Gaity Ahmad

Dr Gaity Ahmad is a highly experienced Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician with over 20 years of clinical practice, and a recognised specialist in pelvic pain and endometriosis. She has broad expertise in general gynaecology alongside advanced subspecialist training in minimal access surgery, including laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures.

She became a Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) in 2002 and completed her specialist training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology within the North West Deanery in 2008. Dr Ahmad undertook advanced training in Intermediate Laparoscopic Surgery and Benign Abdominal Surgery, followed by a Masters degree in Advanced Gynaecological Endoscopy from the University of Surrey. Her expertise led to her appointment to the RCOG guideline committee, where she contributed to the development and review of national clinical guidelines.

Dr Ahmad has a strong commitment to medical education and training. She is an RCOG-recognised preceptor for the Advanced Training Skills Module in Benign Abdominal Surgery and is an established trainer in laparoscopic surgery, having successfully trained multiple specialty trainees. In recognition of her academic contributions and dedication to teaching, she was appointed Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Manchester in 2021.

Academically, Dr Ahmad has an extensive research profile, with over 30 peer-reviewed publications and contributions to gynaecology textbooks. She works closely with the Cochrane Gynaecology and Subfertility Group, is the Lead Author of the Cochrane Review on Laparoscopic Entry Techniques, and serves as Associate Editor for Cochrane Clinical Answers.

Clinically, Dr Ahmad led the development of the Northern Care Alliance Endometriosis Centre and currently leads this specialist service. She has particular expertise in the management of endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain, menstrual disorders, fibroids and subfertility, and is experienced in advanced day-case laparoscopic procedures, including laparoscopic hysterectomy.

Clinical Interests;

• Endometriosis
• Pelvic pain
• Menstrual disorders
• Fibroids
• Subfertility
• Minimal access surgery (laparoscopic and hysteroscopic)