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Mr Fadi Alfhaily - ESNEFT - Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Mr Fadi Alfhaily - ESNEFT - Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

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.

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Djavid Alleemudder
Djavid Alleemudder

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.

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Mamta Banerjee - IHT obs and gynaecology
Mamta Banerjee - IHT obs and gynaecology

Mamta Banerjee

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Ipswich Hospital

I have worked as a consultant at the trust since January 2014, specialising in general obstetrics and medical disorders in pregnancy.

I previously 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.

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Joanna Cook
Joanna Cook

Joanna Cook

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Ipswich Hospital

I was appointed as a Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist at Ipswich Hospital in January 2020.

I completed my undergraduate and post-graduate training in London with my final year in the East of England. I also completed a four-year PhD research training fellowship with the Parturition Research Group at Imperial College London & Queen Charlotte’s Hospital where I studied the epigenetic changes which predict preterm labour.

I am the lead consultant for Ipswich Preterm Prevention Clinic where I use cervical length ultrasound and biomarkers to assess women at increased risk of preterm birth and offer interventions to prolong their pregnancy.

I am also the lead consultant for acute gynaecology and early pregnancy and I see and scan women with early pregnancy complications in the Peggy Cole Emergency Gynaecology Unit each week.

I have completed my advanced training in obstetric medicine and enjoy providing antenatal and intrapartum care for women with more complex medical conditions in pregnancy.

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Maria Cooke - IHT - OBs and gynaecology
Maria Cooke - IHT - OBs and gynaecology

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.

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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.

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Ruta Gada IHT Obs & Gynaecology
Ruta Gada IHT Obs & Gynaecology

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.

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Emily Gelson

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Ipswich Hospital

I was appointed as a consultant at Ipswich Hospital in January 2021.

I graduated from the University of Bristol  in 2002. I was awarded a Doctorate of Medicine in 2013 by Imperial College London. I completed specialist training programme in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the east of England in May 2016 when I was also accredited as a sub-specialist in reproductive medicine.

My main area of interests are subfertility, minimal access surgery and benign gynaecology. I am part of the Ipswich IVF team working in close collaboration with Cambridge IVF to introduce assisted conception treatments to Ipswich Hospital, including intrauterine insemination and satellite IVF.

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Ballari Ghosh

Trust Cancer Lead. Gynaecology oncology, Gynaecology and Obstetrics

Colchester

I started in my role as Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician and Gynaecology Oncology Lead in April 2019 at Colchester General Hospital.

I completed my basic medical training with post-graduate degree in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in India. I then completed further Obstetrics and Gynaecology speciality training in the East of England deanery. I have 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).

The Society of European Robotic Gynaecologists (SERGS) certified me as an accredited robotic surgeon.

My other interests include travelling and reading.

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Wassim Hassan

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Colchester Hospital

I have worked for the Trust since January 2016.

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Miss Balroop (Winky) Johal - IHT - Obs and gynaecology
Miss Balroop (Winky) Johal - IHT - Obs and gynaecology

Balroop (Winky) Johal

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Ipswich Hospital

I am a senior Consultant with a large referral pattern. I have previously been both a clinical director and college tutor.

I have a high percentage of patient satisfaction in surgical outcome audits and am both a clinical and educational supervisor of trainees.

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Miss Haroona Khalil - consultant obstetrician - IHT
Miss Haroona Khalil - consultant obstetrician - IHT

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 in organising local, regional and national teaching and training events. One of my passions is conducting studies and being lead in undertaking such project.

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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.

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Andy Leather - IHT - Obs and gynaecology
Andy Leather - IHT - Obs and gynaecology

Andy Leather

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Ipswich Hospital

I have worked at Ipswich Hospital since 1998 and am now one of the Hospitals Senior Consultants. I Qualified in 1985 from Kings College Hospital in London. My Post Graduate training was completed both in London and the East Anglia region.

I have previously been involved in hospital management and was the Clinical Director for Women’s and Child Health for 6 years.

I have served on various national committees related to my speciality and am a senior examiner for the RCOG for the Membership exams.

In addition to my clinical and educational roles I am a RCOG trained assessor for independent external reviews and also a medicolegal expert for clinical negligence cases related to Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

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Mythili Nalam

Obstetrics and Gynaecology (1 Year Sabbatical)

Ipswich Hospital

Joanne Osborne - ESNEFT - Obs and gynaecology
Joanne Osborne - ESNEFT - Obs and gynaecology

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.

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Sally Price

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Colchester Hospital

I have worked for the Trust since March 2012.

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Photograph of Kamran Safdar Rao
Photograph of Kamran Safdar Rao

Kamran Safdar Rao

Clinical Lead - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Colchester Hospital

I joined Colchester Hospital as Consultant in 2018. I was trained as an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in East of England and 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 and pelvic pain.

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Dr David Sanderson - ESNEFT - Obs and gynaecology
Dr David Sanderson - ESNEFT - Obs and gynaecology

David Sanderson

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Colchester Hospital

I have worked as a Consultant in Colchester for 22 years, subspecialising in Urogynaecology (treatment of Urinary incontinence and prolapse).

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Mr Rohit Sharma - IHT Obs and gynaecology
Mr Rohit Sharma - IHT Obs and gynaecology

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.

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Tint Tint Wai - ESNEFT - Obs and gynaecology
Tint Tint Wai - ESNEFT - Obs and gynaecology

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.

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Mr Barry Whitlow - ESNEFT - Obs and gynaecology
Mr Barry Whitlow - ESNEFT - Obs and gynaecology

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 ‘key hole’ 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.

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