Mr Raef Faris

Professional statement

Mr Raef Faris is a distinguished consultant gynaecologist and fertility specialist based in London. He is renowned for his expertise in various sub-specialties, including in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, fibroids, endometriosis surgery, and myomectomy.

Mr Faris qualified in medicine from Cairo University, Egypt in 1991 before pursuing further training and undertaking a Master’s degree. After relocating to the UK in 1999, he achieved membership and later fellowship of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. He undertook specialist training in obstetrics and gynaecology at The Ipswich Hospital and Nottingham University Hospitals. He has been appointed as a consultant at Chelsea and St. Mary’s Hospital Imperial College London since 2009, where he continues to run a dedicated colposcopy service. He sees private patients at HCA The Lister Hospital, where he has practised since 2007 as a consultant gynaecologist and fertility specialist.

As a member of the Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) at The Lister Hospital, Mr Faris plays a pivotal role in shaping the esteemed institution's strategies and policies. In addition, he actively contributes to medical education and training, and is accredited as a trainer for embryo transfer, assisted conception, pelvic ultrasound, and quality management of fertility services by the British Fertility Society. He is also an accredited trainer in colposcopy by the BSCCP. He remains actively involved in research, participating in numerous national studies in fertility. He is also a regular invited speaker at international meetings of fellow specialists. Mr Faris has published a number of academic articles which appear in revered peer-reviewed journals.