Mr Ilyas Arshad

Mr. Ilyas Arshad is a highly esteemed Consultant Gynaecologist and the Clinical Lead for the BSGE Accredited Endometriosis Centre at Liverpool Women’s Hospital. He also serves as the Chair for the Cheshire and Merseyside Endometriosis Group, reflecting his leadership and expertise in the field. Renowned for his proficiency in minimal access surgery, Mr. Arshad specializes in treating complex conditions such as endometriosis, adenomyosis, pelvic pain, fibroids, and menstrual disorders. His surgical expertise is complemented by advanced training in laparoscopic techniques, acquired at the prestigious BSGE-accredited Endometriosis Centre in Oxford. Additionally, he is skilled in robotic surgery and actively mentors other surgeons aspiring to specialize in this area. Mr. Arshad’s dedication to advancing his field is evidenced by the BSGE Travelling Fellowship Award he received in 2019. This accolade enabled him to pursue advanced endometriosis training under the guidance of Professor Horace Roman, a world-renowned specialist in bowel-related endometriosis and nerve-sparing surgery. In addition to his clinical work, Mr. Arshad holds an MSc in Medical Education and serves as a clinical supervisor for PhD research students at the University of Liverpool. He is also a valued faculty member for several BSGE courses and contributes to the BSGE subcommittee for awards and prizes. Mr. Arshad has made significant contributions to academic research, publishing numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals and authoring chapters in leading medical textbooks, including the 2023 edition of the Oxford Handbook for Obstetrics and Gynaecology. His research excellence has been recognized with prestigious awards, such as the European Society for Surgical Research prize and the Alan Gordan Travelling Fellowship prize. Mr. Arshad is an accredited member of the American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopists, as well as the British and Irish Associations of Robotic Gynaecological Surgeons, underscoring his commitment to maintaining the highest standards in gynecological surgery.