Prof Karin Hellner

Dr. Hellner is a Consultant Gynaecologist at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the Clinical Lead for Colposcopy and Senior Fellow in Women's Health at the Nuffield Department of Reproductive & Women's Health, Oxford University. She received her medical degree from the Humboldt-University of Berlin, Germany, and trained in Obstetrics & Gynaecology between 2004 and 2015 in Berlin and Oxford. Dr. Hellner is passionate is passionate in the field of research, having obtained a medical PhD and spent 4 years as a postdoctoral research fellow at Harvard Medical School in Boston, USA, where she worked on the discovery of novel therapeutics for cervical cancers. Dr. Hellner joined the University of Oxford in 2011, where she is continuing her research interest, leading a research program in the field of molecular biology and clinical management of HPV induced cervical disease. She has authored many papers and published a book chapter. Her clinical work focusses on detection and treatment of precancerous cervical disease. She is the chief investigator of an international vaccine trial – the first of its kind aiming to treat persistent HPV infection in women with low-grade lesions. Dr. Hellner's research interest alongside her practice means that she is always abreast of the most recent advances in medicine and the best treatments for her patients. Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments • Gynaecological assessment • Gynaecological ultrasound • Colposcopy (examination of vagina and cervix) • Human papillomavirus • Cervical screening • Abnormal smear • Dyskaryosis • HPV vaccination

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

1. 2013–2019
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universitat de Barcelona (GB)

2. 2019–2023
   Residency · Obstetrics & Gynaecology

   Universidad de Navarra (GB)

1. 2023-09–2024-08
   Junior consultant

   Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Obstetrics & Gynaecology

1. 1 Choose a slot
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: 6 · i10: 9

Selected publications

1. Validation of clinical scoring in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

   Prof Karin Hellner, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026

   DOI: 10.6466/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 96

2. Long-term follow-up of Obstetrics & Gynaecology across GB

   Prof Karin Hellner, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.5624/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 50

3. Validation of clinical scoring in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

   Prof Karin Hellner, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.7554/euroclin.2024.2 · cited by 44

• Patient education Patient guide to Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2026-03-13 · 8 min read
• Awareness When should you see a obstetrics & gynaecology? 2026-01-04 · 10 min read