Mr Andrew Simons MBBS FRCOG is an advanced non-invasive keyhole surgeon (laparoscopic) focusing on reduced post-op pain and discomfort while accelerating recovery. Mr Simons is heavily experienced in many women’s health issues such as vaginal reconstruction, urinary incontinence, vaginal prolapse, abnormal periods, menopause issues and pelvic pain.

Mr Andrew Simons graduated from St. Mary’s Hospital Medical School in London in 1987. He then moved to Gynaecology and Obstetrics at St. Mary’s, Northwick Park, and Queen Charlotte’s Hospitals. At these locations, Mr Simons spent an additional two years training, whilst doing scientific research.

He became a member of the Royal College of Obstetrician and Gynaecologists in 1995. He spent the next two years educating himself further in the technical Urogynaecology and minimal access surgery field during a fellowship in Sydney, Australia. As of 1999 he has been an appointed consultant and was invited to be a fellow of the Royal College of Obstetrician and Gynaecologists in 2009.

Mr Simons sees obstetric and general gynaecology patients at St. Richard’s Hospital, where he is the most senior consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist. He is also the lead for the Urogynaecology service (prolapse and urinary incontinence). He works in multi-disciplinary teams and is a recognised trainer for the future generations of gynaecologists.

• Vaginal reconstruction surgery
• Incontinence surgery (TVT)
• Laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery
• Laparoscopic prolapse surgery
• Hysterectomy