Best Obstetricians & Gynaecologists in Birmingham, UK

I have been a Consultant Gynaecologist for over 17 years. My area of interest is urogynaecology which involves looking after women with conditions such as prolapse of the womb/vagina, urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, cystitis, recurrent urinary tract infections, bladder pain syndrome (interstitial cystitis), etc. I also look after women with other gynaecological conditions such as menstrual disorders, ovarian cysts, pelvic pain, diagnosis of cancer, etc.

In my opinion, the most important aspect of providing care is listening to patients, identifying their concerns and establishing what is important to them. Only by doing this can one decide what investigations and treatment are required. In most cases, there will be a choice of treatments and I work in partnership with my patients so that they understand their options and come to a decision which is right for them. I take comfort from the positive feedback I receive from patients and colleagues for my work.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

Investigations for cancer of the womb or ovaries

Colposuspension - for stress urinary incontinence

Urethral bulking injection - for stress urinary incontinence

Botox injection to treat overactive bladder symptoms/urgency incontinence

Urodynamics - to investigate bladder problems

Hysteroscopy - to investigate abnormal bleeding

Insertion/removal of a coil

Endometrial ablation - to treat heavy periods

Hysterectomy - to treat heavy periods/fibroids/prolapse

Laparoscopy

Cystoscopy

Insertion/change of vaginal pessary for prolapse

Surgery to treat prolapse of the vagina or womb

Surgery for ovarian cysts

Bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis

Recurrent cystitis/urinary tract infections

Miss Parveen Abedin is a Consultant at Birmingham Women's hospital and the Unit lead for Gynaecological Cancers. After graduating, Miss Abedin completed her postgraduate training in Birmingham in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, along with further training in advanced laparoscopic surgery at training centres across the UK. She has also accepted a travelling fellowship in the US to learn robotic surgery. Miss Abedin specializes in diagnosing and treating gynaecological cancers and is an expert in laparoscopic surgery, with experience in removing ovarian cysts, keyhole hysterectomies, and treatment of endometriosis. Her main interests are in menstrual disorders, pelvic pain, endometriosis, and gynaecological cancers. As well as her NHS work, Miss Abedin offers a private practice based at Edgbaston and Priory Hospitals and Spire Little Aston Hospital in Birmingham where she can also see NHS patients via the “choose and book service”.

Alongside her clinical work, Miss Abedin has contributed to much medical research, acting as a supervisor for multiple research studies and the local PI for the RoCKets study, studying the testing of ovarian cancer. She has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and has also written a book on the MRCOG examination. Furthermore, Miss Abedin is a senior clinical examiner at Birmingham University, and also examines for the British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology, and teaches courses for the MRCOG. 

• Laparoscopic surgery 
• Hysterectomy 
• Ovarian cyst removal 
• Complex open pelvic surgeries 
• Cancer prevention and screening 
• Treatment of menopause and bleeding 
• Cervical biopsy 
• Endometrial ablation surgery 
• Laparoscopic Hysterectomy 
• Treatment for abnormal smears/ Cervical precancer 
• HRT

• Gynaecological oncology 
• Cervical cancer 
• Fallopian tube cancer 
• Endometrial cancer 
• Ovarian cancer 
• Dysmenorrhea 
• Infertility 
• Irregular or heavy periods
• Polycystic ovary syndrome
• Pre-menstrual syndrome 
• Vulvodynia 
• Ovarian cysts 
• General gynaecology 
• Colposcopy 
• Endometriosis 
• Menstrual disorders
• HRT

Ms. Ravinder Kalkat is a general gynaecologist, with special interests in minimal access surgery. In addition she also specialises in the outpatient treatment of menstrual disorders, for which she treats many women.

Ms. Kalkat began working at her post as Consultant at Good Hope Hospital - Sutton Coldfield after completing her higher surgical training in obstetrics and gynaecology within West Midlands Deanery. She is accredited by the British Society of Colposcopy and Cervical pathology to perform colposcopy for both investigative and treatment procedures.

Ms. Kalkat has completed a module from the University of Warwick and developed expertise in the management of menopausal problems; further exapanding her scope of practice and expertise in this area.

