Obstetrics and Gynaecology consultants
Mr Michael Menezes
Name, qualifications:
Mr Michael Menezes MBBS, DGO, MD, DFSRH, MRCOG
Practising at:
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Specialties:
Gynaecology and/or Obstetrics
Sub Specialties:
Prolapse
Urogynaecology
Urodynamics
Menstrual Disorders
Laparoscopic surgery
Special Clinical Interests
Urinary Incontinence and female bladder problems, Prolapse, Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), Colposcopy, Hysteroscopy, Endometrial Ablation, Medical Education.
Current NHS and/or University Posts
Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Lead for Undergraduate & Postgraduate Training in obstetrics & Gynaecology (Training Director) at West Herts NHS Trust Royal College Tutor for Obstetrics & Gynaecology at West Herts Trust Member, Specialty Training Committee (STC, East of England Deanery)
Year of first medical qualification
1988
Current membership(s) of professional, national and regional bodies:
- Member, British Society of Urogynaecologists
- Member, International Continence Society
- Member, British Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology
- Member, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
- Member, Specialty Training Committee (STC, East of England Deanery)
- Member, British Medical Association
- Member, British Menopause Society
- Member, British Menopause Society
Contact Details
- Secretary's name: Julie Rayner
- Secretary's telephone number: 01923 217212
- Secretary's email address: westherts.gynaesecretarieswgh@nhs.net
Background
Professional Profile
Mr Menezes is currently employed as Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with special interest in Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Surgery at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Before taking up Consultant post, he had extensive training in urogynaecology and prolapse surgery in addition to general obstetrics & gynaecology. He has special interest in urogynaecology and prolapse surgery. He has general and urogynaecology clinics at Watford General Hospital and operating sessions both at St Albans City Hospital and Watford General Hospital. He also has special interest in Medical Education. He is lead for undergraduate, postgraduate training (training Director) and Royal College Tutor in obstetrics and gynaecology at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Mr Menezes has been continuously working in the field of obstetrics & gynaecology since 1990 and has an experience of about 22 years. After passing MBBS in 1988, he worked in busy general and teaching hospitals in India and abroad for about 10 years and acquired postgraduate qualifications (DGO, MD and DNB) in India.
He moved to United Kingdom in the year 2000 for higher training and acquired MRCOG qualification in year 2001. During his training in the United Kingdom, he worked in busy district general and teaching hospitals in the South Thames and North Thames regions of London, including St Mary’s Hospital.
Mr Menezes specialises in urogynaecology and pelvic floor surgery. He treats women with bladder problems and prolapse. He is skilled and experienced surgeon and performs wide range of major and minor surgeries. He is dedicated to improve quality of care and believes in importance of patients’ choice in treatment decisions according to individual needs.
Personal Profile
Mr Menezes is married to an Anaesthetist since 1995 and has two sons. His interests outside work include fitness activities such as jogging and swimming. Participating in family activities takes priority over his other leisure activities.
