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Mr Alex Digesu
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
English
French
Italian
Spanish
8,793+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
12
Publications
4
Languages spoken
About
Dr Alex Digesu MD, PhD is a Consultant Obstetrician, Gynaecologist & Urogynaecology
Subspecialist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Honorary Senior
Lecturer at the Imperial College, London.
Dr Digesu completed his specialist training in obstetrics & gynaecology and reproductive medicine in Italy at the University of Bari in 2002. Later, in 2005, he achieved his PhD in oncological, gynaecological and geriatric surgery from the same university. His clinical and academic experience also includes a five years fellowship in urogynaecology in London at King's College Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital and two years of subspecialty training in urogynaecology and reconstructive pelvic floor surgery at Imperial College of London.
His experience in obstetrics, looking after pregnant women and managing uncomplicated as well as complicated pregnancies, started in 1997. Since he completed his training, he worked as an obstetrician and gynaecologist consultant in several University teaching Hospitals as well as District General Hospitals in different countries including Italy, Switzerland and the UK. In all, he has more than 20 years of experience in the field of Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
Dr Digesu has been accredited by the Royal College of Obstericians and Gynaecologists as a Specialist in Urogynaecology (specialised in treating patients with bladder & bowel
problems such as incontinence and uterovaginal prolapse that are mainly consequences of childbirth trauma).
Dr Digesu has published extensively in this field and he is author of more than 170 articles in peer review journals with I10-index of 80 and HIndex of 35. Dr Digesu is currently Associate Editor of the International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction.
In view of his expertise and research he covers important academic duties both nationally & internationally and he is a well-known invited speaker worldwide in national
and international conferences.
Dr Digesu has also chaired and served on several Committees for the International Urogynaecology Association and International Continence Society including: Chairman of Publication Committee International Urogynecology Association (IUGA); member of pelvic floor medicine and reconstructive surgery committee of the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO); member of the Joint working group on terminology for
pelvic organ prolapse International Continence Society (ICS)&International
Urogynecology Association (IUGA); member of the educational committee of the International Continence Society (ICS); member of the educational committee of the
urodynamics committee of the International Continence Society (ICS); member of
the urogenital pain special interest group and neurourogynaecology special
interest group of the International Urogynaecology Association; member of the
Infection Prevention Committee and the New Interventional Procedures Committee
of the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
Dr Digesu has been member of the Board of Trustee of the International Continence Society from 2016 till 2019 and he was a former Associate Editor of the Neurourology and Urodynamics Journal.
Dr Digesu is the programme director of the London masterclass in female pelvic anatomy,
urogynaecology & reconstructive pelvic surgery and he is a tutor & mentor at several basic and advanced training courses in Europe for clinicians and surgeons who are keen to improve their surgical skills in all areas of urogynaecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery. He also conducts national and international workshops to teach the doctors and midwives how to identify and repair perineal tears after childbirth.
On the light of his clinical and scientific achievements in January 2014 Dr. Digesu has been awarded Associate Professor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology by the Italian Ministry of Health and in January 2019 Visiting Professor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology by the University of Naples in Italy.
Away from his clinical practice, in Dr Digesu's personal life, he is married to a French wife with whom he has two children.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
• Urogynaecology
• Reconstructive vaginal and pelvic floor surgery
• Vaginal/Perineal trauma following childbirth
• Female urinary incontinence
• Uterovaginal prolapse
• Gynaecological surgery
• Uterovaginal prolapse
• Female urology
• Chronic pelvic pain
• Bladder pain syndrome
• Interstitial cystitis
• Recurrent UTI
• Neurourology
• Neuromodulation
Subspecialist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Honorary Senior
Lecturer at the Imperial College, London.
Dr Digesu completed his specialist training in obstetrics & gynaecology and reproductive medicine in Italy at the University of Bari in 2002. Later, in 2005, he achieved his PhD in oncological, gynaecological and geriatric surgery from the same university. His clinical and academic experience also includes a five years fellowship in urogynaecology in London at King's College Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital and two years of subspecialty training in urogynaecology and reconstructive pelvic floor surgery at Imperial College of London.
