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An expert guide to fibroid embolisation - Online interview
In this online interview, Dr Aidan Shaw, renowned consultant interventional radiologist, o...
Dr Aidan Shaw
FRCR(Interventional Radiology) MRCS BMBS BMMedSci
GMC: 6101895Professional statement
Dr Aidan Shaw is a highly distinguished consultant interventional radiologist in Tunbridge Wells who specialises in vascular and non-vascular intervention. With over 20 years of experience, Dr Shaw possesses particular expertise in the use of embolisation techniques, including pelvic vein embolisation and varicocele embolisation, as well as uterine artery embolisation for fibroids and adenomyosis, prostate artery embolisation for benign prostate hyperplasia, and ovarian vein embolisation for pelvic congestion syndrome. Dr Shaw consults privately at The Wells Suite, Tunbridge Wells Hospital.
Dr Shaw, who is part of the acclaimed Kent and Sussex Radiology Group, is also highly proficient in USS and CT guided biopsy and drainage, central venous access, IVC filter and removal, upper and lower gastrointestinal dilatation and stenting, for which he has been commended with several national awards. Dr Shaw undertook his higher specialist surgical training at the prestigious Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, where he additionally accomplished two years of fellowship training in vascular and interventional radiology.
For more than two years, Dr Shaw previously served as the head of the communications committee at the British Society of Interventional Radiology. Since last year, he holds the position of clinical director of imaging at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, where he practises as a consultant since 2014, providing advanced vein services for vascular and non-vascular concerns such as pelvic veins congestion.
Beyond his clinical practice, Dr Shaw has published extensively in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and contributed to interventional radiology books and book chapters. He has given multiple presentations in the field of radiology and surgery, and is a fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists. His professional memberships, including in the Royal College of Surgeons and The Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe, reflect his long-standing and leading role in his field of practice.
Dr Shaw, who is part of the acclaimed Kent and Sussex Radiology Group, is also highly proficient in USS and CT guided biopsy and drainage, central venous access, IVC filter and removal, upper and lower gastrointestinal dilatation and stenting, for which he has been commended with several national awards. Dr Shaw undertook his higher specialist surgical training at the prestigious Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, where he additionally accomplished two years of fellowship training in vascular and interventional radiology.
For more than two years, Dr Shaw previously served as the head of the communications committee at the British Society of Interventional Radiology. Since last year, he holds the position of clinical director of imaging at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, where he practises as a consultant since 2014, providing advanced vein services for vascular and non-vascular concerns such as pelvic veins congestion.
Beyond his clinical practice, Dr Shaw has published extensively in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and contributed to interventional radiology books and book chapters. He has given multiple presentations in the field of radiology and surgery, and is a fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists. His professional memberships, including in the Royal College of Surgeons and The Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe, reflect his long-standing and leading role in his field of practice.
Clinics
Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 22 years of experience
- Consultant Interventional Radiologist, Kent & Sussex Radiology Group (present)
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Radiologists
- Royal College of Surgeons
Education
- FRCR (Interventional Radiology), Royal College of Radiologists (2011)
- MRCS, Royal College of Surgeons (2007)
Publications and conferences
- Dr Shaw’s publications are available on his PubMed profile
- Dr Aidan Shaw talks with Dr Phil Haslam, British Society of Interventional Radiology
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 6101895
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- Dr Shaw performed my PAE. Prostate reduced by 43%. He was very professional throughout took time to explain everything. I was very impressed and delighted with the outcome.
- Excellent specialist.excellent service.The secretary was very helpful and professional.Dr Aidan Shaw spoke with me about my condition and explained in details the treatment and the side affects off the treatment that I will need to have.