Mr Sandeep Sharma
Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
MBBS, MD, FRCOG
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I trained and worked as a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the Indian Armed Forces before moving and settling in Yorkshire in 2003. Since 2009 I have been working as a Consultant at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals and became Head of Women's Services in 2017. I am also the Clinical Lead for Cancers for the Trust and regularly perform total laparoscopic hysterectomy for early endometrial cancers, laparoscopic removal of ovarian cysts or removal of ovaries to prevent cancers in BRCA gene mutation carriers.
I have been treating women with heavy periods by performing endometrial ablation. I have managed fibroids through hysteroscopic resection of submucous fibroids, myomectomy or hysterectomy. I regularly perform vaginal prolapse surgery and treat vulva diseases. I have a special interest in the management of menopause and prevention of osteoporosis. I am passionate about teaching and train colleagues and junior doctors in laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery.
I work with the following private medical insurance providers: Aviva Health, AXA PPP Healthcare, Bupa, Bupa On Demand, Cigna, Exeter Family Friendly, Freedon Health, Simplyhealth, Vitality Health (Pru Health), Westfield Health.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Sandeep Sharma at Spire include:
Gynaecology
- Cervical smears
- Colposcopy
- Dilatation and curettage (D&C)
- Female sterilisation
- Hysteroscopy procedure
- Hysterectomy surgery
- Laparoscopy gynaecological investigation
- Ovarian cyst removal
- Vaginal repair operation
Other treatments
- Endometrial ablation
- Endometrial resection
- Excision vaginal lumps
- Hormonal coil
- Menopause
- Vulva disease
- Vaginal prolapse surgery
- Laparoscopic hysterectomy
- Oophorectomy
- Osteoporosis
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Hysteroscopy
Hysterectomy
Menstrual disorders
Prolapse
I have a special interest in the prevention of gynaecological cancers and perform keyhole surgery to prevent ovarian and uterine (womb) cancer.
Qualification and professional memberships
MBBS / University of Pune, India / 1988
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
MD (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) / University of Pune, India / 1995
Doctor of Medicine
Diplomate National Board / New Delhi, India / 1996
National Board of Examinations
Professional memberships
British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy
British Gynaecology Cancer Society
Research and publications
Mr Sharma has been involved in clinical research in osteoporosis and menopause at the University of Hull. This involved bone densitometry, evaluating alternative to HRT and research into the prevention and management of osteoporosis and menopause problems.
Current NHS posts
Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust.
Clinical Lead for Gynaecological Cancers, Mid Yorkshire Hospital NHS Trust.
Personal profile
In the Spring of 2018 I achieved my lifelong ambition of becoming a qualified skydiver. I enjoy running and get tremendous satisfaction from raising money for various charities by taking part in full/half marathons and treks. I lead a team every summer at the Yorkshire 3 peaks challenge. I enjoy different cuisines and love cooking and spending time with my family including two daughters.