Miss Melanie TipplesObstetrics & Gynaecology in Chichester
Miss Melanie Tipples
MBBS MRCog FRCSEd
GMC: 3666580Professional statement
Miss Melanie Tipples is a highly-experienced consultant gynaecologist based in Chichester. With over three decades of experience, Miss Tipples is an expert in numerous gynaecological conditions, and in the assessment and management of early-pregnancy patients and patients who suffer from abnormal bleeding. Her areas of expertise include minimal access hysterectomy, ultrasound, colposcopy, vulvar abnormality, vaginal prolapse and early pregnancy assessment.
Miss Tipples currently practises privately at Nuffield Health Chichester (adult patients), and St Richard’s Hospital (patients under the age of 18). She is also the Chair of the Medical Advisory Committee at the Nuffield Health Chichester and the Foundation Lead for St Richard’s Hospital.
In addition to her private practices, she is also the lead for gynaecology surgery at St Richard’s Hospital. She is a competent, double-qualified minimal-access surgeon, holding both her FRCOG and FRCSEd.
Miss Tipples has made numerous contributions to the field of gynaecology, including the introduction of the day case hysterectomy pathway to the University of Sussex Hospital Trust. She is currently working with Get It Right First Time (GRFT and NCIP) to promote the day case hysterectomy, and has put together a toolkit for units to use to introduce this pathway. She has personally undertaken 160 day case hysterectomies in the last 18 months.
Miss Tipples’ practice focuses on the assessment and management of patients on the fast-track pathway, including ultrasound, colposcopy and vulvoscopy. She is an accredited colposcopist, and an accredited trainer and examiner for the British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology.
Miss Tipples is highly experienced in the management of patients with abnormal bleeding, including assessment and surgery as required. She also supports the delivery of care for paediatric patients requiring advice on gynaecological matters.
Miss Tipples’ contributions to the field of gynaecology extend beyond her clinical work. She is an esteemed medical educator, and is currently the Head of School for Obstetrics and Gynaecology for Kent, Surrey and Sussex, and a National Recruitment Lead for obstetrics and gynaecology.
Miss Tipples is the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Fellows representative for Kent, Surrey and Sussex. She is also a member of many prestigious societies, including the British Society of Gynaecology, the Royal Society of Medicine and the British Society of Colposcopists.
Miss Tipples currently practises privately at Nuffield Health Chichester (adult patients), and St Richard’s Hospital (patients under the age of 18). She is also the Chair of the Medical Advisory Committee at the Nuffield Health Chichester and the Foundation Lead for St Richard’s Hospital.
In addition to her private practices, she is also the lead for gynaecology surgery at St Richard’s Hospital. She is a competent, double-qualified minimal-access surgeon, holding both her FRCOG and FRCSEd.
Miss Tipples has made numerous contributions to the field of gynaecology, including the introduction of the day case hysterectomy pathway to the University of Sussex Hospital Trust. She is currently working with Get It Right First Time (GRFT and NCIP) to promote the day case hysterectomy, and has put together a toolkit for units to use to introduce this pathway. She has personally undertaken 160 day case hysterectomies in the last 18 months.
Miss Tipples’ practice focuses on the assessment and management of patients on the fast-track pathway, including ultrasound, colposcopy and vulvoscopy. She is an accredited colposcopist, and an accredited trainer and examiner for the British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology.
Miss Tipples is highly experienced in the management of patients with abnormal bleeding, including assessment and surgery as required. She also supports the delivery of care for paediatric patients requiring advice on gynaecological matters.
Miss Tipples’ contributions to the field of gynaecology extend beyond her clinical work. She is an esteemed medical educator, and is currently the Head of School for Obstetrics and Gynaecology for Kent, Surrey and Sussex, and a National Recruitment Lead for obstetrics and gynaecology.
Miss Tipples is the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Fellows representative for Kent, Surrey and Sussex. She is also a member of many prestigious societies, including the British Society of Gynaecology, the Royal Society of Medicine and the British Society of Colposcopists.
Clinics
Nuffield Health Chichester Hospital
Chichester, 78 Broyle Rd, Chichester PO19 6WB,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 33 years of experience
- Consultant gynaecologist, Nuffield Health Chichester Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Vulvar abnormality
- Early pregnancy assessment
Professional memberships
- British Society of Gynaecology Endoscopists
- Royal Society of Medicine
Education
- FRCSEd, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- MRCOG, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Teaching posts
- Head of School for Obstetrics and Gynaecology for Kent, Surrey and Sussex
Positions in organisations
- National Recruitment Lead for Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Chair of the Medical Advisory Committee, Nuffield Health Chichester
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 3666580
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- From the moment I met Miss Tipples, I knew I was in safe hands.She made me feel so at ease with her kindness and compassion that she showed me.I was so scared when I arrived, but miss tipples gently reassured me and for the first time in a long time, I felt like I was being heard
- Miss Tipples was brilliant - everything from the communication and speed of which I was treated - I recovered so well and it’s all thanks to her. I would highly recommend Miss Tipples, you’re in the best hands.
- The doctor was just amazing, put my mind so at ease. A totally different experience to what I’m used to and I feel so much better about moving forward
- Melanie Tipples, I would certainly recommend as extremely professional consultant. Very pleasant in her manner. My operation has been dealt with now, with care and consideration, most importantly, swiftly. I felt very comfotable with Melaine and her team at the Nuffield. ThankyouDoctor's response -Thank you for takng time to complete the feedback. I am delighte that you are happy with your care. Wishing you all the best Melanie
- Melanie Tipples explained the whole process very clearly which helped very much with my anxieties about the surgical procedure. She was very kind, supportive and positive. I would definitely recommend her.
- Melanie is a brilliant consultant. Took my concerns seriously from the first appointment, was compassionate and understanding. Would advise anyone with similar medical issues to go and see her. I wouldn't go anywhere else now if I needed further advice / treatment