About Me
As a Consultant Gynaecologist and a Women’s Health Specialist with over 35 years of clinical experience, I provide medical and holistic care for women with a variety of health concerns. I have special expertise in several areas, including the management of heavy and painful periods, menopause, fibroids, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and cervical cancer screening (colposcopy and LLETZ). I manage complex vulval problems including lichen sclerosus and vulvodynia.
Please note as of April 2022, I no longer offer colposcopy services for abnormal smears and sacrospinous fixation surgical procedures for vault prolapse as I have retired from the NHS.
My Expertise
My main surgical gynaecological expertise is in Minimal Access Surgery (keyhole surgery – Laparoscopic treatment of ovarian cysts, endometriosis, hysterectomy, hysteroscopic endometrial ablation and fibroid resection techniques). Patient satisfaction is extremely important to me. I consider myself a highly committed doctor, always keeping the best interests of my patients at heart.
What I do
As a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Hospital (Barnet) for almost 20 years, I have had a very satisfying career and now practice as a Senior Consultant Gynaecologist, both in the NHS and privately. As an experienced surgeon, I advise and guide my patients in choosing treatment options that are specifically suited to them. I often apply a holistic approach and a range of treatment options are always considered in each case. Surgery is offered appropriately, following a thorough and open discussion with my patients.
Memberships & Qualifications
Qualifications
- Dip IBLM (Lifestyle Medicine Physician International Board certified)2018
- FRCOG (Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (UK) 2008
- MRCOG (Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (UK) 1995
- Diplomate National Board Obstetrics & Gynaecology National Board (India) 1990
- MD – Gold Medal Obstetrics & Gynaecology All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) 1990
- MBBS JIPMER, Pondicherry, India University of Madras 1986
Memberships (current & previous)
- Member of British Society of Lifestyle Medicine
- Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists
- Member of Plant Based Health Professionals, UK
- British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (BSCCP)
- British Medical Association (BMA)
- British Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy (BSGE)
Positions held (current & previous)
- Medical Advisory Committee Board (Gynaecology) – Spire Bushey and BMI North London
- Consultant Appraiser
- MRCOG Examiner Part 2 Examiner
- Royal College Rep for Consultant appointments
- Specialist Training Committee (STC), NTE, London Deanery 2003- 2013
- College Tutor, Barnet Hospital (2001-2007)
- Training Programme Director (Obs and Gynae) London Deanery (NTE and NTC) (2007-2013)
- Faculty/Lecturer MRCOG course, Pune, India
- MBBS Examiner
Special Interests
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
- Laparoscopic and Hysteroscopic Surgery (Keyhole Surgery)
- Vaginal Surgery
- Heavy Periods (Menorrhagia) – Endometrial Ablation
- Colposcopy – Certified Trainer
- Menopause
- Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology
- Vulval Problems
- Medical Education
- Public Education
- Lifestyle Medicine