Miss Shahnaz Akbar

Miss Akbar has been a consultant Gynaecologist, Obstetrician and subspecialist in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery since 2005. She was trained in London. Miss Akbar started as a consultant at King’s College University Hospital in London, and then moved to Luton and Dunstable University Hospital in 2008, where she is based now and working as the lead consultant for the fertility services and developed a dedicated brand new Fertility/IVF centre.. She is a keen teacher, international speaker and have research interests. She is a member /fellow of the Royal College of Obstetrician & Gynaecologist London(RCOG), member of the British Fertility Society(BFS), British Menopause Society(BMS), European Society of Human Reproduction & Embryology(ESHRE), as well as a RCOG preceptor of Advanced Training Skills Modules in Fertility / Assisted Conception and Pelvic Ultrasound Scanning. She possess counselling skills and qualifications, a qualification in Medical Education, training and qualifications in Minimal Access surgeries, as well as a Masters in Ultrasound scanning. Miss Akbar is fluent in several languages and believe this benefits her patients by offering holistic care to those from different ethnic backgrounds. She has been the Royal College Tutor and very much involved with teaching and training and was awarded a “Best Tutor Award” several times by UCL London. She regularly deliver lectures and present at local GP surgeries, in order to keep her colleagues at primary care with the recent advances and management in fertility and general gynaecology. Miss Akbar helps with fund raising for cancer research and very much involved with radio shows on fertility at BBC and local radios. In addition to her clinical work, Miss Akbar is also proud to be a member of Trust‘s Ethics committee, at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital NHS Foundation as well as the member of Trust’s Schwartz’ Committee and Educational Committee. She is a trained appraiser and educational supervisor and involved with junior and senior colleague’s appraisal for The General Medical Council (GMC) re validation purposes. Miss Akbar is PR (Personal Responsible) to Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) Miss Akbar has written several articles on fertility management. She undertakes regular patient's feedback / surveys on regular basis in order to tailor her services according to the needs and preferences of her patients and fertility couples. Patient experience and feedback are incredibly important to her, and she is proud to have received excellent testimonials from her patients in the past and currently. Miss Akbar is highly approachable to her patients, all her patients are provided with a dedicated contact number and email on their initial visit and all queries are discussed when a contact is made.

Miss Akbar provides one-stop diagnosis with ultrasound scans and a management plan for her patients. She specialises in Subfertility, PCOS, Fibroids, Endometriosis, menstrual disorders, early pregnancy problems / recurrent miscarriages , Adolescent / Paediatric Gynaecology , Post reproductive Health /Menopausal problems and provides both minimal access and open surgeries. With over 30 years of experience in treating women and couples across the range of gynaecological and fertility issues, Miss Akbar prides herself in providing a tailored and personal care for all her patients. Miss Akbar’s practice covers the range of gynaecological procedures and consultations, with a particular interest in; 1-All aspects of infertility treatments; Miss Akbar has in-depth knowledge of: Natural cycle monitoring. • Ovulation induction /Oral /Injections. • Intra-uterine insemination. • Frozen embryo treatment cycles. • IVF/ ICSI / IMSI • IVF with Egg /Sperm donation • Blastocyst transfer and assisted hatching. • Gamete donation. • Treating same sex couple .Male infertility. One Stop Fertility. Fertility improving surgeries. Services for couples having fertility treatments abroad. Miss Akbar is linked with renowned fertility /IVF centres in Europe and other countries. 2-General & Emergency gynaecological services; • Well Woman Clinic. PCOS /Menstrual irregularities• Paediatric /Adolescent Gynaecology. Chronic Pelvic Pain• Menopause /Peri menopause. • Menorrhagia /menstrual problems • Complex fibroid management /treating JW patients • Ovarian cysts • Endometriosis • Gynaecological Ultrasound scanning • Early pregnancy / Recurrent miscarriages • Emergency gynaecological problems • Laparoscopic /Hysteroscopic surgeries • Hysterectomy, Myomectomy , Ovarian cyst surgeries Miss Akbar provides a safe and responsive service to all her patients requiring emergency gynaecological services, such as: • Severe pain and/or bleeding. • Bleeding in pregnancy / Early pregnancy.