Doctify logo
For providers
Provider Login

Professor Yacoub Khalaf

MB BCh, MSc, MD, FRCOG, MFFP

Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

42 years of experience

London, SE1 2PR

(+2 more)

22 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr Lukasz Polanski, Mr Moboladale Ojutiku

4.97

/5

(91 reviews)

42 years of experience

London, SE1 2PR

(+2 more)

22 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr Lukasz Polanski, Mr Moboladale Ojutiku

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)
49
Fertility
33
1
Pregnancy
10

Contact

Book


Expert in:

About Professor Yacoub Khalaf

Professor Yacoub Khalaf is a Consultant Gynaecologist with renowned expertise in assisted conception, infertility, recurrent miscarriage, PCOS and the management of fibroids. He obtained his medical degree at Assiut University, Egypt and moved to the UK to complete his subspecialty training in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital in London. He later completed a MD in Birmingham and was appointed as a Consultant Gynaecologist in 2001 at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.

Mr Khalaf is an internationally recognised expert in the assisted conception and the management of infertility. He currently holds the position of Medical Director of the Assisted Conception Unit at his NHS Trust and is the Director of the Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis Programme. Through these roles, Mr Khalaf and his team has helped numerous couples fulfil their dream of having children.

Mr Khalaf also has specialist interest and expertise in the conservative management of uterine fibroids. He is dedicated to his practice and prides himself in providing truly patient-focused care to each individual in his care.

He has lectured at both national and international conferences and meetings and has published his work widely. He has appeared in the media, including on ITV and Channel 4 and has been interviewed by BBC Today and Radio 5. In addition to this, Mr Khalaf is a spokesperson for the British Fertility Society.


Subspecialties

  • Gynaecology

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
(144)
Skill Endorsements
(3)

Click the bar to read reviews or skill endorsements

In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)
49
Fertility
33
1
Pregnancy
10
Early Pregnancy
8
Fibroid Surgery
8
Pregnancy Scan (Ultrasound)
7
Hysteroscopy
5
Miscarriage
4
Endometriosis
4
Ultrasound
3
Infertility
3
Myomectomy
2
1
Early Pregnancy Care
2
Preimplantation Genetic Screening (PGS)
1
Hysterectomy
1
Fertility Treatment
1
Fibroids
1
Women's Health
1
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injections (ICSI)
1
Dilation and Curettage
1
Amenorrhoea

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4228291


Education

Assiut University

Medicine

Graduated 1984


Qualifications

MBBCh - Assiut University, Egypt in 1984

MSc (Hons)

MD

FRCOG - Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK


Publications

Read publications and papers written by this specialist.

26 / 06 / 2025

Reproductive medicine

Published in various


Languages spoken

  • English

Insurers

  • WPA

Fees

  • New appointment

    £300
  • Follow-up appointment

    £150
*May vary on location

Locations

HCA Healthcare UK London Bridge Hospital

27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR

4.83(5,551 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
View practice profile

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
View practice profile

HCA UK at The Shard

St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS

4.82(5,260 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Paid Parking
View practice profile

Guy’s Assisted Conception Unit

Great Maze Pond, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9RT

4.72(195 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Paid Parking
View practice profile

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)
49
Fertility
33
1
Pregnancy
10

Contact

Book

Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Professor Yacoub Khalaf is kind, supportive, knowledgeable, professional, and reassuring with his patients. He offers clear, honest guidance across procedures like IVF, egg freezing, and embryo transfers, resulting in successful outcomes for many. His exceptional responsiveness and availability provide comfort during challenging times. Reviews highlight his expertise in In-Vitro Fertilisation, fertility, and fertility medicine.

5
verified patient
26 Oct 2026

My husband and cannot thank Prof Khalaf enough for the incredible care and support he provided throughout our IVF journey. He was simply amazing always willing to listen, answer our questions, reassure us when we had concerns, and make himself available whenever we needed guidance. What stood out most was how approachable, patient and compassionate he was. We never felt that our concerns were a burden, and he always took the time to make sure we felt heard and understood. Going through IVF can be an emotional and overwhelming experience, but his kindness, professionalism and reassurance made such a difference to us. We are truly grateful for the care we received and for the role he played in our journey. Thank you for being not only an excellent doctor but also someone who genuinely cares about his patients. We will always appreciate the support and reassurance you gave us during such an important time in our lives.

5
verified patient
22 Oct 2026

I am incredibly grateful to Professor Yacoub Khalaf for his care, professionalism, and support throughout our IVF journey. What makes Professor Khalaf truly special is not only his exceptional expertise, but also his honesty, sincerity, and humanity. Throughout our journey, he was always honest with us and never gave us false hope or promises that he could not guarantee. At the same time, he believed in us and gave us the confidence to keep going. Going through IVF can be an emotional and challenging experience, and having a doctor who combines such honesty with compassion and dedication makes an enormous difference. We always appreciated his straightforward approach and the trust and reassurance he gave us during such a personal and important time in our lives. Professor Khalaf is a doctor who deserves great respect, not only for his medical expertise but also for the way he treats his patients. We feel truly fortunate to have been under his care and will always be grateful for his support throughout our journey. I would wholeheartedly recommend Professor Yacoub Khalaf to anyone embarking on their fertility journey. Thank you, Professor, for your honesty, your dedication, and for believing in us. It means more than words can express.