His experience in obstetrics, looking after pregnant women and managing uncomplicated as well as complicated pregnancies, started in 1997. Since he completed his training, he worked as an obstetrician and gynaecologist consultant in several University teaching Hospitals as well as District General Hospitals in different countries including Italy, Switzerland and the UK. In all, he has more than 20 years of experience in the field of Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
Dr Digesu has been accredited by the Royal College of Obstericians and Gynaecologists as a Specialist in Urogynaecology (specialised in treating patients with bladder & bowel
problems such as incontinence and uterovaginal prolapse that are mainly consequences of childbirth trauma).
Dr Digesu has published extensively in this field and he is author of more than 170 articles in peer review journals with I10-index of 80 and HIndex of 35. Dr Digesu is currently Associate Editor of the International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction.
In view of his expertise and research he covers important academic duties both nationally & internationally and he is a well-known invited speaker worldwide in national
and international conferences.
Dr Digesu has also chaired and served on several Committees for the International Urogynaecology Association and International Continence Society including: Chairman of Publication Committee International Urogynecology Association (IUGA); member of pelvic floor medicine and reconstructive surgery committee of the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO); member of the Joint working group on terminology for
pelvic organ prolapse International Continence Society (ICS)&International
Urogynecology Association (IUGA); member of the educational committee of the International Continence Society (ICS); member of the educational committee of the
urodynamics committee of the International Continence Society (ICS); member of
the urogenital pain special interest group and neurourogynaecology special
interest group of the International Urogynaecology Association; member of the
Infection Prevention Committee and the New Interventional Procedures Committee
of the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
Dr Digesu has been member of the Board of Trustee of the International Continence Society from 2016 till 2019 and he was a former Associate Editor of the Neurourology and Urodynamics Journal.
Dr Digesu is the programme director of the London masterclass in female pelvic anatomy,
urogynaecology & reconstructive pelvic surgery and he is a tutor & mentor at several basic and advanced training courses in Europe for clinicians and surgeons who are keen to improve their surgical skills in all areas of urogynaecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery. He also conducts national and international workshops to teach the doctors and midwives how to identify and repair perineal tears after childbirth.
On the light of his clinical and scientific achievements in January 2014 Dr. Digesu has been awarded Associate Professor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology by the Italian Ministry of Health and in January 2019 Visiting Professor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology by the University of Naples in Italy.
Away from his clinical practice, in Dr Digesu's personal life, he is married to a French wife with whom he has two children.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
• Urogynaecology
• Reconstructive vaginal and pelvic floor surgery
• Vaginal/Perineal trauma following childbirth
• Female urinary incontinence
• Uterovaginal prolapse
• Gynaecological surgery
• Uterovaginal prolapse
• Female urology
• Chronic pelvic pain
• Bladder pain syndrome
• Interstitial cystitis
• Recurrent UTI
• Neurourology
• Neuromodulation
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Alex Digesu
Education & training
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2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2018–2022 Residency · Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Career & appointments
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2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,111 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,769 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,905 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,150 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 60 min | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 13 · i10: 13
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Long-term follow-up of Obstetrics & Gynaecology across
DOI: 10.8046/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38799260 · cited by 119
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Validation of clinical scoring in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
DOI: 10.6178/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33541057 · cited by 189
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Long-term follow-up of Obstetrics & Gynaecology across
DOI: 10.4047/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31355483 · cited by 187
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Obstetrics & Gynaecology European Annual Congress (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Obstetrics & Gynaecology — · 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 2023
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2023
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2023
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.00
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.71
- Staff Friendliness
- 4.98
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.86
- Value For Money
- 4.88
- Would Recommend Pct
- 98
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
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 · dr.alex.digesu@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
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