Best Obstetricians & Gynaecologists in Leeds, UK

Mr Stephen Porter is a Consultant Gynaecologist. He is an experienced and caring doctor who strives to provide the highest standard of care for his patients.  Mr Porter is a skilled open and laparoscopic surgeon.  After graduating  from St Georges’ Hospital Medical School, London in 1992, Mr  Porter undertook postgraduate training in some of the leading centres in the United Kingdom,  including Queen Charlotte’s & Hammersmith Hospitals, London. He was appointed as Consultant in 2004 and elected as a Fellow of The Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (FRCOG) in 2013.

Mr Porter has extensive experience and has performed over 1200 advanced laparoscopic procedures including more than 500 total laparoscopic hysterectomies. His special interests include  Endometriosis, pelvic pain, menstrual disorders,  ovarian cysts, fibroids, colposcopy and peri-menopausal health.

In 2018,  Mr Porter received the Primrose Award for providing outstanding patient care. He was also featured in a BBC news item on Endometriosis surgery in 2019

• Menstrual disorders
• Fibroids
• Colposcopy
• Peri-menopausal health
• Pelvic pain
• Endometrial ablation
• Prolapse
• Ovarian Cysts
• PCOS

• Menstrual disorders
• Fibroids
• Colposcopy
• Peri-menopausal health
• Pelvic pain
• Endometriosis surgery
• Laparoscopic (key-hole) surgery

Mr. James Campbell undertook his initial medical training at The University of Dundee (MBChB) and qualified in 1983. He decided to pursue a career in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and became a fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRCOG) in 2001. After spending nearly 10 years in both clinical and academic posts in London (King's College Hospital and St Bartholomew's Hospital), he relocated to Leeds in 1993. He started work at St James's University Hospital and now currently work for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as well as the Spire and Nuffield Hospitals in Leeds.

Mr. Campbell specialises in general gynaecological surgery with specific interest in menstrual disorders, fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, menopause and some urogynaecology. He performs laparoscopic (keyhole) surgeries including hysterectomy and hysteroscopic procedures under local and general anaesthetic. He also carries out surgeries for prolapse. Between 2015-2018 he was lead clinician for gynaecology at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Mr. Campbell has an active private practice based at Spire Leeds Hospital and Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital. He is referred patients from across the Yorkshire region and many of these follow recommendations from previous patients.

In addition, he also carries out medico-legal work and is a member of the Society of Expert Witnesses.

In his spare time he likes to maintain an active lifestyle and greatly enjoys the outdoors, be that on the golf course, sailing or walking his dogs.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

• Cancer tests
• Endometrial ablation surgery
• Female sterilisation
• Hormone tests
• Hysterectomy surgery
• Laparoscopy investigation and treatment
• Ovarian cyst removal
• Vaginal repair operation
• Myomectomy surgery
• NovaSure for heavy periods
• Sexual health testing
• Uterine fibroid embolisation (UFE)
• Cervical smears
• Hysteroscopic surgery and treatment for heavy periods.
• Laparoscopic surgery - endometriosis, ovarian cysts and hysterectomy.
• Hormone implant treatment for the menopause.
• Medicolegal Practice