Ms Charlotte Chaliha
Professional statement
Ms Charlotte Chaliha is a leading obstetrician and gynaecologist in London. She graduated in physiological sciences from St Anne's College, Oxford, and in medicine from Selwyn College, Cambridge. She had dual accreditation in obstetrics and gynaecology as well as higher sub-specialist training in urogynaecology and a fellowship in uro-neurology.
Ms Chaliha's area of expertise lies in postpartum pelvic floor problems, postpartum perineal trauma such as anal sphincter damage, vaginal prolapse, bladder pain, recurrent urinary tract infections and urinary incontinence.
Her MD thesis was based on the: "Risk factors and causes of trauma to the pelvic floor during childbirth." She has a particular expertise in this area and has developed a specialist clinic for at the Royal London Hospital for women with childbirth-related problems such as urinary or faecal incontinence and perineal pain.
In 2007 she was appointed as a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist with a special interest in pelvic floor disorders at The Royal London Hospital. She has been lead urogynaecologist since 2013 for Barts Health NHS Trust and is the lead gynaecologist at the Royal London Hospital.
Ms Chaliha has authored numerous chapters and publications covering all aspects of pelvic floor investigation, surgery and pelvic floor damage related to childbirth. She has extensive obstetrics experience in high risk obstetrics and covers both NHS and private births. She has co-authoured the popular pregnancy book " the Contented Pregnancy" with the popular author Gina Ford.
Ms Chaliha co-leads one of only two nationally accredited pelvic floor services in the UK, integrating the management of bowel, bladder and pelvic floor dysfunction. Her expertise in this clinic is in the management of pelvic floor prolapse, constipation, urinary and faecal incontinence.
Ms Chaliha provides expert evidence for the courts in England and Wales on behalf of claimants and defendants in personal injury and clinical negligence actions. She has obtained the Bond Solon Cardiff University Expert Witness Certificate and completes around 50 medico-legal reports per year.
Clinics
Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth
NW8 St John's Wood London, 60 Grove End Road, NW8 9NHMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 34 years of experience
- Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, St John's & Elizabeth Hospital, London (present)
Subspecialties
- Postpartum pelvic floor
- Postpartum pelvic floor problems
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
- British Society of Urogynaecology
Education
- MA Physiological Sciences, University of Oxford (1986)
- MB BChir, University of Cambridge (1991)
Teaching posts
- Undergraduate OSCE teaching and tutorials
- MRCOG OSCE training including publication of the Past Test Part II Book (2003)
Publications and conferences
- In conjunction with Britain’s number 1 parenting author, Gina Ford, Ms Chaliha co-wrote the book: “The Contented Pregnancy,” (published in March 2013)
- Authored numerous chapters and publications covering all aspects of pelvic floor investigation, surgery and pelvic floor damage related to childbirth.
Prizes and awards
- Lindo Wing Fellowship Prize (2005)
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
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- The best!
- Dr Chaliha is in my experience the most knowledgeable effective and efficient Dr in her field. Combined with her natural empathy and ability to make you feel comfortable at all times then I have no hesitation in recommending her and her super efficient team!
- Dr Chaliha was incredibly thorough and responsive, she really helped me to get to the bottom of the issues as well as with communication with my GP.
- I attended Ms Chaliha having had a miserable 6 months with 14 urinary tract infections. With her excellent treatment, she has given me my life back!
- Consultation was very thorough and Ms Chaliha is rare combination of depth of knowledge with gentleness and compassion. Clear plan of action given and I am very happy to have found her!
- Consultation was very thorough and Ms Chaliha is rare combination of depth of knowledge with gentleness and compassion. Clear plan of action given and I am very happy to have found her!
- Ms Chaliha listened carefully to my problems. Her examination was very gentle. Ms Chaliha also noticed that I had very large heamhorroids and urged me to go and see another specialist. I felt cared for as a whole person. The outcomes have been life chang.
- Dr Charlotte is excellent - kind, empathetic and comes up with a plan to help. Can’t recommend her enough.
- Dr Charlotte is excellent - kind, empathetic and comes up with a plan to help. Can’t recommend her enough.
- Very humble and friendly.