Mr Alasdair Crawford Drake

I have 20 years of experience as a colposcopist and hold regular clinics for the assessment and treatment of abnormal cervical smears. 

In addition to treating cervical conditions including cancer, I treat conditions including endometriosis, gynaecological cancer, issues relating to menopause and post-menopause, menorrhagia, menstrual disorders and prolapse.

My principal areas of expertise are the major surgery and treatment of cancer and keyhole surgery. 

Much of the surgery I perform is minimal access including laparoscopic treatment of endometriosis, ovarian cysts and hysterectomy. Many operations can be performed in this way, even after previous surgery, and can bring real benefits to women including faster recovery and lower complications. I also perform less invasive treatments for heavy periods (endometrial ablation) and hysteroscopic and vaginal surgery including removal of fibroids.

I regularly perform major and radical operations for ovarian, uterine (womb), cervical and vulval cancers. Women are referred to me directly by their GP and many by other gynaecologists. The best outcomes for these conditions are achieved by specialist surgery. I also perform major surgery for non-cancer problems including hysterectomy and more complex benign surgery such as severe endometriosis, huge fibroids or after repeated surgery. The skills I developed as a cancer surgeon really help me to complete these more difficult operations safely.

I believe that women need total faith in their doctor. This trust requires top class information, choice and support coupled with the highest levels of expertise, surgical skills, outcomes and aftercare. I aim to deserve this trust whilst at the same time being kind, approachable, gentle and honest. I give all my patients the same reassurance, care and attention however big or small their problems may seem.