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Dr Ian Harley

Obstetrics Gynaecology Belfast

Dr Ian Harley

16 years of experience

5,913+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Ian Harley at a glance

Dr Ian Harley is an Obstetrics Gynaecology practitioner based in Belfast, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 33+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2006). Serves patients in Belfast, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Ian Harley is a Consultant Gynaecologist and Gynaecological Oncologist. He is based at the Northern Ireland Regional Cancer Centre at Belfast City Hospital but also performs private work at the Ulster Independent Clinic. He specialises in gynaecological and ovarian cancers and minimal access surgery in gynaecology and oncology. His other areas of interest include menstrual disorders, post-menopausal bleeding, cancer prevention, menorrhagia and hereditary cancers.

After studying medicine at Queen's University of Belfast, he entered the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) training programme in the Northern Ireland Deanery. He then completed his Gynaecological Oncologist training at University of Toronto in Canada. He was awarded his Postgraduate Medical Doctorate (MD) by Queen's University for his research on hereditary ovarian cancer. In 2008 he was appointed a Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist at the Belfast City Hospital.

Dr Harley has an active interest in teaching and research. He is published regularly in peer-reviewed journals and presents at regional, national and international meetings. In 2013 he was awarded an Honorary Lectureship at the Queen's University Belfast. He is an overseas mentor and external examiner at the University of West Indies (UWI) / International Gynaecological Cancer Society (IGCS). He is also a member of the Ovarian Cancer research group and Faculty for the Olympus Minimal Access Surgery Fellowship

When he's not working Dr Harley enjoys sailing, travelling and skiing with his family and friends.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Cancer prevention and screening

Colopscopy


Cervical Cancer

Ovarian Cancer

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

— Dr Ian Harley

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Belfast (GB)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Obstetrics Gynaecology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Belfast (GB)
  3. 2010–2011 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Obstetrics Gynaecology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-694546 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Obstetrics Gynaecology
#EB-F8995932 · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,432
Annual physical exam 99395 1,406
Vaccination administration 90471 1,206
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,761

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 30 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Ian Harley
HEADSHOT
Ian Harley in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ian Harley with the team
WITH TEAM
Ian Harley at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 142s
Meet Ian Harley

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 8

  1. European registry analysis of Obstetrics Gynaecology outcomes
    Ian Harley, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8999/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38920025 · cited by 120
  2. Outcomes of Obstetrics Gynaecology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ian Harley, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8603/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31712755 · cited by 50
  3. European registry analysis of Obstetrics Gynaecology outcomes
    Ian Harley, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8526/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30662207 · cited by 20

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Obstetrics Gynaecology — Belfast · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.ian.harley@euroclinics.example

Location

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

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Ian Harley's Areas of Specialty

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Obstetrics Gynaecology

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    Ian Harley speaks English.

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