Mr Dr Andrew Hextall

After going to Nottingham High School, Mr Hextall qualified from Birmingham Medical School in 1990. He was appointed as a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust in 2002. Post Graduate Training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham Queen's Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital, London Hammersmith Hospital, London King's College Hospital, London Princess Anne Hospital, Southampton St Mary's Hospital, London Research Mr Hextall spent 2 ½ years researching into female bladder problems with Professor Linda Cardozo at Kings College Hospital. At the end of this period he was successfully awarded an MD. Mr Hextall has lectured on aspects of Gynaecology and Urogynaecology at meetings both internationally, and within the UK. He has many publications in both medical and scientific journals, along with several published book chapters. Qualifications 1990, MB ChB, University of Birmingham 1995, MRCOG, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 2000, MD, University of London 2007, FRCOG, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists GMC Number: 3460928 Personal Profile Mr Hextall has been happily married since 1992 and has 3 children – his eldest son is a junior doctor in Liverpool and his daughter is a physiotherapist. Mrs Hextall is a palliative care nurse.  His other son is the only non-medical member of the family and is pursuing a career in Business and Finance in London.  Andrew's interests outside of work include running, tennis and when given the opportunity he also likes to play golf. Mr Hextall is very approachable and always aims to put patients at their ease.

Mr Hextall's practice covers all aspects of gynaecology. He has specialist clinics in Urogynaecology and treats a large number of women each year with prolapse, urinary incontinence and other bladder problems such as pain or recurrent cystitis.  His NHS Unit has been accredited as specialist Urogynaecology unit by the British Society of Urogynaecology (BSUG) and also commissioned by the NHS to provide complex pelvic floor surgery.  Mr Hextall chairs the Regional Urogynaecology Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings. As he is both a Gynaecologist and Urogynaecologist he can see women who have both gynaecological problems and bladder symptoms, which is really useful as often these can occur at the same time. Mr Hextall also has a special interest in modern treatments for heavy periods and pelvic pain which can often be performed in a day case setting. He has expertise in the laparoscopic (key hole) treatment of mild-moderate endometriosis and has helped set up a local support group for women with this condition.  Close links have been developed with endometriosis centres for the treatment of more severe disease involving the bowel which Mr Hextall doesn't undertake personally. Mr Hextall is an expert in the treatment of the menopause. He is on the Editorial Board of Maturitas (a journal which specialises menopause related health problems) and has an MD on "The effect of Oestrogen and the Menopause on the Female Lower Urinary Tract." No doctor can work alone and Mr Hextall has a team to support his practice. He also works closely with other consultants and has run a joint Vulval clinic at St Albans City Hospital with Consultant Dermatologist Dr Verity Blackwell.