (menorrhagia); Hysterectomy; Endometrial Ablation; Fibroids; Menopausal symptoms; Menopause management; Vulval disorders; Vulval skin problems; Vaginal Disorders; Bladder syndromes; Urinary urgency; Botox for overactive bladder; Interstitial Cystitis; Urinary tract infection; Pelvic floor surgery; Vaginal surgery; Postmenopausal bleeding

Medical secretaries

Margret Hughes (accounts)
07974 232135
accounts@hertsgynae.com

Anaesthetists worked with

Dr Ratna Makker Fee Assured
Dr Melissa Kitching Not Fee Assured
Dr Jayanta Mukherjee Fee Assured
Dr Devaraja Acharya Fee Assured
Dr Pinakin Patel Not Fee Assured

Dr Aruna Navapurkar Not Fee Assured
Dr Shanmugasundaram Gowrie-Mohan Fee Assured
Dr Sachin Navarange Fee Assured
Dr Katarzyna Piotrowska Fee Assured

About me

External resources

Hertsgynae Website

Current NHS consultant posts held

Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist West Herts Hospitals NHS Trust (Watford General Hospital, St Albans City Hospital and Hemel Hempstead Hospitals).

Clinical lead for Urogynaecology

Research interests

I have a particular research interest in the menopause and female bladder problems.

I was awarded an MD for work on "The effect of oestrogen and the menopause on the female lower urinary tract" (University of London 2000). My educational supervisor and mentor was Professor Linda Cardozo from King's College Hospital.

I am Chairman of the Audit and Database Committee of the British Society of Urogynaecology (BSUG).

Personal interests

In addition to family activities when the opportunity arises I like to go running, cycle and play golf.

Awards received

I have been awarded a "Certificate of Excellence 2019" from the patient feedback website "I Want Great Care" after receiveing a large number of 5* reviews: https://www.iwantgreatcare.org/doctors/mr-andrew-hextall-1

I was grateful to receive the award of "Employee of the month" from West Herts Hospitals NHS Trust.

I have also received many Clinical Excellence Awards (Level 8) from my Trust - in recognition for the high standard of patient care delivered and developments introduced.

Publications

I have written a large number of articles and book chapters as well as completing a systematic review for the Cochrane Collaboration on "Oestrogen for incontinence." I have also given many lectures both in the UK and abroad.

I am on the Editorial Board of the medical journal Maturitas which predominately publishes research on the effects of ageing and the menopause. My role includes reviewing scientific papers.

Courses offered to GPs

I have organised more than 50 GP Educational Evenings on behalf of the West Herts and Watford Medical Society. I also speak at large number of meetings each year predominantly on my main special interests of Urogynaecology, menstrual disorders and pelvic pain.

Please contact me for further details - help@hertsgynae.com

About my work

My outcomes

My qualifications & training

Qualifications

MD University of London 2000
MbChB University of Birmingham Medical School 1990
FRCOG Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 2007

Additional training

Urogynaecology King's College Hospital 1999
Laparoscopic / Complex Pelvic Surgery Hammersmith & St Mary's Hospitals, London 2001

GMC registration

Reference number 3460928

Professional bodies (positions held - last 3 yrs)

Chairman Database Committee British Society of Urogynaecology (BSUG) 2017
Education Secretary West Herts and Watford Medical Society 2018

Details of entry to specialist register

Obstetrics and Gynaecology , 2001

Affiliations / memberships

British Society of Urogynaecology (BSUG)
UK Continence Society (UKCS)
International Continence Society (ICS)
International Urogynaecology Association (IUGA)
British Society of Gynae Endoscopy (BSGE)
British Menopause Society (BMS)

My private practice

Practice hours

Practice
Day
Hours
Appt Bookings

Spire Bushey Hospital, WD23 1RD
Tuesday
13:30 - 20:00
020 8901 5555

Spire Bushey Hospital, WD23 1RD
Thursday
13:30 - 18:30
020 8901 5555

Spire Harpenden Hospital, AL5 4BP
Tuesday
13:00 - 20:00
0800 585 112

Spire Harpenden Hospital, AL5 4BP
Thursday
08:00 - 13:30
0800 585 112

Spire Harpenden Hospital, AL5 4BP
Friday
13:30 - 17:00
0800 585 112

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

Please contact the switchboard of the Hospital where you have received treatment and ask them to call Mr Hextall - or alternatively he can be contacted via the ward where you have been an Inpatient.

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)

Spire Harpenden Hospital (5-50) Spire Bushey Hospital (5-50)
P2310
Anterior +/- posterior colporrhaphy (including primary repair of enterocele) (including cystoscopy) - (5-50)

Spire Harpenden Hospital (5-50) Spire Bushey Hospital (1-5)
P2380
Anterior (+/- posterior) colporrhaphy with vaginal hysterectomy (including primary repair of enterocele and cystoscopy) - (5-50)

Spire Harpenden Hospital (5-50) Spire Bushey Hospital (1-5)
Q3800
Laparoscopy and therapeutic procedures (including laser, diathermy and destruction e.g. endometriosis, adhesiolysis, tubal and ovarian surgery, +/-ureterolysis) - (5-50)

Spire Harpenden Hospital (5-50) Spire Bushey Hospital (5-50)
M5630
Therapeutic injection into bladder neck for treatment of stress incontinence (peri-urethral bulking agents) (including cystoscopy) - (5-50)

Spire Harpenden Hospital (1-5) Spire Bushey Hospital (1-5)
Q1700
Therapeutic hysteroscopic operations on uterus (including endometrial ablation excluding microwave or radiofrequency ablation) +/- Mirena coil insertion - (5-50)

Spire Harpenden Hospital (1-5)
Q0740
Total abdominal hysterectomy, +/- oophorectomy, +/- ureterolysis - (1-5)

Spire Harpenden Hospital (1-5) Spire Bushey Hospital (1-5)
Q3900
Laparoscopy (including e.g. puncture of ovarian cysts, +/- biopsy, minor endometriosis, +/-ureterolysis) - (1-5)

Spire Harpenden Hospital (1-5)
P2610
Insertion of a vaginal support pessary - (1-5)

Spire Harpenden Hospital (1-5)
M5600
Therapeutic endoscopic operations on outlet of female bladder (including cystoscopy) - (1-5)

Spire Harpenden Hospital (1-5) Spire Bushey Hospital (1-5)
P2450
Sacrospinous fixation - (1-5)

Spire Harpenden Hospital (1-5)
Q0920
Myomectomy (including laparoscopically) +/- ureterolysis - (1-5)

Spire Harpenden Hospital (1-5)
Q1030
Dilatation of cervix uteri and curettage of uterus (including polypectomy and diathermy of cervix) - (1-5)

Spire Harpenden Hospital (1-5)
Q0750
Subtotal abdominal hysterectomy, +/- oophorectomy, +/- ureterolysis - (1-5)

Spire Harpenden Hospital (1-5)
Q2020
Endometrial biopsy or aspiration - (1-5)

Spire Harpenden Hospital (1-5)
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