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An initial consultation with Mr Andrew Hextall is from £250.
Mr Andrew Hextall
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
MD, FRCOG
Specialises in
- Urogynaecology (prolapse and bladder problems)
- Period problems and pelvic pain
- Menopausal problems
- Vulval and vaginal skin problems
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I have been a Consultant since 2002 and have a special interest in female bladder problems and prolapse, having undertaken specialist surgical training and research in urogynaecology. I have also been fully trained in laparoscopic surgery and have a particular interest in the treatment of pelvic pain.
I am currently a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust. In the trust, I frequently perform laser surgery for endometriosis. I am happy to treat most ovarian cysts using keyhole techniques. I see outpatients and operate at Watford General Hospital, Hemel Hempstead and St Albans City Hospitals.
I also welcome patients with general gynaecological problems such as heavy, irregular or painful periods.
Menopausal symptoms such as flushes and sweats can be extremely distressing particularly as they can often continue for several years. I have significant expertise in this area and would be pleased to help. I am a member of the British Menopause Society and for a number of years I have also been on the Editorial Board of the Scientific Journal Maturitas - which focuses on problems around the menopause and beyond.
I have written a large number of publications including book chapters and scientific papers in medical journals. I have also lectured at meetings both in the UK and abroad. I am responsible for providing urodynamic investigations across the trust and hold specialist continence clinics.
I keep a record of the outcomes of my surgery on the British Society of Urogynaecology (BSUG) Database.
General Medical Council Number: 3460928
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Andrew Hextall at Spire include:
Gynaecology
- Bladder investigations (cystoscopy)
- Cervical smears
- Endometrial ablation surgery
- Female sterilisation
- Hormone test
- Hysterectomy surgery
- Hysteroscopy procedure
- Laparoscopy investigation and treatment
- Myomectomy surgery
- NovaSure for heavy periods (endometrial ablation)
- Ovarian cyst removal
- Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation
- Stress urinary incontinence (SUI)
- Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) for women
- Vaginal repair operation
- Urodynamics
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Female urology
Gynaecology and/or obstetrics
Hysteroscopy
Hysterectomy
Incontinence
Laparoscopic surgery
Menopause
Menorrhagia
Menstrual disorders
Pain relief
Post menopausal problems
Prolapse
Reproductive health
Sexual dysfunction
Urinary tract infections
Urodynamics
Urogynaecology
Qualification and professional memberships
Current NHS posts
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust.
Personal profile
I have been happily married since 1992 and have three children. My eldest son is a junior doctor in Liverpool and my daughter is a physiotherapist. Mrs Hextall is a palliative care nurse. My other son is the only non-medical member of the family – working in Business and Finance in London.
My interests outside of work include running, cycling and when given the opportunity he also likes to play golf.
Mr Hextall is very approachable and always aims to put patients at their ease.
Financial interests
Contact information
| Telephone | 0800 585 112 / 020 8901 5555 |
| Website | http://www.hertsgynae.com/ |
| Private secretary | Jane Walton |
| Private secretary telephone | 01727 730 892 |
| Private secretary fax | 01727 859 346 |
| Private secretary email | help@hertsgynae.com |