Who I Am

Professor Vasanth Andrews is a consultant Gynaecologist working at Nuffield Woking He graduated from the United and Medical and Dental Schools of Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals, London in 1996. He has more than 25 years of experience as an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. He has clinical and research interests in minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery and problems following childbirth. He is experienced in performing operative laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery including hysterectomies and treating endometriosis. He was trained in laparoscopic surgery by Professor Jeremy Wright and obtained a Distinction in his Master's degree in Advanced Gynaecological Minimally Invasive Surgery. He is also experienced in performing open and vaginal surgery.

Vasanth also has a keen interest in problems following childbirth. Specifically, he has interests in the management of obstetric anal sphincter injuries (third and fourth-degree tears), and perineal problems including wound breakdown and painful intercourse after childbirth. He is trained to perform endoanal ultrasound and anal manometry. His research in this field led to his Doctorate in the diagnosis and management of Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries.


He has been a member of the council of the RCOG and divisional medical director.

Special interests

  • Laparoscopic Surgery.

  • General gynaecology.

  • Abdominal and vaginal surgery.

  • Problems following childbirth including perineal and anal sphincter disorders. 

Languages spoken

English, Tamil

I work with the following private medical insurance providers:

  • Aviva Health

  • AXA PPP Healthcare

  • Benenden Health

  • Bupa

  • CS Healthcare

  • Exeter Family Friendly

  • Freedom Health

  • Healix

  • Health-on-Line

  • Police Mutual

  • PHC

  • Simplyhealth

  • Vitality Health (Pru Health)

  • Westfield Health WPA

Prizes & Grants

2019

The Royal Society of Medicine - Herbert Reiss and Dame Josephine Barnes - First Prize for best poster presentation

2018

Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists World Congress, Singapore. Best Oral Presentation (for section)

2014

The Royal Society of Medicine - Herbert Reiss Meeting  - First Prize best oral presentation  

The Royal Society of Medicine - Herbert Reiss Meeting  - First Prize best poster presentation  

2012

British Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy – educational bursary

2011

British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology – Top BJOG reviewer 

British Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy – Travelling Fellowship, awarded as a grant to further my training in Robotic Surgery at Celebration Hospital in Orlando, Florida 

2005

The Victor Bonney Society, London.  First prize best oral presentation  

International Continence Society (UK), Glasgow.  First prize best oral presentation  

Fourth South Thames Postgraduate Conference, London.  First prize best oral presentation 

South Thames Postgraduate Conference, London.  First prize best oral presentation skills 

2004

Research and Development Meeting, Mayday University Hospital.  First prize best oral presentation  

Research and Development Meeting, Mayday University Hospital.  First prize best poster presentation  

1996

UMDS / Boehringer Ingelheim Clinical Project Prize & Certificate of Merit University of London

1995

Alchemy Foundation Elective Award and Bursary

1994

UMDS Lille Bursary for Medical French, University of London  

UMDS Public Health Presentation.  First prize