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.
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
General Medical Council
No. 4676447
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
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167 reviews
5
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.
5
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.
5
Attentive listenener and very good bedside manner.
5
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.
5
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.
5
Lovely person and she tried to make me feel very comfortable.
5
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
5
Amazing put me at ease was understanding and explained everything supported my plans
5
Very professional very helpful extremely polite and friendly
5
Lovely doctor, very caring, accommodating and knowledgeable. Would completely recommend.
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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.
Mr David Ogutu
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.
Mr Shobhit Verma
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.
Mr Shashank Gurjar
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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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