
Mrs Monika VijConsultant Gynaecologist and Subspecialist Urogynaecologist in Swansea
Mrs Monika Vij
MBBS MS (India) MD (Plymouth, UK) DFFP MRCOG
GMC: 6029929Professional statement
Mrs Monika Vij is a leading consultant gynaecologist and subspecialist urogynaecologist based in South Wales specialising in prolapse, pelvic pain, general urogynaecology, urinary incontinence and recurrent UTIs. Mrs Vij is the only accredited sub-specialist in urogynaecology in Wales and performs a wide range of surgical procedures for complex prolapse and incontinence, which includes all non-mesh procedures.
Mrs Vij graduated from Kanpur University, India in 1996 and obtained postgraduate training with a master's in obstetrics and gynaecology. She then moved to the UK to undergo further postgraduate training in obstetrics and gynaecology. She later went on to complete full training in general gynaecology and urogynaecology in London, Bristol and Plymouth.
Mrs Vij is dedicated to teaching, regularly sharing her skills with junior surgeons and is also the deputy trainer of the sub-speciality training programme in urogynaecology in Wales. She takes on a multi-disciplinary approach when treating her patients and actively works alongside specialist pelvic floor physiotherapists and continence nurses.
She is on the committee of the Welsh Pelvic Health Implementation Group and holds many prestigious memberships, including with the British Society of Urogynaecologists, International Continence Society and International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Mrs Vij graduated from Kanpur University, India in 1996 and obtained postgraduate training with a master's in obstetrics and gynaecology. She then moved to the UK to undergo further postgraduate training in obstetrics and gynaecology. She later went on to complete full training in general gynaecology and urogynaecology in London, Bristol and Plymouth.
Mrs Vij is dedicated to teaching, regularly sharing her skills with junior surgeons and is also the deputy trainer of the sub-speciality training programme in urogynaecology in Wales. She takes on a multi-disciplinary approach when treating her patients and actively works alongside specialist pelvic floor physiotherapists and continence nurses.
She is on the committee of the Welsh Pelvic Health Implementation Group and holds many prestigious memberships, including with the British Society of Urogynaecologists, International Continence Society and International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Clinics

Sancta Maria Hospital
Swansea, Ffynone Road, SA1 6DFMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 20 years of experience
- Consultant Gynaecologist and Subspecialist Urogynaecologist, Sancta Maria Hospital, Swansea (present)
Subspecialties
- Management of recurrent UTIs
- Urogynaecology
Professional memberships
- Welsh Pelvic Health Implementation Group
- British Society of Urogynaecology
Education
- MB BS Kanpur University (1996)
- MS ( India, 2000)
Teaching posts
- Training programme director of the sub-speciality training programme in urogynaecology
Positions in organisations
- vice chairman of BSUG governance committee
Publications and conferences
- View Mrs Vij's publications on ResearchGate
Languages spoken
- English
- Punjabi
Registration number: 6029929
Reviews
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- Mrs vij was so pleasant and friendly which made it easy to talk to her. She explained my problem and gave good advice and where i could get more information .
- I have received outstanding and considerate treatment throughout. I feel Mrs Vij goes above and beyond the usual levels of a medical consultant and I’m truly grateful.
- Top docs gave me the wrong address on the email confirmation. An address in uplands Swansea rather than the new hospital. We had to travel across town at a high traffic time and therefore late.Doctor's response -Thank you for the feedback . We will ensure that correct address is in the email
- Was very impressed with the Sancta Maria hospital also the welcome received. Doctor Vij a really caring and understanding Doctor made me feel at ease and explained everything to myself and my husband. Would have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone requiring GynaecologyDoctor's response -Thank you for the kind words
- Was very impressed with the Sancta Maria hospital also the welcome received. Doctor Vij a really caring and understanding Doctor made me feel at ease and explained everything to myself and my husband. Would have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone requiring GynaecologyDoctor's response -Thank you for the kind words
- I found Dr Vij very informative and helpful. She did not keep me waiting and answered all my questions.
- Very happy with my first appointment. Really lovely Doctor. I felt comfortable and at ease while being examined and everything was explained to me with sensitivity and understanding. I would definitely recommend Mrs. Vij
- Very happy with my first appointment. Really lovely Doctor. I felt comfortable and at ease while being examined and everything was explained to me with sensitivity and understanding. I would definitely recommend Mrs. Vij
- Every part of my experience was completely profession ,efficient and sensitively undertaken. Many thanks.