Professor Vasanth Andrews is a Consultant Gynaecologist working at Nuffield Health Woking and Guildford. He graduated from the United and Medical and Dental Schools of Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals, London in 1996. He has more than 25 years of experience as an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. He has clinical and research interests in minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery and problems following childbirth. He is experienced in performing operative laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery including hysterectomies and treating endometriosis. He was trained in laparoscopic surgery by Professor Jeremy Wright and obtained a Distinction in his Master's degree in advanced gynaecological minimally invasive surgery. He is also experienced in performing open and vaginal surgery.

Vasanth also has a keen interest in problems following childbirth. Specifically, he has interests in the management of obstetric anal sphincter injuries (third and fourth-degree tears), and perineal problems including wound breakdown and painful intercourse after childbirth. He trained to perform endoanal ultrasound and anal manometry under Professor Abdul Sultan and Professor Ranee Thakar. His research in this field led to his Doctorate in the diagnosis and management of Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries.

He has been a member of the council of the RCOG and divisional medical director.

Special interests

• Laparoscopic Surgery.

• General gynaecology.

• Abdominal and vaginal surgery.

• Menopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

• Problems following childbirth including perineal and anal sphincter disorders. 

Languages spoken

English, Tamil