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Dr Parivakkam Arunakumari
Consultant Gynaecologist
MBBS, MD, FRCOG, MFFP, IFEPAG
Specialises in
- General gynaecology
- Fertility sparing surgery
- Hysteroscopy
- Laparoscopy
- Adolescent and paediatric gynaecology
Languages spoken
English, Tamil
I am a Consultant Gynaecologist with 17 years of specialist experience, including 9 years at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. I am proud to have made significant contributions to the field of adolescent gynaecology, which remains my key area of expertise.
At Spire Norwich Hospital, I provide specialist care in both the medical and surgical management of adolescent gynaecological conditions. My practice includes a full range of minimally invasive procedures, such as laparoscopic surgery, hysteroscopies, and treatment for conditions including minor endometriosis, ovarian cysts, and contraceptive device insertion and removal.
To date, I have performed more than 1,000 laparoscopies, hysteroscopies, and intrauterine device (IUD) insertions and removals, reflecting extensive hands‑on experience in minimally invasive gynaecological surgery.
I am committed to providing patient‑centred, compassionate care for women and adolescents across Norwich and the wider Norfolk area, ensuring safe, effective treatment supported by modern techniques and evidence‑based practice.
I am also committed to the study, research, support and care of children and adolescents with disorders of the genital tract.
As a Consultant Gynaecologist, I have introduced several ‘firsts’ in the gynaecology department at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. I have started the adolescent clinics by stratifying it from paediatric clinics. I've started the first Gynaecology Endocrine clinic in Norfolk. I've established the adolescent and paediatric surgical service. I've introduced several new hormone medications to the department. I have attracted referrals from hospitals in the East of England region as far as 100 miles away.
I am the first doctor in the UK to achieve the fellowship in Adolescent Gynaecology – IFEPAG. The International Fellowship of Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology (PAG) is an independent professional specialisation provided by The International Federation of PAG - FIGIJ.
I am the first doctor in the UK to pass this two-part examination and successfully join the establishment of IFEPAG, adding UK to the international PAG landscape in 2021. Since then, I have attracted several international candidates and senior clinicians for observership of our PAG unit in the UK.
I am an Executive Committee member for the BritSPAG - which is the national organisation for Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology in the UK.
I am the UK representative, representing the country in the Europe PAG executive committee. EURAPAG is the pan European organisation of PAG.
I am also a NICE committee member: As a member of the NICE Guideline development Group and co chair of the Obesity group, I contributed to the NICE guideline on Intrapartum care in women with existing medical conditions – published 2019.
General Medical Council Number: 5204989
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr Parivakkam Arunakumari at Spire include:
Gynaecology
- Hysterectomy surgery
- Hysteroscopy procedure
- Ovarian cyst removal
- Laparoscopy investigation and treatment
Other treatments
- Adolescent gynaecology
- Adolescent menstrual dysfunction
- Adolescent hormone problems
- Adolescent endometriosis
- Adolescent pelvic pain
- Adolescent vulval disorders
- Adolescent sexual and reproductive health
- Adult gynaecology
- Ambulatory gynaecology
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Complex contraception
- Congenital abnormalities
- Endometriosis
- Fibroids
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
- Hormonal problems
- Insertion/removal of contraceptive devices
- Irregular menstrual bleeding
- Laparoscopy investigation and treatment
- Menstrual dysfunction
- Nexplanon insertion and removal
- Ovarian cysts
- Pelvic pain
- Reproductive health
- Sexual health
- Surgery for minor endometriosis
- Vaginal discharge
- Vulval disorders
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Endometriosis
Hysteroscopy
Menstrual disorders
Qualification and professional memberships
MBBS / Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai, India / 1994
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
M D / Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai, India / 1997
Master’s degree in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
MRCOG / Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, UK / 2000
Member of Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
DFFP / Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health, UK / 2003
Diplomate in Faculty of Family Planning
MFFP / Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health,UK / 2007
Member of Faculty of Family Planning
FRCOG / Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, UK / 2013
Fellow of Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
IFEPAG / International Federation of Infantile and Juvenile Gynaecology / 2021
International Fellowship Examination of Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology
FFFP / Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health / 2025
Fellow of Faculty of Family Planning
FFSRH / UK / 2025
Fellow of Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare, UK
Professional memberships
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
British Society of Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology
Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
Early Pregnancy Association, UK
Federation of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of India
Professional leadership
Lead for Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology - PAG at NNUH
Lead for Termination of Pregnancy - TOP at NNUH
Executive Committee member of BritSPAG
Head of the PR committee of EURAPAG
Current NHS posts
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Personal profile
In my spare time, I seek to improve my amateur level skills in palmistry and astrology. I also evince a keen interest in spiritual discourses.
Contact information
| Telephone | 01603 255 614 |
| Private secretary | Alison Poole |
| Private secretary telephone | 07990 099 033 |
| Private secretary email | Alison.poole2025@outlook.com |