Miss Desiree Kolomainen

Miss Desiree Kolomainen is a renowned and respected Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with sub-speciality training in gynaecological oncology. She practices at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as well as at Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. Miss Kolomainen specialises in early detection and treatments of gynaecological cancers including cervical, ovarian, vaginal, vulval and endometrial cancer. She treats women affected by a variety of conditions including ovarian cysts, abnormal smears requiring colposcopy/treatment, abnormal bleeding, pelvic pain, menopause, vulval disease, and well women health check. Miss Kolomainen is qualified to perform both open and laparoscopic surgery; also performs colposcopy for patients with abnormal smears, and, offer treatment under local anaesthesia where appropriate.

Miss Désirée Kolomainen graduated from King's College School of Medicine, London. Following completion of training in obstetrics and gynaecology in North East Thames, she undertook a fellowship at St George's Hospital, London, and completed a three-year subspecialty training in gynaecological cancer at The Royal Marsden Hospital. She has RCOG dual accreditation as an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist (CCT 2006) and as a Gynaecological Oncologist (CCT 2011). Miss Kolomainen has RCOG certification in colposcopy, laparoscopy and gynaecological ultrasound. Miss Kolomainen has presented at both national and international meetings on early stage of ovarian cancer; surgical management of bowel obstruction in ovarian cancer; and, surgery for recurrent ovarian cancer. Miss Kolomainen holds the position as Chair of South East London Cancer Alliance.