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Dr Shahla AhmedObstetrics & Gynaecology in Central London
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Dr Shahla Ahmed

Obstetrics & Gynaecology in Central London

MBBS MRCOG MD
GMC: 3258796

5.017reviewsReview

Expert in:
Ultrasound
Transvaginal ultrasound
Ectopic pregnancy
Miscarriage
Colposcopy
Abnormal smear test
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Professional statement

Dr Shahla Ahmed is a leading consultant gynaecologist in London who holds a special interest in early pregnancy assessment, including miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, emergency gynaecology, and ultrasound. She is an expert in abnormal cervical smears and colposcopy, and menopause.

Dr Ahmed graduated from the Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine in 1987. She further gained her experience in obstetrics and gynaecology whilst training at Nottingham City Hospital, the National University Hospital in Singapore and St Mary’s Hospital in London where she now holds her private clinic. Dr Ahmed completed her thesis whilst studying the effects of HIV on the cervix at the Royal Free Hospital.

Clinics

  • St Mary's Hospital profile image

    St Mary's Hospital

    Central London, Praed Street, Paddington, W2 1NY

    Medical insurances accepted

    Bupa
    AVIVA
    Cigna
    WPA
    Simply Health
    I'm paying for myself
    Allianz
    CS Healthcare

Credentials

Professional experience

  • 38 years of experience
  • Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, St Mary's Hospital (2007 - present)

Subspecialties

  • Pain and bleeding in early pregnancy (miscarriage and ectopic)
  • Emergency gynaecology
  • Ultrasound
  • Abnormal smears/colposcopy
  • Menopause
  • Abnormal periods
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Professional memberships

  • Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)
  • British Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (BSCCP)

Education

  • MB BS, University of London (1987)
  • MRCOG (1993)
  • MD, University of London (2007)
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Teaching posts

  • Lead for undergraduate obstetrics and gynaecology, Imperial College at St Mary's Hospital

