Consultants
Fadi Alfhaily
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Colchester Hospital
I have worked for the Trust since 2007. I specialise in urogynaecology, colposcopies, outpatient, ambulatory, gynaecology and maternal medicine. I trained in the East of England.
Djavid Alleemudder
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Fertility
Ipswich Hospital
I was appointed as a consultant at Ipswich Hospital in May 2015.
I graduated from the University of Sheffield in 2003 and became a member of the Royal College of Surgeons in 2006. I completed a seven-year specialist training programme in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in January 2015.
My main area of interest is the investigation and management of infertile couples. I have spent more than three years gaining experience in the field of reproductive medicine and assisted conception in Salisbury and Southampton.
I have introduced a service for Fallopian tubal testing using ultrasound at Ipswich Hospital. I am working in close collaboration with Cambridge IVF to introduce assisted conception treatments to Ipswich Hospital including intrauterine insemination and satellite IVF.
Shane Bandara
Uro Gynaecology
Colchester Hospital
Mamta Banerjee
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Ipswich Hospital
I have worked as a consultant at the trust since January 2014. I specialise in general obstetrics and medical disorders in pregnancy.
Before this, I worked at Addenbrookes hospital as a locum consultant for 18 months.
I completed my MBBS and post graduate qualifications in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in India. I also trained in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the East of England deanery.
Joanna Cook
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Ipswich Hospital
I have been a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Ipswich Hospital since January 2020.
My undergraduate and post-graduate training was in London. I completed my final year in the East of England. I completed a four-year PhD research training fellowship with the Parturition Research Group at Imperial College London and Queen Charlotte’s Hospital. I studied the epigenetic changes which predict preterm labour.
I am the lead consultant for Ipswich Preterm Prevention Clinic. In the clinic, I use cervical length ultrasound and biomarkers to assess women at increased risk of preterm birth. We are able to offer interventions to prolong the pregnancy.
I am also the lead consultant for acute gynaecology and early pregnancy. Every week I see and scan women with early pregnancy complications, in the Peggy Cole Emergency Gynaecology Unit.
I have completed my advanced training in obstetric medicine. I enjoy providing antenatal and intrapartum care for women with more complex medical conditions in pregnancy.
Maria Cooke
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Ipswich Hospital
I have been a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Ipswich Hospital since 2016.
I am the lead obstetrician for the Perinatal Mental Health Service working jointly with the NSFT Perinatal Psychiatry Team.
I lead Vulnerable Women’s and Termination of Pregnancy Services including contraception, and have an interest in early pregnancy.
Nishigandh Deole
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Ipswich Hospital
I have been working as a Consultant in Obstetrics and fetal medicine at Ipswich Hospital since 2015. I completed my Obstetrics and Fetal medicine specialist training in West Midlands deanery. My areas of interest include management of fetal growth restriction, placental problems, prevention of preterm birth and multiple pregnancy.
Jonathan Ford
Fetal Medicine
ESNEFT
Ruta Gada
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Ipswich Hospital
I joined Ipswich hospital as Consultant Obstetrician in 2014. I provide care for women with Diabetes in pregnancy and pregnant women with medical disorders in pregnancy.
I also deliver the birth choices clinic to support women in making informed decisions regarding childbirth.
Ballari Ghosh
Trust Cancer Lead. Gynaecology oncology, Gynaecology and Obstetrics
Colchester
I started in my role as Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician at Colchester Hospital in April 2019. I am also Gynaecology Oncology Lead.
I completed my basic medical training in India, with post-graduate degree in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. I completed further Obstetrics and Gynaecology speciality training in the East of England. I completed clinical fellowship in gynaecology oncology at the Christie Hospital in Manchester. I have a Bachelor of medicine / Bachelor of surgery (MBBS) degree, Master of Surgery (MS) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. I am a Member of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG).
I look after women with confirmed and suspected gynaecological cancer. I am a trained laparoscopic and robotic surgeon.
I am a member of:
- BGCS (British Gynaecology Cancer Society)
- BIARGS (British and Irish Association of Robotic Gynaecological Surgeons)
I am an accredited robotic surgeon with the Society of European Robotic Gynaecologists (SERGS).
My other interests include travelling and reading.
Wassim Hassan
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Colchester Hospital
Amy Ivare
Uro Gynaecology
Ipswich Hospital
Haroona Khalil
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Ipswich Hospital
I have been a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the Ipswich Hospital since 2012.
My postgraduate training was in the East of England, before that I completed a research-based MSc in Australia.
