Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Mr Mohamed Siddig
Qualifications
DM Debrecen Medical School
MD Specialist Obs & Gynae
FABOG
MFFP
FRCOG
Background
Broad experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology working in different parts of the world
Experienced gynocological and urogynaecological surgeon.
External postgraduate examiner and regular visiting gynocological and urogynaecological surgeon to Middle East, Africa
Special interests
Urogynaecology and pelvic floor surgery
Minimal access laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery
New treatments introduced
Developed new treatment modalities for incontinence and pelvic floor surgery with and without mesh
Established the urogynaecology unit and updated the unit for one-stop clinic
Introduced new procedures for incontinence and prolapse surgery
Clinics
Urogynaecology clinics in Dorchester on Monday and Wednesday mornings.
Gynaecology clinic in Dorchester and Weymouth on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.
Key members of team
Dr Amani Kheir - Urogynaecology fellow
Miss Sandra Webber - Medical Secretary
Contact
Tessa Bishop 01305 255478
Miss Audrey Ryan (Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist; Director of Medical Education)
Specialty
Obs and Gynae
Qualifications
MB BS 1994, University of London (Royal Free Hospital)
DFFP 2000 (Faculty of Family Planning)
MRCOG 2001 (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists)
BSCCP Membership 2007 (British Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology
Background
I trained in London, the South West and Wessex and was appointed as a consultant in 2008. I became the Director of Medical Education in 2015.
Special interests
Maternal medicine
Perinatal mental health
Medical education
New treatments introduced
I set up the one-site multidisciplinary Pregnancy Diabetes, Health and Wellbeing for women with raised BMI, Mental health and Medical Disorders Antenatal Clinics. Also the post-birth/pre-conception clinic.
Clinics
Alternate Tuesdays and Thursdays at DCH
Contact
Amanda Smith, Secretary, 01305 255532
amanda.smith@dchft.nhs.uk
Miss Beena Dandawate
Qualifications
MBBS 1998 India
DGO 1992
MD in Obs and Gynae 1999
FRCOG 2004
Background
Awarded distinction in biochemistry in 1985 during MBBS
Trained in colposcopy
Cancer Lead for gynaecology in DCH
Colposcopy Lead in DCH
Clinical Lead DCH
Trained in emergency gynaecology and early pregnancy and advanced labour ward management
Trained in Benign gynaecology
Special interests
Colposcopy
Emergency gynaecology and early pregnancy
New treatments introduced
Enhancing recovery for gynaecology patients at DCH
Clinics
Gynaecology outpatients clinic at DCH on Wednesdays
Antenatal clinic in Weymouth on Tuesdays
Post-menopausal bleeding clinic on Fridays
Colposcopy clinic on Thursdays
Key members of team
Hilary Maxwell - Cancer Nurse Specialist
Jennifer Potter- Colposcopy Nurse Specialist
Contact
Melissa Barnes, Secretary, 01305 254248
Melissa.barnes@dchft.nhs.uk
Mr Mamdouh Shoukrey
Specialty
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Qualifications
MBBCh (Cairo University)
FRCOG (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists)
MSc in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Ain Shams University)
MSc in Advanced Gynaecological Endoscopy (University of Surrey)
Background
Broad experience in obstetrics and gynaecology training overseas and in the East of England
Two year fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic/Hysteroscopic Surgery at Worcestershire Royal Hospital
Consultant at DCH since 2011
Deputy Director of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics and GUM medicine at DCH
Minimal Access Lead Consultant (Keyhole Surgery) at DCH
Special interests
Advanced laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery including laparoscopic hysterectomy
Endometriosis and pelvic pain management
Menstrual disorders;
Endometrial ablation (NovaSure, Thermablate) and hysteroscopic resection of fibroids
Emergency Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy
New treatments introduced
Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy +/- Bilateral Salpingo-oophorectomy
Bipolar Hysteroscopic Resection of Fibroids
Laparoscopic Resection of Endometriosis
Myosure Hysteroscopic polypectomies under local anaesthetic
Thermablate Endometrial Ablation
Laparoscopic Ovarian Cystectomy during pregnancy
Clinics
Dorchester gynae clinic – Wednesday morning (week 1), Monday morning (week 3), Tuesday afternoon (week 4)
Dorchester antenatal care afternoon clinic – alternate Tuesdays
Dorchester menorrhagia afternoon clinic – Wednesday (week 1), Monday (week 3)
Dorchester Scope Clinic – Wednesday afternoon (week 4)
Dorchester postmenopausal bleeding clinic – Tuesday morning (week 1 and 4)
Contact
Tessa Bishop 01305 255478
Miss Suguna Balasundaram
Qualifications
MRCOG- Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists UK 2009
DFSRH – Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Health UK 2014
Dip. Obs- Diploma in Obstetrics at The College of Medicine of South Africa 2005
D.G.O – Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology – Madras University, India 1997
Background
Following my basic specialist qualification from India, I obtained my entire training and experience in this speciality in South Africa. I moved to the UK in 2010 after my MRCOG and developed further skills in endoscopic surgeries.
Appointed as a substantive Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist in Dorset County Hospital in July 2018.
I have vast experience in all aspects of Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
Special interests
High Risk Obstetrics
Advanced Labour ward practice
Medical complications in pregnancy
Diabetes in Pregnancy
Emergency Gynaecology & Early pregnancy care
Menopausal and post-menopausal health
General Gynaecology
Clinics
Specialist Diabetes Antenatal clinic – on alternate Thursday mornings
General Antenatal Clinic – on alternate Tuesday mornings
General Gynaecology Clinic – on the second, third and fourth Tuesday afternoon and alternative Wednesday mornings
Key members of team
Diabetic Antenatal team
Contact
Tessa Bishop 01305 255478
Mr Hani Shamseldin
Specialty
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Qualifications
MBBCh
MSc
MRCOG
Background
Advanced training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology overseas and in the UK
Special interests
Minimal invasive Gynaecological Surgery (Laparoscopy & Hysteroscopy)
Emergency gynaecology and early pregnancy complications
Colposcopy and Cervical pathology
High risk pregnancy and advanced labour ward practice
Medical Education
Contact
Amanda Smith, Secretary, 01305 255532
amanda.smith@dchft.nhs.uk