5
verified patient
18 Oct 2026

Professor Khalaf is a wonderful consultant and person who has taken incredible care of me and enabled me to grow my family through his exceptional skill and experience in both fibroids and IVF. I can’t recommend him highly enough, the world is a better place for having him in it.

5
verified patient
06 Oct 2026

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Professor Khalaf for the care, guidance, and support throughout my IVF journey. From the very beginning, I appreciated how truthful, realistic, and well-informed Prof was. Rather than giving false hope or making promises, they provided honest and balanced information, helping me understand both the possibilities and the challenges of IVF. This honesty gave me confidence and allowed me to make informed decisions throughout my treatment. What stood out most was the depth of knowledge and expertise. I always felt that I was in the hands of someone who genuinely understood the complexities of fertility treatment and who kept my individual circumstances at the heart of every discussion. I went through the personalized care pathway and Prof was always at the end of the phone whenever I called him and needed any advise. IVF can be an emotional and uncertain journey, but having a doctor who is realistic, transparent, compassionate, and knowledgeable made such a positive difference to my experience. I always felt that I could trust the advice I was given, even when the information was difficult to hear. I am truly grateful to Prof for his professionalism, honesty, and dedication. I would highly recommend him to anyone embarking on an IVF journey, particularly to those who value truthful advice, expert knowledge, and compassionate care. Thank you for helping me navigate such an important chapter of my life with clarity, confidence, and trust.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
01 Oct 2026

I had an amazing experience with Professor Khalaf throughout the entire embryo freezing process. He was incredibly helpful, supportive, and always available to answer any questions I had, which made such a difference during the whole journey. Professor Khalaf has such a positive and reassuring energy, and I felt calm and well looked after from beginning to end. I’m also so happy that we achieved great results!

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
01 Oct 2026

Professor Khalaf was nothing but professional during my treatment. He was always polite, informative and always available when I had questions or worries. The treatment he gives his patients goes above and beyond any service and care that is expected. I would not hesitate in recommending Professor Khalaf to anyone considering it.

5
verified patient
26 Sep 2026

Professor Khalaf was so kind and gentle, he filled me with confidence!! The consultation and also the treatment were both carried out quickly and comfortably. Could not recommend him enough! Thank you for making a scary time so lovely

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
24 Sep 2026

Professor Khalaf is an extremely experienced consultant who always kept me well informed, is highly professional and knowledgable but crucially has a lovely bedside manner and approaches his patients with care and compassion. He was very responsive and understanding throughout the process which really helped me to navigate the often overwhelming emotions that come with a complex fertility journey.

5
verified patient
07 Sep 2026

Dr Khalaf is a very knowledgeable great doctor that I have always felt in safe hands through the process of growing our family.

5
verified patient
02 Sep 2026

We are incredibly grateful to Professor Khalaf for helping us conceive our IVF baby. His professionalism, kindness, and genuine care made a difficult journey so much easier. He was always friendly, reassuring, and willing to answer our questions at any time of the day, which gave us so much confidence and peace of mind throughout the process. Thank you, Professor Khalaf, for your outstanding care and for helping make our dream of becoming parents come true. We highly recommend him.

Your trust is our top concern, so providers can't pay to alter or remove reviews.
Learn more here

Skill Endorsements

Prof Khalaf is an expert in reproductive medicine and infertility treatment, including surgical management of fertility related problems.

25 Aug 2025
Endorsed for
Fertility
Myomectomy

Dr Lukasz Polanski

Dr Lukasz Polanski

Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Is a colleague

Knowledgable and reliable colleague

27 Jan 2025
Endorsed for
Dilation and Curettage

Mr Moboladale Ojutiku

Mr Moboladale Ojutiku

Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
We trained together

Learn about the conditions and treatments that Professor Yacoub Khalaf treats

Find out more on the Doctify Health hub for Professor Yacoub Khalaf's specialty, Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

FAQ

What are Professor Yacoub Khalaf's reviews like?

Professor Yacoub Khalaf's overall patient rating is 4.97 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 91 reviews.

What languages does Professor Yacoub Khalaf speak?

Professor Yacoub Khalaf speaks English

Where is Professor Yacoub Khalaf located?

Professor Yacoub Khalaf primarily practices at HCA Healthcare UK London Bridge Hospital, located at 27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
See more locations

Does Professor Yacoub Khalaf accept new patients?

Professor Yacoub Khalaf generally accepts new patients.

Get in touch with this specialist to enquire as a new patient