Mr Kim Hinshaw

Practising at

Spire Washington Hospital

Treatment information

Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Kim Hinshaw at Spire include:

Gynaecology

• Termination of pregnancy (Abortion)
• Dilatation and curettage (D&C)
• Endometrial ablation surgery
• Female sterilisation
• Hysterectomy surgery
• Hysteroscopy procedure
• Laparoscopy investigation and treatment
• Vaginal repair operation

Professional profile

I have been an NHS consultant in obstetrics and gynaecology at Sunderland Royal Hospital since 1994, and previously a lecturer in obstetrics and gynaecology at the University of Aberdeen. I have clinical sessions in both obstetrics and gynaecology and have active research interests in labour management and miscarriage. I am Director of Research for the Trust.

I offer general gynaecological private care, including: Hysteroscopy, Laparoscopy, Pelvic floor repair (including graft repair), Hysterectomy (vaginal & abdominal & laparoscopically assisted), Reversal of female sterilisation, Urinary incontinence procedures (Tension-free Vaginal Tape), Miscarriage management (including recurrent misscarriage), Management of endometriosis, Termination of Pregnancy, Pelvic & Pregnancy Ultrasound.

Clinical Interests

Private contact details

Qualification and professional memberships

MB BS / University of Newcastle upon Tyne / 1982
Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Medicine

Professional leadership

National Consultant Adviser to the Army

Current NHS posts

Consultant Gynaecologist at Sunderland Royal Hospital.

Personal Profile

I  manage to maintain a busy professional and family life with two daughters (14 and 23). Outside medicine I enjoy skiing, rugby, golf and curry! Within medicine I lecture and teach nationally and internationally, particularly in the areas of obstetric emergency skills/drills training and early pregnancy complications. I am involved with training & recruitment in obstetrics and gynaecology at national level with chairmanship of RCOG educational committees.