Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Mr Wassim Hassan is a Private Consultant Gynaecologist, BMS Menopause specialist and Fetal Medicine expert with over 25 years of experience in this field practicing in Colchester, Essex and Suffolk region. Benign Gynaecology: Mr Hassan has expertise in benign gynaecology and complex pathology including: Fibroids Vaginal Prolapse (cystocele, rectocele, uterine prolapse) Ovarian cysts Menstrual disorders: heavy, painful and irregular periods Endometriosis & Adenomyosis Menopause & Perimenopause, HRT & TRT Mr Hassan has extensive surgical expertise and performs the following procedures: Hysterectomy: Laparoscopic (keyhole), open abdominal & vaginal Fibroid surgery Vaginal prolapse surgery Hysteroscopic procedures: Myosure, Resection of Fibroids & Polyps Laparoscopic surgery for Endometriosis, Ovarian cysts Endometrial Ablation for heavy periods, Adenomyosis BMS Recognised Menopause Specialist Clinic: As Menopause specialist Mr Hassan is keen advocate for improving the care of women in the perimenopause and menopause. He manages complex cases such as irregular bleeding, abnormal thickening of the endometrium/myometrium and failed HRT medication. He also offers expert opinion and management options for fibroids in the menopause. Fetal-Maternal Medicine: Mr Hassan is an expert in Fetal-Maternal Medicine offering advanced fetal scanning in pregnancy, including invasive testing, counselling and management of high risk pregnancies. Medical Research and Publications: Mr Hassan has keen interest in medical research and has multiple publications and book chapters in international peer reviewed journals and Obstetrcis & Gynaecology textbooks. A list of publications can be found on google scholar using this link: https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=eeVxbYsAAAAJ&hl=en Professional Memberships: BMS- British Menopause Society BSUG- British Society of Uro-Gynaecology BSGE - British Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy ISUOG- International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynaecology; BMFMS- British Maternal and Fetal Medicine Society; RCOG- Royal College of Obstetricians Gynaecologists- Associateship; MTI regional Champion FMF- Fetal Medicine Foundation; GMC- Specialist Register; UK. Education and Training: Mr Hassan has completed basic medical training and specialist Obstetrics & Gynaecology training. He obtained advanced training in benign gynaecology and complex pathology, Laparoscopic surgery and Fetal Medicine training. Mr Hassan has expert skills in uterine fibroids and has obtained MD in this field. He holds honorary clinical senior lecturer position with Imperial College London, department of Surgery and Cancer. He obtained PhD in maternal and fetal ultrasound imaging. Additionally, Mr Hassan has undertaken advanced training in menopause management and became menopause specialist recognised by the British Menopause Society in 2024.