Publications and conferences

  • Kek LP, Thai AC, Ahmed SM, Ratnam SS. Home glucose monitoring in management of diabetes in pregnancy in Singapore. Annals, Academy of Medicine, Singapore 1991; 19 (4): 467 - 472.
  • Kek LP, Thai AC, Ahmed SM, Joseph R, Ratnam SS. Management of diabetes mellitus in pregnancy using home glucose monitoring: 3 years’ experience (1992). Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolism 1992; 3 (suppl 2): 27 - 29
  • Raman S, Ahmed SM. Temperature drop in normal term new-born infants born at the University Hospital, Kuala Lumpur. Aust. NZ J Obstet Gynaecol 1992; 332:117.
  • Obstetric outcome with increasing maternal age. Viegas OAC, Leong WP, Ahmed SM, and Ratnam SS. J Bio Soc Sci 1994; 26: 261 - 267.
  • Primary re-anastomosis of colonic perforation in unprepared bowel. Ngoi SS, Ahmed SM, Tekant Y, Chia YW, Rauff A. Annals, Academy of Medicine, Singapore 1992.
  • Advances in the treatment of HIV and AIDS 4: Vertical transmission of HIV. Ahmed SM. The Diplomate 1999; 5 (4): 275 - 279.
  • Immunity in the normal female lower genital tract and the impact of HIV infection. Ahmed SM, Al-Doujaily H, V Kitchen, Johnson MA, Poulter LW (2001). Scand J Immunol 2001; Jul-Aug, 54 (1-2): 225 - 238.
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus in pregnancy. Mini-symposium: Infections in pregnancy. Penn ZJ, Ahmed SM. Current Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2000; 10: 190 - 195
  • Melanoma and HRT; to prescribe or not to prescribe. Durvasula R, Ahmed SM, Vashisht A, Studd JW. Climacteric 2002; 5: 197 - 200.
  • The cellular response associated with CIN in HIV-positive and HIV-negative subjects. Ahmed SM, Al-Doujaily H, V Kitchen, Johnson MA, Poulter LW. Scandinavian Journal of Immunology 2002, Aug; 56(2): 204 - 211.
  • HIV related Gynaecological Malignancies. Ahmed SM . Current Medical Literature - Gynaecological Oncology 2002; 3 (3): 53 - 58.
  • Transvaginal sonographic diagnosis of appendicitis in acute pelvic pain. Haider Z, Condous G, Ahmed SM, Bourne T. J Ultrasound Med. 2006 Sep; 25(9):1243-4.
  • Gestational sac and embryonic growth are not useful as criteria to define miscarriage: a multicenter observational study. Abdallah Y1, Daemen A, Guha S, Syed S, Naji O, Pexsters A, Kirk E, Stalder C, Gould D, Ahmed S, Bottomley C, Timmerman D, Bourne T. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2011 Nov;38(5):503-9. doi: 10.1002/uog.10075. Epub 2011 Oct 13.
  • Limitations of current definitions of miscarriage using mean gestational sac diameter and crown-rump length measurements: a multicenter observational study. Abdallah Y1, Daemen A, Kirk E, Pexsters A, Naji O, Stalder C, Gould D, Ahmed S, Guha S, Syed S, Bottomley C, Timmerman D, Bourne T. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2011 Nov;38(5):497-502. doi: 10.1002/uog.10109. Epub 2011 Oct 13
  • Appropriate ultrasound case selection and follow up in medical management of miscarriage (MMOM), S Mohan, S Ahmed, S Syed, M Aziz, E Edwards, M Velasco, D Gould. Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2011, 38 (Suppl):260-261.
  • Racial differences in female urethral morphology and levator hiatal dimensions: An ultrasound study. Derpapas A, Ahmed S, Vijaya G, Digesu GA, Regan L, Fernando R, Khullar V.Neurourol Urodyn. 2011 Dec 20. doi: 10.1002/nau.21181. [Epub ahead of print]
  • Intraobserver and interobserver reliability of the three-dimensional ultrasound imaging of femal urethral sphincter using a translabial technique. G Alessandro Digesu, Nishee Calandrini, Alexandros Derpapas, Pasquale Gallo, Shahla Ahmed, Vik Khullar. Int Urogynecol J. Jan 2012. DOI 10.1007/s00192-1669-3.
  • Real time visualisation and analysis of internal examinations – seeing the unseen. Alejandro Granados, Niels Hald, Aimee Di Marco, Shahla Ahmed, Naomi Low-Beer, Jenny Higham, Roger Kneebone, and Fernando Bello. P. Golland et al. (Eds.): MICCAI 2014, Part I, LNCS 8673, pp. 617–625, 2014. © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2014
  • Imaging in the post-partum period: clinical challenges, normal findings, and common imaging pitfalls. Attor Al-Muzrakchi, Noorulhuda Jawad, Mary Crofton, Shahla Ahmed, Elizabeth Dick, Wladyslaw Gedroyc, Nishat Bharwani. Abdominal Radiology 2017. DOI: 10.1007/s00261-017-1090-y
  • 'Standardizing the bimanual vaginal examination through creating a cognitive task analysis'. International journal of obstetrics and gynaecology. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ijgo.12260/abstract
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Languages spoken

  • English
  • Urdu
  • Hindi
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Registration number: 3258796

Reviews

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17 reviews

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  • 7 June 2023

    E.E.

    Verified patient
  • great service
    28 March 2022

    S.S.

    Verified patient
  • Miss Ahmed is a fantastic, professional, kind and reassuring doctor. Her PA, Lucy is also super helpful and quick to arrange appointments. Would definitely recommend.
    22 January 2022

    Z.M.

    Verified patient
    Doctor's response -
    Thank youvert much. Lucy and I are very glad to have been of help.
  • Dr Ahmed is my private gynecologist since 2015. I can’t recommend her highly enough. She is kind, professional, always takes time with patients, explaining every concern that one may have. My last appointment was at her fantastic new clinic at One Welbeck
    23 December 2021

    K.K.

    Verified patient
    Doctor's response -
    Thank you for your kind comments. Am just happy that I can help. Have a lovely Xmas and New Year.
  • It was a great experience seeing Dr Ahmed. She listened to my medical history and documented details carefully. I was well looked after and informed every step of the procedure. She also looked at my test results thoroughly and gave me the best advice.
    17 December 2021

    W.L.

    Verified patient
  • Very patient, very professional, and very responsible! Excellent doctor!
    13 December 2021

    X.D.

    Verified patient
  • Great office facilities, staff efficient and kind, and Dr very responsive with follow-up. Whole team is top notch
    13 December 2021

    E.R.

    Verified patient
  • Dr Ahmed is caring and compassionate resulting in a comfortable space to discuss symptoms and potential treatments. She is always thorough in her diagnosis and explanation, finding the best and most appropriate way to treat both medically and holistically
    8 December 2021

    S.S.

