10 Best Female Gynaecology Doctors in London 2027
Many women prefer to see a female gynaecologist. There are all sorts of reasons, from comfort to cultural preference to simple personal choice, and they’re all valid. The hard part is knowing who to trust.
This guide highlights 10 female gynaecology doctors in London. We used NHS Trust pages, hospital and insurer directories, clinic profiles and the care regulator. First, here is a disclosure. This article is published by myGynaePlus and is ranked number one because the publisher put it there. This is an editorial decision, not an independent rating. The other nine are grouped by area of focus, not ranked. "Best" here means doctors with demonstrable training, clear specialist interests and a London practice. It’s not a league table. Fair ranking would require similar outcome data for each doctor, and we did not find any. We checked details in October 2026, so please check availability before booking.
How to Choose Female Gynaecology Doctors in London
This is what we were after. Here’s the list I use when comparing options:
“a female consultant or practice with a female consultant team”
Training on the profile of the NHS, hospital, insurer or clinic, e.g., MRCOG or FRCOG membership
A London location for private hire
Specialist interests are clear so you can match the doctor to your problem.
Regulatory details where published, e.g., a GMC number or CQC record
The List
1. myGynaePlus (West London)
Where: 4 St Johns Parade, Mattock Lane, London W13 9LL
The team page names three female consultant obstetricians and gynaecology specialists. Lead for foetal medicine services at London North West University Hospitals NHS Trust, Dr Deepa Srinivasan has over 25 years’ experience. Dr Katerina Iatropoulou has a special interest in fertility, early pregnancy, acute gynaecology and outpatient hysteroscopy and holds an NHS consultant post. Dr Shabana Syed works at The Hillingdon Hospital and has a special interest in menopause and perimenopause care, PCOS, fibroids and endometriosis.
As for practical services, on the page are pelvic ultrasounds (transvaginal and abdominal) and smear tests with HPV and cytology. It accepts self and GP referrals and says most results are returned within 24 to 48 hours.
One thing to be careful of. The Care Quality Commission registered the service on 18 May 2025. Its page on the Care Quality Commission website says the service hasn’t been inspected. That means there is no CQC rating. It’s not a red flag, but consider it in relation to the names below.
Good if: You want a West London clinic with smears and scans all under one roof.
2. London Gynaecology (Moorgate, Richmond, Harley Street and The Portland Hospital)
Its first page of female consultants lists more than a dozen, and the private practice says its female gynaecologists are on hand every day for patients who request a woman. The range is shown by two examples.
Ms Michelle Swer joined the practice in 2021, and the practice describes her as Care Group Lead for Gynaecology at her NHS trust and has a research background in early pregnancy scanning. Miss Joanna Cook is lead for the acute gynaecology and early pregnancy services at Ipswich Hospital, with more than 20 years' experience. She sees patients for pelvic pain, PCOS, menopause symptoms, and pregnancy loss.
The practice is large, so when you book, ask for the doctor you want.
Good fit if: You want a choice of female consultants across several London sites.
3. Miss Jemma Johns (King's College Hospital and London Bridge Hospital)
Miss Johns is a consultant at King’s College Hospital. Her special interests are early pregnancy and gynaecology ultrasound, paediatric and adolescent gynaecology, and obstetric haematology. She also sees private patients at The London Bridge Hospital, and her areas include menstrual disorders, pelvic pain, fibroids, miscarriage and well woman screening. Her qualifications are an MBBS, an MD, and an FRCOG.
Works well if: you want a scan-focused service or early pregnancy care.
4. Professor Dame Lesley Regan (Imperial College Healthcare and The Welbeck)
Professor Regan's areas of expertise include recurrent miscarriage, uterine fibroids and general gynaecology. Imperial College Healthcare says she is internationally known for transforming care for women with recurrent miscarriage and was the first female president of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in 64 years. She also appears as a consultant at The Welbeck.
She has national roles too, so see if she can see you soon.
Good fit if: You have had recurrent pregnancy loss or fibroids.
5. Miss Aliaa Arafa (Marylebone and St John's Wood)
Miss Arafa has an MRCOG, an MSc, a family planning diploma, and an obstetric scanning diploma. She was an NHS consultant at Epsom and St Helier for nearly seven years and is now in private practice. She is a certified colposcopist. She has an interest in abnormal smears, miscarriage, heavy periods, fibroids, PCOD, pelvic pain and fertility. Her GMC number is 5204454.
You'll be happy if: You want a one-stop women's health check or colposcopy.
