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Miss Shahnaz Akbar

Miss Shahnaz Akbar

Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

Harpenden, AL5 4BP

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40 years of experience
Verified profile
40 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.97

167 patient reviews

3 professional endorsements

4.98
Overall Experience
4.97
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.96
Explanation

392 recommendations for:

Ovarian Cysts(27)
Fibroids(27)
Endometriosis(25)
Other(313)

Recent patient review

26 Mar 2024

I found my experience with Miss Akbar to be extremely comforting and positive. Her bedside manner...

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About

Miss Shahnaz Akbar
is a Consultant specialising in Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine
Surgery. She provides a patient-centred and holistic approach for her patients
to help them feel comfortable in a professional environment. She always takes
into consideration the needs of her patients and uses this to provide
patient-tailored treatments.

She has specialist
interests in the following areas:

· Fertility treatments (IUI. IVF.ICSI,IMSI, FET /Frozen embryo transfer/ Egg donation/
Sperm donation/ Micro-TESE, PESA/cycle tracking &monitoring/Ovulation
Induction/ HyCosy & HSG for fallopian tubal check /supporting couples who are having fertility treatments abroad by
offering ultrasound scanning, prescriptions / medications etc.).

· Male and female infertility/ Premature ovarian insufficiency.

· Treating /supporting same sex couples.

· Fibroids with advanced management / complex myomectomy / resection of fibroids by Hysteroscopy/Myosure/TCRF.

· Hysterectomy.

· Laparoscopic (key-hole) Surgery / Hysteroscopy

· Managing ovarian cyst / laparoscopic surgery.

· PCOS- medical/ surgical management.

· Endometriosis -medical/ surgical management.

· Menstrual irregularities / Painful periods / Heavy periods/ Endometrial
Ablation-NovaSure.

· Adolescent gynaecology.

· Perimenopause / Menopause.

· Hormone Replacement therapy (HRT) / Bio identical HRT.

· Well women check-ups.

· Contraception advice / insertion & removal of contraceptive implants, IUCD/IUS

· Early pregnancy scans/ early pregnancy complications/ Recurrent
Miscarriages/Ectopic pregnancy.

· Ultrasound-reassurance pregnancy scans / pelvic ultrasound scans.

· Harmony Test / NIPT.

· Smear Test.

. Removal of endometrial polyps.

· Pregnancy Symptoms

· Early Pregnancy.

· Psychosexual problems / management.

Miss Akbar currently practices at OSD Healthcare (Hemel Hampsted), Spire Halthcare (Harpenden ), Ramsay West Valley Hospital (Croydon), Cobham Clinic Luton & Dunstable Hospital (Luton), Harley Street consulting rooms (Bedford), including remote / video consultations.

Miss Akbar qualified in 1984 from the University of Karachi in Pakistan, before undertaking her medical training in London. She trained in several teaching hospitals in London including Guy's and St Thomas', King's College, St Georges and Bart's and the
London Hospital. Alongside her training, she completed an MSc in Ultrasound
Scanning at London Southbank University, as well counselling qualifications.

She was first appointed as a Consultant at King's College London (gynaecology and IVF/Fertility) and then moved to the Luton and Dunstable Hospital where currently works , at Luton & Dunstable hospital Miss Akbar developed and esatblised a brand new IVF / Fertility centre.Furthermore, she is dedicated
to providing teaching and training to other Gynaecologists. She possess skills and qualifications in medical education.She is a Royal
College tutor in the Advanced Training Skills Module in Subfertility and Reproductive
Endocrinology , Gynaecological ultrasound scanning and is also actively involved in research.

Her interests include Infertility,fibroids, PCOS, early pregnancy, menopause, laparoscopy, ultrasound scanning, endometriosis, recurrent miscarriages
and adolescent gynaecology.