    Verified patient
  • Would 100% recommend
    7 December 2021

    E.B.

    Verified patient
  • Miss Ahmed is a wonderful gynaecologist who makes one feel at ease. I’m very grateful to her and highly recommend Miss Ahmed for any woman looking for a gynaecologist she can trust.
    27 September 2021

    N.J.

    Verified patient
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Treatments

The doctor is expert in

Abnormal smear test

Colposcopy

Ectopic pregnancy

Miscarriage

Transvaginal ultrasound

Ultrasound

The doctor also specialises in:

4D ultrasound

Breakthrough bleeding

Cone biopsy

Contraceptive methods

Doppler Ultrasound

Early menopause

Endometrial polyps

Gynaecological examination

Heavy periods

High-risk pregnancy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr Shahla Ahmed's specialty?

Dr Shahla Ahmed is a consultant specialising in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, with extensive experience in assessing and treating patients within this field.

Which conditions and treatments does Dr Shahla Ahmed specialise in?

Dr Shahla Ahmed is a obstetrician & Gynaecologist who provides assessment and treatment for Ultrasound, Transvaginal ultrasound, Ectopic pregnancy, Miscarriage, Colposcopy and Abnormal smear test. During your consultation, you will be informed of the most suitable options following a personalised evaluation.

How many years of experience does Dr Shahla Ahmed have?

Dr Shahla Ahmed has 38 years of professional experience as a consultant obstetrician & Gynaecologist, providing specialist assessment and treatment in this medical field.

What do patients say about Dr Shahla Ahmed?

Patients give a rating of 5.0 out of 5 to Dr Shahla Ahmed, a score considered excellent. This average is based on 17 verified patient reviews, reflecting the experience of those who have attended an appointment.

Are Dr Shahla Ahmed's reviews verified?

Yes. All Dr Shahla Ahmed's reviews come from verified patients who have attended either an in-person or an e-Consultation appointment. We use a system that ensures authenticity and prevents fake reviews. Some profiles may also display reviews from other platforms, which follow their own verification policies, with the source always clearly indicated.

Where does Dr Shahla Ahmed practise?

Dr Shahla Ahmed practises in Central London at Praed Street, Paddington, offering in-person care and access to services as a obstetrician & Gynaecologist.

How can I book an appointment with Dr Shahla Ahmed?

You can book an appointment with Dr Shahla Ahmed directly from this page by selecting the time that suits you best. Alternatively, you can call the phone number shown if you prefer personalised assistance.

Does Dr Shahla Ahmed see NHS patients?

Many specialists featured on Top Doctors also hold NHS positions. However, appointments arranged for Dr Shahla Ahmed through this platform are private, either self-pay or covered by private medical insurance.

Does Dr Shahla Ahmed offer private appointments?

Yes, Dr Shahla Ahmed offers private appointments for patients seeking flexible and direct access to a consultant obstetrician & Gynaecologist.

Does Dr Shahla Ahmed offer online consultations?

Yes, Dr Shahla Ahmed offers online consultations. You can book an appointment directly from this page by selecting the date and time that suit you best. Personalised assistance is also available by calling the number displayed on this page.

Does Dr Shahla Ahmed accept insurance?

Dr Shahla Ahmed works with the following private medical insurance providers: Bupa, AVIVA, Cigna, WPA, Simply Health, Allianz, CS Healthcare, Vitality, The Exeter Friendly, Pru Health, Groupama, April, Freedom, National Assurance, General Medical, Saga, Healix, Legal & General Insurance, Health-online, Benenden Health , Alliance Health Group, Police Mutual, Aetna, Tricare, Asia Medical Assistance, AIG, Health Now, Humanis, International SOS and Standard Life. If your insurer is not listed, you may contact the practice directly to confirm your coverage.

What is Dr Shahla Ahmed's availability?

Dr Shahla Ahmed's availability depends on the appointment slots open at any given time. On this page, you can check current availability, and if no slots are shown, you can request an appointment or contact the practice directly.

What payment methods does Dr Shahla Ahmed offer?

You can pay for your consultation with Dr Shahla Ahmed using the following methods: Self-paying.

What languages does Dr Shahla Ahmed speak?

Dr Shahla Ahmed is a obstetrician & Gynaecologist who offers consultations in English, Urdu and Hindi.

How is Dr Shahla Ahmed selected to appear on this platform?

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