Ms. Kalkat is active in the field of research and has published several scientific papers. In addition to this, she has presented at national and international conferences. As well as her role in research, Ms. Kalkat as a passion for teaching and is actively involved in teaching and training medical students and higher surgical trainees. She is a senior clinical examiner at Birmingham University.

In her spare time, Ms. Kalkat enjoys spending time with her husband and son who are both doctors. She is also keen cyclist.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

• Vulvoscopy and vulval biopsy
• Hysterosocpic resection of fibroids
• Myomectomy
• Anterior repair
• Posterior repair
• Colposcopy 
• Laparoscopic surgery
• Dilatation and curettage (D&C)
• Endometrial ablation surgery
• Laparoscopy investigation and treatment
• Hysterectomy surgery
• Hysteroscopy procedure
• Vaginal repair operation
• Chronic pelvic pain 
• Endometriosis 
• Fibroids 
• Menopause 
• Menorrhagia 
• Menstrual disorders 
• Miscarriage and early pregnancy complications 
• Pelvic mass 
• Vaginal prolapse 
• Vulval disorders

Prof Justin Clark is a Consultant Gynaecologist who qualified in 1993 from Birmingham University Medical School. He trained in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Leicester, Birmingham and the West Midlands and has obtained both Membership and Fellowship of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

He has developed clinical expertise in the management of general gynaecological conditions, especially the treatment of menstrual disorders, fibroids, ovarian cysts, pelvic pain and endometriosis. He has advanced skills in open and 'key-hole' surgery specialising in hysteroscopic and laparoscopic techniques, and gynaecological ultrasound. He has been at the forefront in pioneering medical and surgical treatments for menstrual disorders, fibroids, endometriosis and pelvic pain. 

Prof Clark is a leader in his field. He is President of the British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (BSGE), a member of the Advisory Board for the European Society of Gynecological Endoscopy (ESGE) and was an elected member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG; 2007-2013) and has contributed to guidance produced by the National Institute of Care and Health Excellence (NICE).

He has published over 200 research papers, books and guidelines and is a Scientific Editor of the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in 2009. He holds over £6 million in research grants and was made an Honorary Professor at the University of Birmingham in 2015.

He is married with three daughters and a son. He maintains his interests in sport, music, travel and the arts. He supports West Bromwich Albion, enjoys cycling and walking his dog.

• Hysterectomy (Open and Laparoscopic) 
• Myomectomy
• Hysteroscopic surgery to remove polyps, fibroids, adhesions and septum
• Endometrial ablation for heavy menstrual bleeding
• Laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy (removal of ovarian cysts)
• Laparoscopic treatment of endometriosis
• Laparoscopic sterilisation
• Laparoscopic removal of Essure devices
• Removal of vulval / vaginal cysts and lumps
• Surgical management of miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy

• Hysteroscopic uterine surgery to improve fertility and abnormal bleeding (uterine adhesions, septums, fibroids and polyps)
• Adhesions
• Amenorrhoea
• Bacterial Vaginosis
• Chronic Pelvic Pain
• Dysmenorrhoea (Period Pain)
• Early Pregnancy
• Ectopic Pregnancy
• Endometriosis

Mr Yousri Afifi is a Consultant Gynaecologist with over two decades of experience in laparoscopic and reproductive surgeries and women's cancer care. He sees private patients at the BMI Priory Hospital.

Mr Afifi has spent many years training in minimally invasive surgical techniques, and has gained his PhD from the University of Birmingham. After being appointed Consultant, he as since become the director of the Birmingham Endometriosis Centre and is also responsible for introducing ovarian tissue autografting for patients who opt for surgeries to remove their ovaries, preventing menopause from occurring, removing the need for artificial hormone replacement. Mr Afifi prioritise a high standard of patient care and satisfaction above all else in his practice.

Miss Bathula is a consultant gynaecologist who specialises in managing menstrual problems, prolapse, pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, menopause and abnormal smears.

She performs procedures including: hysteroscopy, endometrial ablations, laparoscopic treatment for endometriosis and chronic pelvis pain and abdominal and vaginal hysterectomies.

Her special interests are Colposcopy (she is a BSCCP accredited Colposcopist), Outpatient Hysteroscopy, Urogynaecology and minimal access surgery. She is also trained in looking after patients with adolescent gynaecology problems including menstrual irregularities.