Dr Akila Karthikeyan

About Dr

I am a consultant Obstetrician and gynaecologist with a special interest in advanced minimal access gynaecology, gynaecological oncology and early pregnancy/gynaecological scanning. I am currently the lead for gynaecological cancer and the Royal college of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists tutor at North Middlesex hospital, London. I obtained my medical degree from Coimbatore Medical College at Coimbatore, India. I then completed my specialist training leading to CCT Certificate of completion of training in east of England deanery. I specialised in several advanced training modules including Labour ward management, Benign abdominal surgery, early pregnancy and gynaecological scanning and medical education. During my rotation as a trainee and as a Consultant, I have had the opportunity to work in many specialist clinics dealing with all aspects of Gynaecology. As a result, I can look after women with endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, ovarian cysts, early pregnancy problems, Menopause, Hormone replacement therapy HRT and period problems. I am well experienced in performing operations like, hysteroscopy both outpatient and in patient and removal of polyps/fibroids, key hole hysterectomies/removal of ovarian cysts, early pregnancy and gynaecological scanning.I can perform general gynaecological reviews including cervical smears, genital swabs for infection and initial fertility investigations. I am an avid teacher of gynaecological surgery. I am an assistant professor at St Georges school of Medicine, Grenada and in my current role as college tutor, I supervise senior trainees who undergo the advanced training module ATSM in gynaecological surgery offered by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists RCOG. I have published in international journals, and I attend national and international conferences which helps to keep my knowledge up to date. I am passionate about individualised healthcare catering to the needs of each woman. Minimally invasive procedures help women to recover quickly and with my skills, I can provide holistic care for women.