Dr. Karim Elmasry
Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist snd Gynaecological Oncologist
Consultant gynaecological oncologist (MRCOG) with over 30 years' experience, also managing complex endometriosis and fibroids.
LocationMediclinic City Hospital
Experience30-35
LanguagesArabic, English
NationalityUnited Kingdom
About
Dr. Karim treats cancers of the womb, ovaries, cervix, and vulva, and the pre-cancerous changes that come before them, using minimally invasive keyhole and hysteroscopic surgery where possible. He also counsels women with a family history of ovarian, womb, or breast cancer about their own risk, so they can make informed choices early. He trained and worked entirely in the UK, including a subspecialty fellowship in gynaecological oncology at Guy's and St Thomas'. He is an adjunct associate professor, widely published, and an adviser to governments on cervical screening and HPV vaccination.
Qualifications
BSc (Hons)
BMedSci (Hons)
BMBS
MRCOG
BSCCP
CCT (Obs/Gyn & Gynae-Oncol)
Areas of expertise
CancerFemale reproductive systemOvariesUterus
Special interests
Managing cancers of the uterus, ovaries, cervix, and vulvaCounselling and managing patients for familial cancers of the ovary, uterus, and breastMinimal access surgery (laparoscopic and hysteroscopic)Screening for diseases of the cervix (hpv testing and colposcopy)Managing complex gynaecological cases of endometriosis and fibroidsRoutine gynaecology check-up, elective caesarean section
Awards and recognitions
He has received several national and international awards and is an international key opinion leader in cervical screening, the treatment of cervical abnormalities, and HPV vaccination, advising governments on the development and implementation of national screening and vaccination programmes