Miss Akbar also provides, NIPT /Harmony testduring pregnancy, as well as resurrance ultrasound scanning during pregnancy.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Ovarian Cysts (7%)
  • Fibroids (7%)
  • Endometriosis (6%)
  • Heavy Periods (Menorrhagia) (6%)
  • Hysteroscopy (6%)
  • Others (68%)

Subspecialties
  • Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
  • Gynaecological Oncology
  • Psychosexual Medicine
  • Reproductive Medicine

All conditions and treatments
  • Vaginal Warts
  • Vulvodynia
  • Vaginal Infection
  • Vaginal Atrophy
  • Uterine, Vaginal and Vulvar Disorders
  • Subfertility
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
  • Premature Ovarian Failure or Insufficiency
  • Premature Menopause
  • Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS)
  • Cancer Prevention and Screening
  • Emergency Contraception
  • Video Consultation
  • Well Woman Check
  • Vaginal Wall Repair
  • Tubal Surgery
  • Uterine Polyps
  • Uterine Artery Embolisation (UAE)
  • Tubal Ligation
  • Smear Test

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4676447


Qualifications

MBBS Dow Medical University 1984

MRCPI Royal College of Physicians Ireland 1995

MRCOG Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists London UK 2000

MSc London South Bank University London UK 2003

FRCOG Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists London UK 2012

PgCert Medical Education Hatfield University UK 2015


languages spoken
  • English
  • Arabic
  • Bengali
  • bihari
  • Hindi
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £250
  • Follow-up appointment: £180

insurers
  • General Medical
  • Healix
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality Health
  • Cigna
  • health-on-line
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • April
  • Freedom Healthcare
  • Saga Insurance
  • CS Healthcare
  • Bupa
  • Simply Health
  • WPA
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Benenden
  • Legal & General
  • Norwich Union
  • Aetna
  • The Exeter
  • The PHC
  • Groupama
  • Four Points Assistance

Location

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Spire Harpenden Hospital

4.87
(574)
Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, United Kingdom, AL5 4BP
Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, United Kingdom, AL5 4BP
Monday
18:00 - 20:30
Tuesday
13:30 - 17:00
Wednesday
13:30 - 17:00
Thursday
18:30 - 20:30
Friday
17:00 - 19:00
Saturday
08:30 - 14:00
Sunday
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4.82
(3231)
Boundary Way, Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom, HP2 7YU
Boundary Way, Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom, HP2 7YU
Monday
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Wednesday
17:00 - 21:00
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
12:30 - 16:00
Sunday
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4.86
(44)
Level 9 Interchange, 81 - 85 Station Road, Croydon, United Kingdom, CR0 2RD
Level 9 Interchange, 81 - 85 Station Road, Croydon, United Kingdom, CR0 2RD
Monday
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Tuesday
08:00 - 12:30
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The Meiklejohn Centre, 5 Kingswood Way, Bedford, United Kingdom, MK40 4GH
The Meiklejohn Centre, 5 Kingswood Way, Bedford, United Kingdom, MK40 4GH
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Tuesday
13:30 - 16:30
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4.77
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Lewsey Road, Luton, United Kingdom, LU4 0DZ
Lewsey Road, Luton, United Kingdom, LU4 0DZ
Monday
12:30 - 16:00
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Friday
12:00 - 16:00
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Lewsey Road, Luton, United Kingdom, LU4 0DZ
Lewsey Road, Luton, United Kingdom, LU4 0DZ
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Video consultation

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Online, Video Consultation, United Kingdom, W1
Online, Video Consultation, United Kingdom, W1
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Friday
19:00 - 21:30
Saturday
08:00 - 21:30
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Reviews

All reviews(167)
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Last 30 days
Last 6 months
Filter by condition:
Ovarian Cysts (26)
Fibroids (25)
Endometriosis (24)
Heavy Periods (Menorrhagia) (23)
Hysteroscopy (22)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

167 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I found my experience with Miss Akbar to be extremely comforting and positive. Her bedside manner is the best I’ve ever experienced, really caring and at the same time, extremely positive that she can help get to a solution to your problem. I felt confident that I was going to be taken care of. I’ve also had to contact her private assistant with additional questions and I’ve always heard back from Miss Akbar / her assistant within hours.

26 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Fertility Treatment
Early Pregnancy Care
Gynaecological/Pelvic Scan

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Amazing consultant . So knowledgeable with a wonderful patient understanding. I felt so calm and assured when I saw her. I can’t think her enough for her time and expertise.