I am an active member of many national and international organisations working for women’ health projects. I have commitments to medical education of post graduate trainees, and I am clinical supervisor of undergraduate medical students.
I have special interests in Diabetic Pregnancies Care, Colposcopy, PMB clinics, outpatient- hysteroscopies, minimal invasive surgery and menopausal disorders. I also support patients with pelvic pain, menstrual disorders, complex-benign-gynaecology, adolescent gynaecology, high-risk obstetrics and acute Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy management.
I am focused on organising local, regional and national teaching and training events. One of my passions is conducting studies and being lead in undertaking such project.
Hannah Law
Maternal Medicine
Colchester Hospital
I joined ESNEFT in 2019 as a consultant but also did some of my training here. I am based at Colchester Hospital.
My special interests are Maternal Medicine, Vulval disease and ambulatory gynaecology.
Mythili Nalam
Obstetrics and Gynaecology (1 Year Sabbatical)
Ipswich Hospital
Joanne Osborne
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Colchester Hospital
I have been a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist here in Colchester since 2002.
I trained as a doctor at St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, London, qualifying in 1990 and then trained as an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in London and Essex.
As well as general gynaecology, I run a weekly vulval clinic caring for women with vulval skin problems and vulval pain. I also run a regular colposcopy clinic, caring for women with cervical problems and abnormal cervical screening tests.
In maternity, I work closely with the Daisy team of midwives, looking after women with complex needs including mental health problems.
Sally Price
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Colchester Hospital
Sarah Prince
Labour Ward Lead
Colchester Hospital
I joined ESNEFT in March 2022.
I have been an Obstetrics and Gynaecology consultant since October 2020. I completed my specialty training in the East of England.
My obstetric special interests include high risk obstetrics, women with complex medical disorders, and risk management. I am labour ward lead for the Colchester site.
My gynaecology interests include sexual health and menopause. I am a British Menopause Society accredited specialist.
I am involved in medical education at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. I have an MSc in Medical Education, and have recently taken on the role of Foundation Programme Director.
Kamran Safdar Rao
Clinical Lead - Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Colchester Hospital
I joined Colchester Hospital as Consultant in 2018. I trained as an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in East of England. I completed RCOG Advanced Training Skills Module in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery for excision of benign disease.
I have special interest in:
- minimal access/laparoscopic surgery
- keyhole hysterectomy
- endometriosis
- pelvic pain
Saadia Saqib
QI Lead
Rohit Sharma
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Ipswich Hospital
I joined the Trust as a Consultant in January 2005. During the last 13 years I have served as College Tutor, Clinical Governance Lead and Clinical Departmental Lead.
I am the Lead Colposcopist. My main area of interest is minimal access (laparoscopic and hysteroscopic) surgery and Pelvic Pain/ Endometriosis.
Ung Lim Teo
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Fertility
Ipswich Hospital
I am a Consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at Ipswich Hospital. I have advanced training in subfertility and reproductive health. I joined ESNEFT’s Fertility Monitoring Unit in February 2022.
I graduated from Glasgow University medical school in 2009. I completed obstetrics and gynaecology training (Certificate of Completion of Training) in London. During this time, I completed advanced training in subfertility and reproductive health at Barts Health Centre for Reproductive Medicine. I also completed clinical fellowship in reproductive medicine at Barts Health Centre.
I became a member of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in 2015. I was enrolled in the specialist register of the General Medical Council in 2021.
I worked and gained experience in many NHS assisted conception clinics in London.
I have a strong interest in research, especially in fibroid and oocyte cryopreservation. I have published in peer reviewed journals.
My area of expertise includes:
- fertility investigations and treatment
- early pregnancy and acute gynaecology
- ultrasound scanning
- minimally invasive surgeries
I have experience in setting up one stop and nurse led fertility clinics. I am committed to the continuous development and service improvement of the unit.
My passion is to provide the best personalised care for patients, while being compassionate and supportive to their emotional well-being.
Tint Tint Wai
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Colchester Hospital
I have worked at Colchester General Hospital since 2013.
I have special interest in endometriosis, laparoscopic gynaecological surgery and colposcopy.
I achieved an MBBS and a Master degree in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Myanmar in 1997. I then completed my Obstetrics and Gynaecology specialty training in East of England Deanery in 2012.
Barry Whitlow
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Colchester Hospital
I have worked at Colchester Hospital since 2003. I have special interest in pelvic pain and endometriosis, particularly involving ‘keyhole’ and laparoscopic surgery.
I have also worked at Queen Charlottes, St George’s and The Royal Free Hospital. I completed my training in London Deanery in 2003.