Mr Keith Cunningham
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
MBChB, MD, MRCOG
My primary interests are in endometriosis, subfertility, benign gynaecology such as menstrual disorders, ovarian adnexal masses, female sterilisation, menopause, pelvic pain and hysteroscopy.
I moved to Yorkshire in 2007 to commence specialist training in obstetrics and gynaecology. During my training I focused my attention on developing my skills as a fertility specialist undertaking a medical doctorate in subfertility through the Hull York Medical School completing this in 2016.
To compliment my interest in fertility, I developed skills in minimal access (laparoscopic /keyhole) surgery. I subsequently completed the BSGE Laparoscopic training program which allowed me to broaden my skills and knowledge of laparoscopic surgery. I then completed the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists advanced training in laparoscopic surgery for the treatment of deep infiltrating endometriosis under the supervision of Mr Kevin Phillips and have a wide depth of experience in managing complex endometriosis and benign gynaecology.
I work within the Hull and East Yorkshire regional endometriosis centre at Castle Hill Hospital. At present we are participating in national endometriosis clinical studies, as well as undertaking research in collaboration with the University of Hull in developing a non invasive urinary test to diagnosis endometriosis, which will hopefully reduce the long wait many women experience in getting a diagnosis of endometriosis.
I have experience across benign gynaecology and perform regular hysteroscopy clinics at Hull Royal Infirmary for menstrual disorders and subfertility that can include the treatment of polyps and fibroids.
I obtained my certificate of completion of specialist training in 2018 and was appointed as a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Keith Cunningham at Spire include:
Gynaecology
- Female sterilisation
- Hormone test
- Hysterectomy surgery
- Hysteroscopy procedure
- Laparoscopy investigation and treatment
- Ovarian cyst removal
Other treatments
- Laparoscopic surgery for excision of deep infiltrating endometriosis
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Additional information
Qualification and professional memberships
MBChB / University of Leicester / 2007
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Professional memberships
British Fertility Society
British Society of Gynaecology Endoscopy
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology
Professional leadership
I am the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gyaneologists college tutor for all obstetric and gynaecology trainees at the Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Research and publications
A case-control study of polychlorinated biphenyl association with metabolic and hormonal outcomes in polycystic ovary syndrome.
E. Brennan, N. Kumar, D. Drage, T.K. Cunningham, T. Sathyapalan, J.F. Mueller, S. Atkin. Journal of Environmental Science and Health, part C Toxicology and Carcinogenesis, Vol 40, 2022 –Issue 1
A case of spontaneous bowel perforation in labour secondary to endometriosis.
Hannah Draper, Keith Cunningham, Siva Muthukumarasamy & Kevin Phillips (2021) Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, DOI: 10.1080/01443615.2020.1846167
A double-blinded randomised controlled study to investigate the effect of intraperitoneal levobupivacaine
Current NHS posts
Consultant Obstetrician and Gyaencologist, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Contact information
| Private secretary | Chesca Frieze-Smith |
| Private secretary telephone | 01482 660294 |
| Private secretary email | Chesca.Frieze-Smith@spirehealthcare.com |