Over 20 years experience in the field of 
Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Post Graduate Training/Experience:

Sherif is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist who is currently working as a senior Consultant at Christchurch Women’s Hospital. He is also a senior lecturer at the University of Otago.

Sherif completed his post-graduate training and his medical research work in the UK. He acquired invaluable experience in various aspects in Obstetrics and Gynaecology setting. Sherif earned reputation for strong sense of integrity, performance excellence, and commitment to patient care. 

Sherif is a fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and the UK Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Sherif has received a high level of training in general gynaecology with advanced Laparoscopic / Hysteroscopic surgical skills in highly recognised training units in the UK and Europe. This was consolidated by obtaining a Diploma in Gynaecological operative endoscopic surgery, France and Master degree in infertility and reproductive medicine, UK, in addition to being a Fellow of International College of Surgeons. 

Sherif is endoscopic (key-hole) lead surgeon at Christchurch Women’s Hospital for various types of gynaecological problems. His principal clinical interests are dealing with pelvic pain, advanced endometriosis, menstrual problems, infertility and fibroid uterus areas in which he has completed his research work with published scientific papers. Many of his papers have been presented at national and international conferences.
In addition to his training in gynaecological ultrasound scan, Sherif is keenly interested in medical education.

Special clinical interests:
    Sherif is highly skilled in danced Laparoscopic and Hysteroscopic surgeries dealing with:

            Pelvic pain and Advanced endometriosis

            Heavy menstrual problems 

            Menopausal problems

            infertility and Recurrent Miscarriages

            Removal of fibroids, polyps and all types of ovarian cysts

            Reconstructive infertility related surgeries
          
           Total or subtotal Laparoscopic  Hysterectomy

            Endometrial Ablation

Sherif extensively trained in infertility related reconstructive surgeries especially tubal diseases. Also, Sherif demonstrated expertise in operative hysteroscopic surgeries, restoring scarred uterine cavity, removal of uterine polyps or fibroids and dealing with post-menopausal bleeding as well as undertaking endometrial ablation for women who suffer heavy periods with excellent results. Sherif undertook one of the largest research project in endometrial ablation of over 1000 women in UK.

Professional Profile

      Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Christchurch Women's Hospital

      Senior Clinical Lecturer in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of Otago

       Lead Laparoscopist in management of pelvic pain, advanced endometriosis and heavy  
       menstrual bleeding, Christchurch Women's Hospital

       Lead specialist in infertility problems

       Lead specialist in miscarriage disorders

Sherif is married and has 4 girls. As a gynaecologist he is surround by women at home and work.
Sherif is a keen on water sports and cycling.

Memberships of professional/ other bodies:

          Fellow of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

          Fellow of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

          Member of American Association of Gynaecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL)   

           

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Publications
1.     Tompsett E, Afifi R, Tawfeek S (2012) Can Video aids increase the validity of patient consent, J Obstet Gynaecol. Vol 32, No7:680-682.

2.    Tawfeek S, Scott P (2010) National Diagnostic Hysteroscopy Survey Gynecological Surgery, Vol 2. Suppl 1: S56. 

3.    Tawfeek S, Scott P (2008) “National Diagnostic Hysteroscopy Survey”. BJOG, Vol 115. Suppl 1:234.

4.    Tawfeek S, Afifi R (2006) Risk of ureteral obstruction with tansvaginal uterosacral suspension Journal of pelvic Medicine & Surgery, Vol 12. No 6:307-312.

5.    Tawfeek S, Sharp N (2006) Reply letter to: Frequency of Tubal Occlusion Following Microwave Endometrial Ablation (MEATM). BJOG, Vol 114. No 5:654.

6.    Tawfeek S, Sharp N (2006) Successful Microwave Endometrial Ablation (MEATM) in Uterus Didelphys. J Obstet Gynaecol. Vol 26, No6:582-583.

7.    Tawfeek S, Sholapurkar S, Sharp N (2006) Frequency of Tubal Occlusion Following Microwave Endometrial Ablation (MEATM). BJOG, Vol 113. No 8:958-960.

8.    Tawfeek S, J Barrington (2005) How are anterior repairs carried out in the United Kingdom?. J Obstet Gynaecol. Vol 26, No7:650-655.

9.    Tawfeek S, Sharp N (2005) Microwave Endometrial Ablation (MEATM), DIALOG, Disc Vol 5, Issue 2, RCOG.

10. Sayed A, Tawfeek S, Afifi R (2005) Post-hysterectomy vaginal prolapse, DIALOG, Disc Vol 5, Issue 1, RCOG.

11.  Tawfeek S, Vemulapalli R, Afifi R (2005) Paravaginal repair using White’s technique (bilateral incision approach)-revisit; Objective and Subjective assessment. Journal of pelvic Medicine & Surgery, Vol 11. No 6: 307-316.

12. Tawfeek S, Hayes T, Sharp N (2004) Three-year experience in outpatient Microwave Endometrial Ablation (MEATM). Gynecological Surgery, Vol 1. No 4: 243-247.