Prof Abdul H. Sultan

Professor Abdul Sultan is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with specialisation in Urogynaecology. Professor Sultan's clinical interests cover a wide range of areas in the field of Urogynaecology. Some of the key areas of his practice include: • Urinary Incontinence Surgery • Complex Uterovaginal Prolapse Surgery • Pelvic Floor and Perineal Reconstruction • Combined Pelvic Floor Surgery • Vaginal Reconstruction Surgery • Laparoscopic Surgery • Endometriosis • Myomectomy • Transcervical Resection of Fibroids and Endometrial Ablation Professor Sultan holds a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist position at Croydon University Hospital within the NHS. Additionally, he has been appointed as Honorary Reader at St George's University of London. In 2025, he was appointed Honorary Professor at Brunel University of London. His notable achievements include receiving the Hospital Doctor award for "The Continence Team of the Year" in 2005 and the prestigious overall UK Hospital Doctor of the Year award. Professor Sultan is also active in research, with over 200 publications to his name. He co-authored the first comprehensive textbook on perineal and anal sphincter trauma and published a textbook on Pelvic Floor Disorders. In recognition of his contributions, Professor Sultan received the 2021 Croydon Medical Society Lifetime Achievement Award. He has also served as the past President of the Royal Society of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) and the past President of the Croydon Medical Society. Beyond his general gynaecology practice, Professor Sultan is particularly passionate about addressing the consequences of childbirth on the pelvic floor, which can lead to issues such as bowel and bladder dysfunction, vaginal and uterine prolapse, pain during sexual intercourse, and injuries to the perineum and anal sphincter. Professor Sultan has expertise in transvaginal and pelvic floor/anal sphincter ultrasound, making him a valuable resource for diagnosing and managing urogynaecological conditions. He also provides medicolegal reports as an expert witness in this specialised area. His professional memberships include associations and societies such as the British Medical Association, International Continence Society, International Association of Urogynaecology, European Urogynecological Association, British Society of Urogynaecology, Royal Society of Medicine, British Menopause Society, Croydon Medical Society, and the Society of Expert Witnesses.

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

1. 2010–2016
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universidad Complutense de Madrid (GB)

2. 2016–2020
   Residency · Obstetrics & Gynaecology

   Universidad de Sevilla (GB)

3. 2020–2021
   Fellowship · Subspecialty training

   Charité Berlin, DE

1. 2020-09–2021-08
   Junior consultant

   Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Obstetrics & Gynaecology

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2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
3. 3 Consultation
4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

h-index: 10 · i10: 3

Selected publications

1. European registry analysis of Obstetrics & Gynaecology outcomes

   Prof Abdul H. Sultan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.3207/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 6

2. Outcomes of Obstetrics & Gynaecology in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Prof Abdul H. Sultan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.1589/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 196

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