An initial consultation with Dr Yi Ling Chan is from £150.
Dr Yi Ling Chan
Consultant in Obstetrics and Urogynaecology
MB BS, MRCOG, FRCOG
Specialises in
- Hysterectomy surgery
- Menstrual disorders
- Pelvic floor disorders
- Prolapse surgeries
- Bladder investigations
I have been a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology / Urogynaecology since 2009. I am the Urogynaecology Lead and I lead the Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS FT Pelvic Floor Service which comprises Urogynaecology, Urology and Colorectal services and specialists, Women's Health Physiotherapy and Continence Advisory Services.
I set up the Urogynaecology MDT and the multidisciplinary Pelvic Floor MDT for Calderdale and Kirklees. The Pelvic Floor Service has been awarded the British Society of Urogynaecology Accreditation.
I hold regular Urogynaecology Clinics at Spire Elland Hospital as well as Urodynamic studies, hysteroscopies and have a regular theatre list.
Research interests: I am the local principle investigator for several multicentre UK collaborative trials including Prospect Trial, VUE Study, OPAL Trial and FUTURE Study.
General Medical Council Number: C6036662
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr Yi Ling Chan at Spire include:
Gynaecology
- Urodynamics
- Vaginal repair operation
- Hysterectomy surgery
- Laparoscopy gynaecological investigation
- Labial reduction surgery (vaginal reshaping)
- Bladder investigations (cystoscopy)
- Stress urinary incontinence (SUI)
- Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) for women
- Hysteroscopy procedure
Other treatments
- Prolapse surgeries
- Laparoscopy gynaecological surgeries
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Laparoscopic surgery
Qualification and professional memberships
MB BS / Malaysia / 1996
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
MRCOG / London / 2003
Membership of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
FRCOG / London / 2015
Fellowship of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Professional memberships
Governance Committee, British Society of Urogynaecology
Affiliate Member, European Urogynaecological Association
Member, International Urogynecological Association
Member, British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy
Member, European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy
Elected Member, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
Current NHS posts
Consultant in Obstetrics and Urogynaecology, Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Personal profile
I am a proud mother and I enjoy cooking, outdoor activities, Chinese calligraphy and travelling.
I am fluent in English, Malay, Mandarin and Cantonese.
I enjoy my work as a volunteer for the Leeds Chinese Community School. During my time there I have taken part in fundraising and am actively involved in charity events including organising workshops, award ceremonies and performances for Chinese New Year to name but a few.