Gynaecology (GP information)

Introduction

The gynaecology service provides treatment and advice to women with a wide range of conditions. These include menstrual disorder and related conditions; continence problems; non-cancerous ovarian pathology and gynaecological oncology clinically or following imaging; uterine pathology including fibroids; atrophic vaginitis. We are happy to see patients for general advice on Hormone Replacement Therapy, contraception and sterilisation (including outpatient sterilisation).

Referral Process

Referrals can be made via E-RS.

Procedures Provided

Procedures undertaken in our Unit include the following:

Colposcopy
Urodynamics
Hormone Implants
Out-patient Hysteroscopy
Outpatient procedures for polyps and fibroids
Laparoscopic Surgery (inc. laparoscopic surgery for prolapse)
Prolapse treatment with pessaries
Ultrasound scanning
Insertion/removal of IUCD’s
Fertility Treatments
Oncology in conjunction with Oncology Centre

Clinics

The following clinics are available:

Colposcopy
Fertility Clinic
General Gynae including Post Menopausal Bleeding
Gynaecological Cancer
Gynaecological Urology | prolapse
Nurse-led Early Pregnancy Clinic
Out-patient Hysteroscopy
Pelvic Ultrasound
Termination of Pregnancy
Urodynamics

Patient Information Leaflets

Clinicians - Consultants/Specialist Nurses

Bedford Hospital

Gynaecology

HeatherSpackman Deputy General Manager (Cross Site)

ZoeLundie General Manager (Cross Site)

Jenni Wood Deputy Head of Training and Education (Cross Site)

LouisePreston Deputy Head of Midwifery at Bedford Hospital

TaraPauley Head of Midwifery at Bedford Hospital

MissLilianaGrosu Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Obstetric Lead for Bedford site

Miss PushpaMaharajan Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Cross Site Clinical Director

Mr KarlHattotuwa Consultant Obstetrics & Gynaecology

MrsSarahReynolds Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

MrMontasserMahran Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Deputy Clinical Director (Bedford)

MrEdNeale Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Luton & Dunstable University Hospital

Gynaecology

HeatherSpackman Deputy General Manager (Cross Site)

MrJudeJose Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

MrOwenOwens Consultant Gynaecologist

MissMeenaJagadeesan Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

MissKathleenWaller Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

MissMyatPann Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Clinical Director (Luton)

MissShahnazAkbar Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

MrArash Bahmaie Locum Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

MrBrightGyampoh Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Clinical Director for Obstetrics

MrStephenBurrell Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

ZoeLundie General Manager (Cross Site)

DrAbdalla Fayyad Consultant in Gynaecology

MissSeemaDutta Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

MrSDas Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

Miss PushpaMaharajan Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Cross Site Clinical Director

MissNadiaRahman Locum Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

MissShanLow Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Mr Jullien Brady Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Jenni Wood Deputy Head of Training and Education (Cross Site)

Mr LouayLouis Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Useful Contacts

Bedford Hospital

General Manager Zoe Radwell
Zoe.Radwell@ldh.nhs.uk

PALS (for patient specific enquiries) 01234 795814
pals@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk

Luton & Dunstable University Hospital

General Manager Zoe Radwell
Zoe.Radwell@ldh.nhs.uk

Service Manager Heather Spackman
Heather.Spackman@ldh.nhs.uk

Bleep 218

Obs/Gynae reception: 01582 491166 Ext. 2082

Outpatients booking department: 01582 561385

PALS (for patient specific enquiries) 01582 491 166
PALS@ldh.nhs.uk

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