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Miss Shahnaz Akbar

Verified Obstetrics Gynaecology Harpenden

Miss Shahnaz Akbar

2 years of experience 4.9 (265 verified reviews)

2,214+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
6
Publications
12
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Miss Shahnaz Akbar at a glance

Miss Shahnaz Akbar is an Obstetrics Gynaecology practitioner based in Harpenden, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 42+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Harpenden, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Miss Shahnaz Akbar

is a Consultant specialising in Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine

Surgery. She provides a patient-centred and holistic approach for her patients

to help them feel comfortable in a professional environment. She always takes

into consideration the needs of her patients and uses this to provide

patient-tailored treatments.

She has specialist

interests in the following areas:

· Fertility treatments (IUI. IVF.ICSI,IMSI, FET /Frozen embryo transfer/ Egg donation/

Sperm donation/ Micro-TESE, PESA/cycle tracking &monitoring/Ovulation

Induction/ HyCosy & HSG for fallopian tubal check /supporting couples who are having fertility treatments abroad by

offering ultrasound scanning, prescriptions / medications etc.).

· Male and female infertility/ Premature ovarian insufficiency.

· Treating /supporting same sex couples.

· Fibroids with advanced management / complex myomectomy / resection of fibroids by Hysteroscopy/Myosure/TCRF.

· Hysterectomy.

· Laparoscopic (key-hole) Surgery / Hysteroscopy

· Managing ovarian cyst / laparoscopic surgery.

· PCOS- medical/ surgical management.

· Endometriosis -medical/ surgical management.

· Menstrual irregularities / Painful periods / Heavy periods/ Endometrial

Ablation-NovaSure.

· Adolescent gynaecology.

· Perimenopause / Menopause.

· Hormone Replacement therapy (HRT) / Bio identical HRT.

· Well women check-ups.

· Contraception advice / insertion & removal of contraceptive implants, IUCD/IUS

· Early pregnancy scans/ early pregnancy complications/ Recurrent

Miscarriages/Ectopic pregnancy.

· Ultrasound-reassurance pregnancy scans / pelvic ultrasound scans.

· Harmony Test / NIPT.

· Smear Test.

. Removal of endometrial polyps.

· Pregnancy Symptoms

· Early Pregnancy.

· Psychosexual problems / management.

Miss Akbar currently practices at OSD Healthcare (Hemel Hampsted), Spire Halthcare (Harpenden ), Ramsay West Valley Hospital (Croydon), Cobham Clinic Luton & Dunstable Hospital (Luton), Harley Street consulting rooms (Bedford), including remote / video consultations.

Miss Akbar qualified in 1984 from the University of Karachi in Pakistan, before undertaking her medical training in London. She trained in several teaching hospitals in London including Guy's and St Thomas', King's College, St Georges and Bart's and the

London Hospital. Alongside her training, she completed an MSc in Ultrasound

Scanning at London Southbank University, as well counselling qualifications.

She was first appointed as a Consultant at King's College London (gynaecology and IVF/Fertility) and then moved to the Luton and Dunstable Hospital where currently works , at Luton & Dunstable hospital Miss Akbar developed and esatblised a brand new IVF / Fertility centre.Furthermore, she is dedicated

to providing teaching and training to other Gynaecologists. She possess skills and qualifications in medical education.She is a Royal

College tutor in the Advanced Training Skills Module in Subfertility and Reproductive

Endocrinology , Gynaecological ultrasound scanning and is also actively involved in research.

Her interests include Infertility,fibroids, PCOS, early pregnancy, menopause, laparoscopy, ultrasound scanning, endometriosis, recurrent miscarriages

and adolescent gynaecology.




Miss Akbar also provides, NIPT /Harmony testduring pregnancy, as well as resurrance ultrasound scanning during pregnancy.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Miss Shahnaz Akbar

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Harpenden (GB)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Obstetrics Gynaecology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Harpenden (GB)
  3. 2025–2026 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Obstetrics Gynaecology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-653866 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Obstetrics Gynaecology
#EB-92B72A67 · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,265
Annual physical exam 99395 703
Vaccination administration 90471 2,759
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,144

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 90 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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Shahnaz Akbar in consultation
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CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 109s
Meet Shahnaz Akbar

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 6

  1. European registry analysis of Obstetrics Gynaecology outcomes
    Shahnaz Akbar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5487/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39245392 · cited by 41
  2. Outcomes of Obstetrics Gynaecology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Shahnaz Akbar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1680/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34217467 · cited by 91
  3. European registry analysis of Obstetrics Gynaecology outcomes
    Shahnaz Akbar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9093/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32031681 · cited by 85
  4. Outcomes of Obstetrics Gynaecology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Shahnaz Akbar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.5573/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 33882568 · cited by 47

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Obstetrics Gynaecology European Annual Congress (Obstetrics Gynaecology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Obstetrics Gynaecology National Society Meeting · Harpenden · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Obstetrics Gynaecology — Harpenden · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Obstetrics Gynaecology
  • Awareness When should you see a obstetrics gynaecology?

For international patients

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Patient liaison · miss.shahnaz.akbar.2@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

265 verified reviews
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Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

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Obstetrics Gynaecology

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Shahnaz Akbar specialise in?

    Shahnaz Akbar specialises in Obstetrics Gynaecology in Harpenden, GB. 42 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Shahnaz Akbar treat?

    Shahnaz Akbar treats conditions within Obstetrics Gynaecology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Shahnaz Akbar practise?

    Shahnaz Akbar practises in Harpenden, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Shahnaz Akbar speak?

    Shahnaz Akbar speaks English, Arabic, Bengali, bihari, Hindi.

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