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Professor Yacoub KhalafObstetrics & Gynaecology in Central London
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Professor Yacoub Khalaf

Obstetrics & Gynaecology in Central London

MB BCh MSc MD FRCOG MFFP
GMC: 4228291

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Expert in:
Infertility
Assisted reproductive technology
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
Recurrent miscarriage
Fibroids
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
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Professional statement

Professor Yacoub Khalaf is a renowned consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist based in London. He is an internationally recognised expert in infertility management and assisted conception, as well as in the conservative management of uterine fibroids. Dr Khalaf qualified in Egypt at the highly regarded Assiut University. He completed his MD in Birmingham.

Professor Yacoub Khalaf sees patients at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, where he is the head of fertility services and is the director of the Assisted Conception Unit (ACU) and centre for pre-implantantion genetic diagnosis (PGD). He is chair of the Scientific and Clinical Advances Advisory Committee at HFEA and a member of the board of directors of the International Society for IVF. He is a professor of reproductive medicine and surgery at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital and King's College London.

He is an advisor to the National Institute for Health Care & Clinical Excellence (NICE) and is the principal investigator of several NIHR-funded research grants, as well as several randomised controlled trials. He's published on various aspects of assisted conception, reproductive medicine, and surgery, in major journals including the Lancet, NEJM, Nature, BMJ and Nature Cell Biology.

Professor Khalaf also has national and international experience in research degrees, supervision and assessment. He's been an invited speaker on fertility and assisted reproduction for numerous conferences worldwide. He has also appeared on national television on channels such as the ITV, BBC, and Channel 4. He is the past chair of the RCOG national clinical studies group in reproductive medicine and surgery. He's also an ex-member of the RCOG research committee and was previously an associate editor of the RBM online journal.

Clinics

Guy's and St Thomas' Private Healthcare
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    Guy’s and St Thomas’ Private Healthcare

    Central London, Great Maze Pond, SE1 9RT

    Medical insurances accepted

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

Credentials

Professional experience

  • 31 years of experience
  • Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Guy's and St Thomas' Private Healthcare
  • Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, London Bridge Hospital
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Subspecialties

  • Assisted conception
  • Reproductive medicine
  • Dilation and Curettage
  • Early Pregnancy Scan
  • Early Pregnancy Care
  • Endometrial Biopsy
  • Hysteroscopy
  • Fibroid surgery
  • In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)
  • Ultrasound
  • Myomectomy
  • Early Pregnancy
  • Endometriosis
  • Amenorrhoea
  • Fibroids
  • Infertility
  • Miscarriage
  • Male Infertility
  • Ovarian Cysts
  • Subfertility
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Professional memberships

  • The Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority (HFEA) Board
  • Chair of The Scientific and Clinical Advances Committee of the HFEA
  • Chair of The RCOG National Clinical Studies group in Reproductive Medicine & Surgery
  • The RCOG Research Committee
  • Executive Officer of the British Fertility Society
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Education

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
  • Master of Science
  • Doctor of Medicine
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Teaching posts

  • Deputy Director of Subspecialty Training Programme in Reproductive Medicine & Surgery
  • Honorary Senior Lecturer, King's College London

Positions in organisations

  • Director of Guy's & St Thomas' Assisted Conception & Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis Centre
  • Expert advisor to the National Institute for Health Care & Clinical Excellence (NICE).
  • Executive Officer of the British Fertility Society
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Publications and conferences

  • Dhillon-Smith, Rima K et al. “The Prevalence of Thyroid Dysfunction and Autoimmunity in Women With History of Miscarriage or Subfertility.” The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism vol. 105,8 (2020): dgaa302. doi:10.1210/clinem/dgaa302
  • Coomarasamy, Arri et al. “Micronized vaginal progesterone to prevent miscarriage: a critical evaluation of randomized evidence.” American journal of obstetrics and gynecology vol. 223,2 (2020): 167-176. doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2019.12.006
  • Noli, Laila et al. “Effects of thyroid hormone on mitochondria and metabolism of human preimplantation embryos.” Stem cells (Dayton, Ohio) vol. 38,3 (2020): 369-381. doi:10.1002/stem.3129
  • Dhillon-Smith, Rima K, et al. Levothyroxine to increase live births in euthyroid women with thyroid antibodies trying to conceive: the TABLET RCT. NIHR Journals Library, October 2019. doi:10.3310/eme06110
  • Cimadomo, Danilo et al. “Definition and validation of a custom protocol to detect miRNAs in the spent media after blastocyst culture: searching for biomarkers of implantation.” Human reproduction (Oxford, England) vol. 34,9 (2019): 1746-1761.
  • Maheshwari, Abha et al. “Study protocol: E-freeze - freezing of embryos in assisted conception: a randomised controlled trial evaluating the clinical and cost effectiveness of a policy of freezing embryos followed by thawed frozen embryo transfer compared with a policy of fresh embryo transfer, in women undergoing in vitro fertilisation.” Reproductive health vol. 16,1 81. 13 Jun. 2019, doi:10.1186/s12978-019-0737-2
  • Dhillon-Smith, Rima K et al. “Levothyroxine in Women with Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies before Conception.” The New England journal of medicine vol. 380,14 (2019): 1316-1325. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa1812537
  • Devito, Liani et al. “Comparison of human isogeneic Wharton's jelly MSCs and iPSC-derived MSCs reveals differentiation-dependent metabolic responses to IFNG stimulation.” Cell death & disease vol. 10,4 277. 20 Mar. 2019, doi:10.1038/s41419-019-1498-0
  • Kopeika, Julia et al. “Ovarian reserve in women with sickle cell disease.” PloS one vol. 14,2 e0213024. 22 Feb. 2019, doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0213024
  • Kirkman-Brown, Jackson, et al. Sperm selection for assisted reproduction by prior hyaluronan binding: the HABSelect RCT. NIHR Journals Library, February 2019. doi:10.3310/eme06010
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Prizes and awards