6. Professor Christina Fotopoulou (Imperial College and King Edward VII's Hospital)
Professor Fotopoulou is chair of gynaecological cancer surgery at Imperial College London. Her surgical specialities include ovarian, uterine, cervical, vaginal and vulval cancers, as well as precancerous changes such as CIN. She also provides a consultancy service at King Edward VII’s Hospital.
Most people do not see a gynaecological oncologist as their first appointment but are referred. If you’re not sure whether to book a check, read our guide to the signs and symptoms of gynaecological cancer.
Good fit if: You have been referred with suspected or confirmed gynaecological cancer.
7. Miss Elizabeth (Liza) Ball (Cleveland Clinic London)
Miss Ball has a special interest in endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain. She trained in excision techniques for deep endometriosis, completing a fellowship in an endometriosis centre in Milwaukee. She is the lead BSGE-accredited endometriosis centre at Royal London Hospital. Her GMC number is 4342151.
Good fit if: You have chronic pelvic pain or suspected endometriosis
8. Miss Asli Ucyigit (Cleveland Clinic London)
Ms Ucyigit is a consultant gynaecologist and colposcopist and is BSCCP accredited in colposcopy. She spent two years as a research fellow in gynaecological ultrasound at King's College Hospital. She treats conditions such as endometriosis, fibroids, ovarian cysts, and menstrual problems.
Good if you want imaging and colposcopy from one doctor.
9. Professor Ranee Thakar (Cleveland Clinic London)
Professor Thakar is a consultant urogynaecologist (MD FRCOG). She sees women with postnatal pelvic floor problems, bladder and bowel incontinence, prolapse, perineal pain and sexual dysfunction. She speaks English, Hindi, Kannada and Marathi and works with Aviva, AXA and Bupa.
Good fit if: You have pelvic floor or bladder issues, especially postpartum.
10. Miss Ghada Salman (The London Clinic and The Portland Hospital)
Miss Salman has worked as a consultant at University College London Hospitals since 2011. She has an MSc in gynaecology and early pregnancy ultrasound from King's College London and is a committee member of the British Society for Gynaecological Imaging. She scans in 3D, including fertility scans such as HyCoSy. GMC number: 6038267
Good fit if: Need detailed ultrasound for fibroids, periods, or fertility
How to Compare Your Options
Use this quick checklist before you book:
Match the problem to the doctor. Prolapse is good for a pelvic floor specialist. Pelvic pain? An endometriosis specialist can help.
Look at the GMC register. Search the doctor’s name or number and check they are licensed to practise.
Ask who will actually be seeing you. At bigger practices, ask for your preferred doctor by name.
Verify your insurer. Some only cover some consultants, and some require a GP referral first.
Ask about fees ahead of time. Fees for consultation, scans, and tests often vary.
Can You Ask for a Female Doctor on the NHS?
Yes. The NHS says you can ask for a female doctor when booking a GP appointment, and you can have a friend, family member, or another member of staff in the room during an examination. You can also tell the doctor to stop at any time.
Next Steps
Start by stating why you are booking. Make a note of your symptoms, when they started and any family history. Then pick two or three doctors from the list with matching interests. Check each GMC number, check with your insurer, and ring and ask if a female consultant is guaranteed for your visit.
Not all symptoms require a private appointment. See your GP straight away if you have bleeding after the menopause, bleeding after sex or a new lump.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find a female gynaecologist in London?
Search the directories of NHS trusts, hospitals and insurers, then check the doctor’s GMC number and qualifications such as MRCOG or FRCOG. When you book your appointment, ask the clinic to confirm in writing that your consultant is female.
Do I need a GP referral to see a gynaecologist privately?
Not often. Many private clinics will take self-referrals. Some insurers require a referral from a GP before they will cover a visit, so check with your insurer first. You can call each clinic, and they can tell you their referral policy.
What does a gynaecologist treat?
Gynaecologists are concerned with female reproductive health. These can include heavy or painful periods, pelvic pain, fibroids, endometriosis, symptoms of the menopause, abnormal smear results and problems with fertility. Some of them, like the ones above, also cover early pregnancy or pelvic floor issues.
Can I ask for a female doctor on the NHS?
Yes. You can ask for a female doctor when you book, the NHS says. You can also bring a friend or family member into the exam room and tell the doctor to stop at any time.
What is the difference between a gynaecologist and an obstetrician?
A gynaecologist deals with the female reproductive system. An obstetrician is a doctor who treats pregnancy and childbirth. Many UK consultants are dual-trained, so their profiles say "obstetrician and gynaecologist". Look at each profile for the area you need.
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