Ms Pushpakala MaharajanObstetrics & Gynaecology in Harpenden
Ms Pushpakala Maharajan
MBBS DGO DFFP DRCOG MRCOG
GMC: 6048525Professional statement
Ms Pushpakala Maharajan is an established consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist practising in Hertfordshire and Milton Keynes. Her speciality focus is colposcopy, menopause, menstrual disorders, and abnormal bleeding, as well as minimal access surgery and benign gynaecological conditions. Presently, Ms Maharajan practices at two private clinics along with her work at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital NHS Trust.
She received her primary medical qualification in 1996 before completing her post-graduate degree in obstetrics and gynaecology at Madras Medical College. While doing her specialist training in the Oxford deanery, Mr Maharajan worked in various teaching hospitals.
Ms Maharajan has dedicated herself to work beyond the clinic hours and has committed her self to various lead roles in her career including college Tutor for trainees, education supervisor, colposcopy lead, and clinical Director. Currently she also runs the post-menopausal bleeding one-stop clinic. Her innovative procedures in the clinic have reduced the number of hospital admissions due to the reduced need for general anaesthesia. She is currently doing robotic surgeries and her vision is to improve patients journey during hospital stay, and introduce day case gynaecology operations.
One of Ms Maharajan's passions in her field is ensuring that women are treated in a holistic manner, giving them high-quality care by considering their opinions and views. She approaches her work in an evidence-based fashion and offers tailored care to each patient. Communication between patient and healthcare professionals is a foundation point of Ms Maharajan's healthcare beliefs.
She received her primary medical qualification in 1996 before completing her post-graduate degree in obstetrics and gynaecology at Madras Medical College. While doing her specialist training in the Oxford deanery, Mr Maharajan worked in various teaching hospitals.
Ms Maharajan has dedicated herself to work beyond the clinic hours and has committed her self to various lead roles in her career including college Tutor for trainees, education supervisor, colposcopy lead, and clinical Director. Currently she also runs the post-menopausal bleeding one-stop clinic. Her innovative procedures in the clinic have reduced the number of hospital admissions due to the reduced need for general anaesthesia. She is currently doing robotic surgeries and her vision is to improve patients journey during hospital stay, and introduce day case gynaecology operations.
One of Ms Maharajan's passions in her field is ensuring that women are treated in a holistic manner, giving them high-quality care by considering their opinions and views. She approaches her work in an evidence-based fashion and offers tailored care to each patient. Communication between patient and healthcare professionals is a foundation point of Ms Maharajan's healthcare beliefs.
Clinics
Spire Harpenden Hospital
Harpenden, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden AL5 4BP,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 31 years of experience
- Consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, Spire Harpenden Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Abnormal smear results
- Benign gynaecology
Professional memberships
- Member, The Royal College of Obstetrician and Gynaecology
- Member, British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology
Education
- MB BS, Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Med University (1995)
- Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Madras Medical College (2001)
Teaching posts
- Educational supervisor for GP/ST trainees, Luton and Dunstable University Hospitals NHS Trust
- College tutor in unit, NHS Trust (2014 to 2019)
Publications and conferences
- Ms Maharajan's research can be found on ResearchGate.
- Case report on Pyometra- to be submitted for RCOG congress (2019)
Languages spoken
- English
- Tamil
Registration number: 6048525
Reviews
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- Very pleasant and patient with my care, thank you
- Wonderful doctor. Kind, patient and reassuring. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone.
- Excellent service, would highly recommend
- Ms Pushpakala Maharajan is very personable and provides excellent care. Been very happy with my appointments and treatment.
- Ms Maharajan was really outstanding. Would highly recommend her. From beginning to end she was friendly, made me feel heard and treated my professionally and with thoughtfulness.
- Very professional but also pleasant and caring.Takes time to get to the root of the problem.
- Ms Maharajan was very reassuring and had a lovely caring manner taking time to explain symptoms and next steps.