  • Fellowship of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Languages spoken

  • English
Registration number: 4228291

Reviews

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11 reviews

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  • 6 October 2025

    F.M.

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  • Was very kind and helpful.
    14 May 2025

    E.C.

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  • 12 February 2025

    K.O.

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  • I would definitely recommend it
    2 February 2025

    H.R.

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  • Excellent doctor
    8 December 2024

    S.A.

    Verified patient
  • First consultation was good.
    16 July 2024

    N.F.

    Verified patient
  • Very nice at the initial apt, very poor communication after, waiting for reply for days, very stressful experience unfortunately
    19 June 2024

    M.S.

    Verified patient
  • We were very disappointed how unprofessional he was during our session. He picked two calls, he also didn’t allow us to ask questions and expressed our concerns.We also questioned his expertise as he didn’t express concern for our bad blood results that other doctors were shocked
    8 July 2023

    A.D.

    Verified patient
  • An high caliber, professional doctor yet completely humble !
    5 March 2022

    Q.A.

    Verified patient
  • Comfortable well knowledgeable , experienced.
    19 December 2021

    D.E.

    Verified patient
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Treatments

The doctor is expert in

Assisted reproductive technology

Fibroids

Infertility

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis

Recurrent miscarriage

The doctor also specialises in:

Adenomyosis

Amenorrhoea

Asherman's syndrome

Cancer

Doppler Ultrasound

Egg freezing

Endometrial polyps

Endometriosis

Endoscopic surgery

Fertility counselling

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Professor Yacoub Khalaf's specialty?

Professor Yacoub Khalaf is a consultant specialising in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, with extensive experience in assessing and treating patients within this field.

Which conditions and treatments does Professor Yacoub Khalaf specialise in?

Professor Yacoub Khalaf is a obstetrician & Gynaecologist who provides assessment and treatment for Fibroids, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), Infertility, Assisted reproductive technology, Recurrent miscarriage and Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis. During your consultation, you will be informed of the most suitable options following a personalised evaluation.

How many years of experience does Professor Yacoub Khalaf have?

Professor Yacoub Khalaf has 31 years of professional experience as a consultant obstetrician & Gynaecologist, providing specialist assessment and treatment in this medical field.

What do patients say about Professor Yacoub Khalaf?

Patients give a rating of 4.0 out of 5 to Professor Yacoub Khalaf, a score considered very good. This average is based on 11 verified patient reviews, reflecting the experience of those who have attended an appointment.

Are Professor Yacoub Khalaf's reviews verified?

Yes. All Professor Yacoub Khalaf'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 Professor Yacoub Khalaf practise?

Professor Yacoub Khalaf practices in the following locations:

  • Central London at Great Maze Pond
  • Central London at Tooley Street

In-person consultations are available at these locations as a Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

How can I book an appointment with Professor Yacoub Khalaf?

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Does Professor Yacoub Khalaf see NHS patients?

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

Does Professor Yacoub Khalaf offer private appointments?

Yes, Professor Yacoub Khalaf offers private appointments for patients seeking flexible and direct access to a consultant obstetrician & Gynaecologist.

Does Professor Yacoub Khalaf offer online consultations?

Yes, Professor Yacoub Khalaf 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 Professor Yacoub Khalaf accept insurance?

Professor Yacoub Khalaf works with the following private medical insurance providers: Bupa, AXA, 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 and Health-online. If your insurer is not listed, you may contact the practice directly to confirm your coverage.

What is Professor Yacoub Khalaf's availability?

Professor Yacoub Khalaf'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 Professor Yacoub Khalaf offer?

You can pay for your consultation with Professor Yacoub Khalaf using the following methods: Self-paying.

What languages does Professor Yacoub Khalaf speak?

Professor Yacoub Khalaf is a obstetrician & Gynaecologist who offers consultations in English.

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Guy’s and St Thomas’ Private HealthcareCentral London, Great Maze Pond, SE1 9RT
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