25 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Heavy Periods (Menorrhagia)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Attentive listenener and very good bedside manner.

11 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Uterine Polyps
Intrauterine Device (IUD) Removal
Irregular Periods

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Miss Akbar was great! Really friendly, patient and helpful. She took me seriously and gave me back my positivity, would definitely recommend her to anyone.

26 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Irregular Periods
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Fertility Treatment

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Miss Akbar Was amazing kind and caring I can not thank her enough I recently had a gynecological procedure that was carried out by miss Akbar I can honestly say I would recommend miss Akbar I felt that I was in good hands at all times she explained the procedure very clearly I am so happy that I had miss Akbar I have now fully recovered from my operation and feel much better thanks to miss Akbar.

24 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Ovarian Cysts
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Heavy Periods (Menorrhagia)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Lovely person and she tried to make me feel very comfortable.

03 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Growth Disorders

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Could not be any better, explains everything & ensures we understand. Has given me more insight in the last 5 months than I received in over 20 years with other doctors. She has an amazing ability to put you at ease & you know you're bring listened too

01 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Endometrial Biopsy
Endometrial Ablation
Adenomyosis

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Amazing put me at ease was understanding and explained everything supported my plans

26 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Coil Removal

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very professional very helpful extremely polite and friendly

26 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Ovarian Cysts

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Lovely doctor, very caring, accommodating and knowledgeable. Would completely recommend.

15 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Uterine Polyps
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Hysteroscopy
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Endorsements

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Most endorsed treatments/conditions
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Fibroid Surgery (3)
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) (3)
Hysterectomy (3)
Myomectomy (3)

3 endorsements

Shahnaz is a well respected, knowledgeable and experienced gynaecologist. She is a specialist in infertility and assisted conception. She is thorough, conscientious and comes highly recommended.

04 Jun 2022
Endorsed for
Myomectomy
Fibroid Surgery
Hysterectomy
+ 15 more

Mr David Ogutu

Obstetrics & Gynaecology
I have looked after their patients

Miss Akbar is a very skilled and accomplished Gynaecologist.She has a very gentle personality and is very comprehensive in her approach towards her clinical and managerial work. She’s set up innovative and efficient pathways in Gynaecology practice in the region, which has helped patients across Bedford and Hertfordshire.

04 Jun 2022
Endorsed for
Myomectomy
Fibroid Surgery
Hysterectomy
+ 68 more

Mr Shobhit Verma

Orthopaedic Surgery
Is a colleague

Miss Akbar is an excellent gynaecologist. I have the pleasure of working with her on a regular basis and find her attitude and approach to be caring and compassionate towards her patients. She demonstrates a deep understanding of her specialty, and is a competent clinician. I would have no hesitation in recommending her to friends/family.

01 Mar 2022
Endorsed for
Myomectomy
Fibroid Surgery
Hysterectomy
+ 3 more

Mr Shashank Gurjar

General Surgery
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Miss Shahnaz Akbar's reviews like?

Miss Shahnaz Akbar's overall patient rating is 4.97 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 167 reviews

What languages does Miss Shahnaz Akbar speak?

Miss Shahnaz Akbar speaks English, Arabic, Bengali, Bihari, Hindi, Kashmiri, Kurdish, Pashto, Persian, Punjabi, Sindhi and Urdu

Where is Miss Shahnaz Akbar located?

Miss Shahnaz Akbar primarily practices at Spire Harpenden Hospital, located at Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, United Kingdom, AL5 4BP
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What are Miss Shahnaz Akbar working hours?

Miss Shahnaz Akbar is working Monday (18:00 - 20:30, 12:30 - 16:00), Tuesday (13:30 - 17:00, 08:00 - 12:30, 13:30 - 16:30), Wednesday (13:30 - 17:00, 17:00 - 21:00), Thursday (18:30 - 20:30), Friday (17:00 - 19:00, 12:00 - 16:00, 19:00 - 21:30), Saturday (08:30 - 14:00, 12:30 - 16:00, 08:00 - 21:30)

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