Mr Kim Hinshaw
Consultant Gynaecologist
MB BS, MRCOG
Specialises in
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 offer general gynaecological private care, including management of menstrual (‘period’) problems, pelvic pain (including endometriosis), urinary incontinence, miscarriage (including recurrent miscarriage). I am able to support requests for pregnancy termination (both medical and surgical methods).
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 and Visiting Professor in the Faculty of Health Science, University of Sunderland.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Kim Hinshaw at Spire include:
Gynaecology
- Dilatation and curettage (D&C)
- Endometrial ablation surgery
- Female sterilisation
- Hysterectomy surgery
- Hysteroscopy procedure
- Laparoscopy investigation and treatment
- Vaginal repair operation
Other treatments
- Early pregnancy ultrasound
- Hysterectomy (vaginal, abdominal, laparoscopically assisted)
- Hysteroscopy (including endometrial ‘Novasure’ ablation for heavy periods)
- Laparoscopy (including management of ovarian cysts and endometriosis)
- Pelvic floor repair (including collagen graft repair)
- Reversal of female sterilisation
- Urinary incontinence procedures (tension-free vaginal tape)
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Important information about Covid-19 tests
Spire Washington Hospital is only able to provide Covid-19 tests to patients undergoing surgery at our hospital. Covid-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service.
Additional information
Clinical interests
Menstrual disorders
Special clinical interests: General gynaecology and associated surgical procedures – menstrual problems, pelvic pain (endometriosis), genital prolapse, urinary incontinence, Management of miscarriage (including recurrent miscarriage), Early pregnancy ultrasound, Termination of pregnancy.
Qualification and professional memberships
MB BS / University of Newcastle upon Tyne / 1982
Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Medicine
FRCOG / Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, London / 1988
Fellowship of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, London
Professional leadership
National Civilian Consultant Adviser to the British Army
Chair, UKOSS Steering Committee (United Kingdom Obstetric Surveillance System), Oxford
Current NHS posts
Consultant Gynaecologist at Sunderland Royal Hospital.
Director of Research & Innovation.
Personal profile
I manage a busy professional and family life, with two daughters (17 and 25) and a very active four year old grandson. Outside medicine I enjoy skiing, golf, cycling and (watching) rugby. Within medicine I lecture and teach nationally and internationally, particularly in the areas of obstetric emergency skills/drills training and human factors/patient safety. I remain involved with training in obstetrics and gynaecology at national level, developing the postgraduate curriculum in the specialty.
Contact information
| Telephone | 0191 418 8636 |
| Private secretary | Rachel Moore |
| Private secretary telephone | 0191 448 7338 - Extension 2293 |
| Private secretary email | rachel.moore@spirehealthcare.com |